In partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, a spectacular new drone light show will transform the Derby skyline into a journey inspired by the world of Neverland. Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show is coming to The Central Co-op County Ground on Saturday 12th September 2026. Presented by Immersive Drone Light Shows, this enchanting outdoor event invites families, friends and dreamers of all ages to step into a world of magic, adventure and imagination. As

Is your little one worried about starting school or nursery this year? These fab children's books are the perfect way to introduce school

Ella reviews this award-winning children's book whose gently-coloured pictures and rhythmic writing makes for a sweet, calm bedtime read.

"This is a folktale about how chocolate came to all of us on Earth. It begins nearly 1,000 years ago in a rainforest in Mexico."

Ella reviews Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai, about a young girl forced to flee Saigon during the Vietnam War and move to America.

Ella reviews Mary by local author Sophie Cartmell, featuring local illustrator Duck & Peach

Age: 5+ On a family trip to the beach, an inquisitive, young boy comes equipped with his bucket, magnifying glass and microscope. You...

Age: 3+ A duck, a cat and a squirrel make pumpkin soup every night in their old, white cabin in the woods. They each have a specific job;...

Ages: 9+ Shortlisted in the National Book Awards 2018 (children’s category), Robin Stevens’ novel is a fantastic introduction into the...

Age: 4+ In their creative and funny picture book, Susan Gates and Liz Pichon offer a hilarious twist on the well-known werewolf story. In...