Upcoming events

It is fun organising events and great to attend and enjoy them.  Here are a selection of our upcoming fundraising activities. Click the item to read more.

5th September 2026 Willfest 26

16th October 2026 Quiz Night

6th February 2027 Winter Ball 27

5th September 2026 Willfest 26

16th October 2026 Quiz Night

6th February 2027 Winter Ball 27

Nutbrook Cricket Club 100 September 2024

When: Saturday, September 8th, 2024
Where: Nutbrook CC, High Lane East, Ilkeston

Date: 8th September, 2024

Time: 9.00 am onwards

THE NUTBROOK HUNDRED IS BACK!   This year is set to be the biggest so far!
The 4th annual Nutbrook 100 ball tournament is back on Sunday the 8th of September 2024. 🏏 📍 at Nutbrook Cricket Club, West Hallam
 
Handcrafted wood fired pizzas, succulent fresh burgers, Ice cream deserts & cold beer. Oh and some great cricket. 🍕 🍔 🍺 🍦
 
Something for the whole family, where everyone is welcome!!🎉
 
Funds raised to jointly support Will Garvey Trust Foundation and two other worthy charities.

WTF 5K Fun Run September 2024

When: Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Where: Nutbrook Cricket Club, West Hallam

Date: 15th September 2024

Time: 12:00pm

Following on from our first successful ‘fun run’ in 2023, we are organising our next one for later this year.
 
Keep the date free, and we’ll see you in your running gear ! 
 
Here are the details:
 
Distance: 5k
Date and time: Sunday 15th September 2024.
Registration from 11am, run starts at 12pm.
Cause: to raise funds for Why Talking Fixes (The Will Garvey Trust Foundation).
Location: run starts and finishes at Nutbrook Cricket Club, High Lane East, West Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 6HZ.
Entry fee: we ask for a minimum donation of £5 to take part.
Sign up: either via the link or turn up on the day. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/96KHJ9P
Payment: anytime between signing up and on the day, via bank transfer or cash.

All entrants will receive a goody bag. The event is intended to be friendly, fun, and no pressure with walkers and families also welcome. 
 

45 Club Run October 2025

When: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Where: Apple Tree, 6 Flood Street, Ockbrook, DE72 3RF

Date: 28th October 2025

Time: 18:45 pm

This 45 Club event is a 5k Run. Please meet at the venue above. Look forward to seeing you there.  Everyone is welcome😊
 
For info: Hadley, one of our trustees, began the club last year which was a huge success. We aim to meet twice a month, for one run and one walk. The purpose is to provide community through appreciating our local nature spots whilst moving and talking. All things that boost mental wellbeing.

Race Night November 2025

When: Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Where: Old Black Horse pub, Mapperley

Date: 15th November 2025

Time: TBC

Come and join us for our Race Night at the Old Black Horse in Mapperley Village.

Last year saw some exceptional racing and some very happy punters!.

Looks like we’ll have a great selection of horses and jockeys this year too. So come along and have a great evening at the WTF Race Night!

45 Club 6K run 2026

When: 28th April 2026
Where: Bridge Street, Cotmanhay, DE7 8WL

Date: 28th April

Time: 19:00 pm

 
OUR 45 club RETURNS THIS MONTH! ✅
All abilities are welcomed for this mostly flat route.
Our social wellbeing group is back in partnership with @bwtuk and their #bestwaterrun 💧🩷
For everyone that turns up and takes part in this free session, BWT will donate €6 towards sustainable water supplies in Africa.
 
We are running for mental clarity whilst helping those in need! 🫂
No need to sign up, just turn up on the day. See you at Bridge Street, by the Erewash canal for 7pm start!

West Hallam FC coaches v Ilkeston Town FC coaches

When: 9th May 2026
Where: Microlise New Manor Ground, Awsworth Road, DE7 8JF

Date: 9th May

Time: 19:00 pm

Its that time of year again!
 
The Clash of the Clubs!
 
West Hallam Coaches are to take on Ilkeston Town FC Juniors coaches in their annual charity match.
 
Raising vital funds and awareness for the Will Garvey Trust Foundation
 
The match will take place on Saturday 9th May, and KO is at 7pm.
 
