A community event run by volunteers - proud to be part of Ashby de la Zouch
WHAT'S ON
Outdoor Gallery
From 30th April to 2nd July, giant 8 foot by 4 foot artworks, created by local artists, can be seen on buildings all around the centre of Ashby. Our theme this year is: “Celebrating 100 Years of British Television".
Quick Flicks
Fantastic annual film night by
Pudding Bag Productions held at Ashby School on 8th May. Let us take you back to 17th Century England for three historical drama films and a short comedy.
Artist Trading Card Swap
Sunday 11th May 2025
The chance for creative people to make artist trading cards and swap with each other.
Painting Demonstration
Join popular local artist Surenne Marshall for an entertaining and informative painting demonstration using oils to paint still life flowers on Saturday 10th May.
Painting live Surenne will talk you through her tools,
techniques and approach.
Music Night
Saturday 10th May 2025 held at the Venture Theatre, Ashby.
A musical evening with headliners The Lost Notes from Birmingham, supported by Three Rivers Gang.
Making Flip Books
Make a fun animation with a flip book by drawing
stages of actions and flip through to see it move! We
will make at least one flip book each. With Di Lorriman.
Write your own Life Story
Mandy Ward is a writer and author who passes her
knowledge to others to encourage them to write their own life stories. Come along to understand how to start to write yours!
The Rainbow Stilt Walkers
These vibrant performers will be roaming the streets, bringing bursts of colour wherever they go. Get ready to wave and snap a photo!
Arts and Crafts Fair
Join us in our “Pop Up Arts Centre” at Ivanhoe School for our Art and Craft Fair. Entry is free so you can peruse the stalls and perhaps even grab a coffee and cake in our Café.
Open 10-4pm on 10th and 11th May.
Photo Competition
Have you taken some great shots this year?
It is time to share the ones you are most proud of by entering them into our Photography Competition.
Crafts
Join Inspire Youth Creative in the café at our Pop Up Arts Centre at Ivanhoe School for some FREE
crafting. Paint rocks and make bookmarks!
Available during our opening hours of 10am to 4pm on 10th and 11th May
Children’s Competition
TO ENTER YOU NEED TO draw and colour
your favourite Ashby building.
Acoustic Guitar Workshop
Join talented guitarist Martin O'Connor for a relaxed and friendly 2hr group workshop to improve your skills including exploring strumming and finger picking
techniques.
