Part of Derby Season of Light 2025

Sun 02 Nov | 11am – 13:00 | £5 per Lantern | Open to age 5+

Book Ticket

Come and make your own eco-friendly lantern using biodegradable materials; willow, wet tissue paper and bamboo! This years theme? LIGHT, PEACE & FRIENDSHIP!

Suitable for adults, families and children 5+. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Illuminate your lantern with a battery operated LED light and bring your finished lantern to Derby Lantern Parade on 27th November, showcasing your beautiful lantern and lighting up Derby city centre! It’s a great family day out not to be missed! For more information on Derby Lantern Parade, click here

Community Fridge Open Times

Community fridge is a large fridge in our shop space ready for you to donate your fresh but unwanted fruit & veg, and take some in exchange!

Open:
Monday 3-6pm
Wednesday 3-6pm
Friday 3-6pm
Saturday 11-4pm

SATURDAY ALLOTMENT LUNCH!

Every Saturday our Community Hub is open for you to enjoy our ethical shop, cosy kids play space and vegan café, serving healthy home-cooked food prepared by TMV community cooks and pop-up chefs, using locally procured ingredients.

Saturdays 11-4pm

TRASH TO TREASURE

Artist: Handmade By Mandy
Make art from recycled bits
No experience needed – just turn up!
Age 10+
3-6pm
Suggested donation £2
All materials provided

Home-Ed Lunch Club

A relaxed, semi-structured social meet for older kids 10+

First half hour, we enjoy eating our lunches together, then the kids can break off to choose their activities.

Parents stay for the session.

Suggested donation £2 per family for space use and tea/coffee

Every third Wednesday of the month

2025 LUNCH CLUB DATES:
15th October
19th November
17th December

Home Ed Drama Classes

Monthly Drama Classes for 7-16 year olds. A fun, confidence-boosting group delivered by professional tutors. Please book by contacting Anna directly.

2nd Wednesday of every month

Sing & Strings

A laid back group, bringing the joy of guitar and singing to the TMV space each week!

Every Wednesday 6-8pm

Neurospicy Brains

Monthly support group where neurodivergent people can get support, vent about their struggles and share their strategies and wins.

3rd Thursday of every month