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The Sessions in Willington alternate between the two pubs that are opposite each other in the centre of the village.

The Rising Sun

1 The Green, Willington, Derbyshire DE65 Tel: 01283 702116

In the centre of the Village and opposite The Green Man (see below). Hazel, daughter Laura and staff Emma and Dave plus Millie the dog welcome you with fine ales and traditional pub meals. All day breakfast from 9am during summer. Sky Sports. Internet access. Open all day to 11pm Sun-Thurs, to Midnight Fri, Sat, food served to 9pm.We have a lovely inviting Session Room, far from the madding crowd, where we can sit and share beautiful music, beautiful people and a darn good night out.

We meet fortnightly (ish) in the upstairs room at The Rising Sun (see Session Diary for dates). We meet at 8pm.

IT'S FREE.

We will be passing round the hat for donations but it's up to you. Give what you want and only if you want. 

If/when we have showcase evenings at The Rising Sun there will be an entrance fee. Please support your local artistes and come along for a great night out. 

The Green Man 1 Canal Bridge, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6DQ

Introduce yourself to Pat & Jane who are welcoming & supportive hosts.

The Green Man is a beautiful old white painted building with some tables outside at the front in the summer. There are plenty of car parking spaces at the back and in the free parking at the Marina, only a short walk away. There is a beamed bar and lounge and "The Green Man" is known in the village for it's fine beer and food.

We have a lovely inviting Session Room, far from the madding crowd, where we can sit and share beautiful music, beautiful people and a darn good night out.

We meet fortnightly in the upstairs room at The Green Man (see Session Diary for dates). We meet at 8pm.

IT'S FREE.

We will be passing round the hat for donations but it's up to you. Give what you want and only if you want.

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Past Venues     

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Sharpe's Pottery Museum
23 West Street,
Swadlincote,
Derbyshire DE11 9DG

Tel 01283 222600

Burton upon Trent (3½ miles) Ashby de la Zouch (4¼ miles) Melbourne (6¾ miles) Coalville (8¾ miles) Twycross (9¼ miles) Tamworth (11miles) Derby (11 miles) Market Bosworth (12¼ miles) Kegworth (12½ miles) Lichfield (12¾  miles) Loughborough (15 miles)

In the centre of the Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, on the corner of West Street and Alexandra Road, is Sharpe's Pottery.

Founded on the present site in 1821 it is a very rare survival of an early 19th century pottery, with its old red brick industrial buildings and original kiln hovel. The pottery is now a heritage centre and a museum and local arts complex with car-parking, modern amenities, café, gallery space etc.                   

 In the Kiln at night

The Real-Music Club will have exclusive use of the building for the night but the Real-Action will be...

Inside The Kiln

 At the centre of the pottery is the old brick Bottle Kiln (a large bell shaped room) and this is where the concert will take place. The room seats 50 with further spaces on the balcony.

Capacity is 72 so get your tickets early.
                                                                                                                             The Kiln is an experience in itself and the acoustics are amazing.

Bar & refreshments will be provided by Sharpe's Pottery volunteers on concert nights.

There are numerous free car parks close by.

The Kiln is a NO SMOKING Venue and has facilities for people with disabilities. It is suitable for people of all ages.

Disabled access to all parts of the building and there is disabled parking on site.

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The Boot Inn