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Welcome to our digital corner! This is where we share the messy, beautiful reality of family life, spotlight the incredible local people shaping our community, and give you a peek behind the scenes. From handy parenting hacks and local days-out inspiration to everyday chat, grab a cuppa and stay a while.
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Team Super Sports is bringing its AWARD-WINNING holiday camps to Derby!
Recently named Best Multi‑Sport Holiday Camps Provider 2026 – Midlands, Team Super Sports is launching at Repton Prep School from this May Half-Term. Perfect for children who love to stay active, the camps offer full days of sport, enrichment and fun in a safe, structured environment. One of the things families love most is the freedom children have to choose the sports they want to try each day - from football, netball and tennis to cricket, rugby, hockey, gymnastics and mor

Boom Blog
Apr 301 min read


What's On: Easter 2026
Happy Easter everyone! Here's our comprehensive guide to What's On over the school holidays!

Boom Blog
Mar 2016 min read


What's On: February Half Term 2026
Here's everything you need to know to keep your little ones busy during half term! Let's keep everything crossed for some blue skies! The Big Attractions Kids' Activities Outdoor Adventures Theatre & Film THE BIG ATTRACTIONS Bluebells Dairy Junior Shepherd Week Sat 15 to Sun 23 Feb Watch lambs take their first steps and let little ones experience life on the farm through farming role play activities. Book here Bolsover Castle Margaret Cavendish’s Mind Lab Sat 14 - Sun 22

Boom Blog
Feb 711 min read


What's On: Summer 2025
There's truly something for everyone. From family fun days to woodland toddler classes. From tree climbing to craft workshops. And from theatre performances to museum events. Have an amazing summer!

Boom Blog
Jul 13, 202524 min read


What's On: May Half-Term 2025
There's so much going on this half-term and, with this lovely sunny weather (fingers crossed it continues!), we hope you can all make the most of it!

Boom Blog
May 15, 202512 min read


Down to Earth Derby CIC
Founded by Jamie Quince Starkey, Down to Earth Derby creates vibrant spaces where people connect, culture blooms and nature takes the spotlight.

Boom Blog
May 10, 20252 min read


More Acts, Workshops and Activities Announced for Gloworm Family Weekend
Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce loads more acts, new zones, activities and workshops that will elevate this year’s festival experience, set to take place August 8-10.

Boom Blog
Apr 16, 20254 min read


What's On: Easter 2025
Happy Easter everyone! Here's our comprehensive guide to What's On over the school holidays!

Boom Blog
Mar 29, 202515 min read


World Book Day 2025
World Book Day® 2025 is nearly upon us (Thursday 6th March) and I have been finding out about their mission and how the books are chosen.

Boom Blog
Feb 27, 20253 min read


What's On: February Half Term 2025
Here's everything you need to know to keep your little ones busy during half term! Let's keep everything crossed for some blue skies!

Boom Blog
Feb 2, 202512 min read


What's On: Christmas 2024
Our bumper Christmas What's On has winter trails, carol singing, stately homes, Christmas crafts, Santa experiences and family NYE parties!

Boom Blog
Dec 13, 202413 min read


The Christmas countdown begins! Get ready for Festive Derby
Get ready to enjoy a winter wonderland as Festive Derby returns.

Boom Blog
Nov 14, 20244 min read


What's On: October Half Term 2024
Pumpkin picking, creepy crafts, autumnal trails, Halloween parties and then, later in the week, some spectacular bonfire and firework events

Boom Blog
Oct 20, 202413 min read


Family Gruffalo Day with Woodland Connections
Boom Buddy Family, The Watsons, joined Bonnie and Kate from Woodland Connections for a Gruffalo-themed morning in the woods.

Boom Blog
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Review: Infinite Wellbeing CIC
The place is a bit of everything. In the best kind of way. It’s an organisation that truly serves its community.

Boom Blog
Jul 31, 20244 min read


What's On: Summer 2024
This guide is EVEN BIGGER and EVEN BETTER than the six glorious pages we offered you in the magazine!

Boom Blog
Jul 22, 202425 min read


What's On: May Half Term 2024
Hunting for dragonflies, meeting LEGO masterbuilders, creating dinosaur-themed crafts, attending inspirational storytellings and more!

Boom Blog
May 23, 20248 min read


What's On: Markets in May and June 2024
It's getting to that time of year when being outside feels good! What better way to spend a day than soaking up some sunshine, wandering...

Boom Blog
May 2, 20242 min read


What's On: Film and Theatre in May and June 2024
Since issue 33 is a special arts and literature themed edition, we've compiled this list of all the best local theatre and film events in...

Boom Blog
May 2, 20243 min read


What's On: Easter 2024
If you can’t find something you fancy doing on our eggs-traordinary Easter holidays list, we’ll eat our Easter bonnets! And if you find...

Boom Blog
Mar 21, 202413 min read
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