Hope to see as many of you down their supporting such a brilliant charity and cheering on your club 🏆
 

5K Memorial Run 2026

When: Friday 26th June 2026
Where: Nutbrook Cricket Club, West Hallam

Date: 26th June 2026

Time: Registration at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start

We are happy to announce that our beloved 5K Memorial Run is returning for another year 🎉🏃‍♂️
🗓️ June 26th
⏰ 6:30PM registration, 7:00PM start
📍 Nutbrook Cricket Club, West Hallam
 
Join us for a walk or run around the beautiful Straws Bridge and surrounding area, followed by refreshments, food, and entertainment.
 
As always, the event is free to attend, but donations are welcome.
 
Sign up for a place today by scanning the QR code on the poster or following the link.
 
We can’t wait to see you there!
 
Following on from our first successful ‘fun run’ in 2023, we are organising our next one for later this year.
 
Keep the date free, and we’ll see you in your running gear ! 
 
Here are the details:
 
Distance: 5k
Date and time: Sunday 15th September 2024.
Registration from 11am, run starts at 12pm.
Cause: to raise funds for Why Talking Fixes (The Will Garvey Trust Foundation).
Location: run starts and finishes at Nutbrook Cricket Club, High Lane East, West Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 6HZ.
Entry fee: we ask for a minimum donation of £5 to take part.
Sign up: either via the link or turn up on the day. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/96KHJ9P
Payment: anytime between signing up and on the day, via bank transfer or cash.
 
All entrants will receive a goody bag. The event is intended to be friendly, fun, and no pressure with walkers and families also welcome. 
 

Willfest 2026

When: Saturday 5th September 2026
Where: Oakfield Farm, Stanley Common

Date: 5th September

Time: 14:00

Our festival is on Saturday  September 5th 2026, sponsored by Three Rivers Rotary Club – thank you, we are very grateful for your sponsorship. 💚
Their link is here: Three Rivers Rotary – welcome.
 
And there you have it, the FULL lineup for Willfest26 is now live! 🎸✨
We are incredibly lucky to have all of these amazing artists performing at Willfest this year, lending their talent to help us raise awareness.
Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from this event go directly to The Will Garvey Trust Foundation to fund suicide prevention in our local area. Brilliant music, life-changing impact💚
🚨 Tickets are strictly limited and moving incredibly fast. Book yours before we completely sell out! https://www.oakfieldfarm.co.uk/…/willfest-2026-at…

Quiz Night 2Q 2026

When: 16th October 2026
Where: Pav Bar, West Hallam White Rose Cricket Club

Date: 16th October

Time: 19:30

Our unusual, unique, and unrivaled quiz night is back. Wayne creates an amazing, fun and very different event. Chaotic, garbage, brilliance, mixed with great company , refreshments raffle and our “famousish” card game. Always gets some stars on those review sites. Teams of maximum of 6, pay at the table, raise funds for The Will Garvey Trust Foundation. Tickets limted and going fast. Book through the Eventbrite link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/wtfs-frighteningly-ok…
 
 

WTF Winter Ball 2027

When: Saturday, 6th February, 2027
Where: Morley Hayes, Morley

Date: 6th February 2027

Time: 07:30pm

The Will Garvey Trust Foundation Winter Ball returns this winter! ❄️💃🕺🪩
🗓️ Get the date in your diary: Saturday 6th of February 2027.
📍Join us at Morley Hayes for a luxury 3 course meal followed by entertainment and a DJ as we dance the night away🎶
🎟️ Early bird tickets on sale today. Once they’re gone, they’re gone so grab yours now!
Tables of 8 available so get your friends, family, work mates together for a great night and put the fun into fundraising!
Early bird tickets: £48.00

WTF Spring Quiz 1Q 2025

When: Friday 21st March 2025
Where: Pav Bar, West Hallam White Rose Cricket Club

Date: 21st March 2025

Time: 7:30pm

Join us for fun and fundraising at the Spring Quiz Night on 21st March 2025, 7:30pm start.
 

Come and join us for a cozy evening of brain-teasing fun at the West Hallam White Rose Cricket Club! Get your thinking caps on and form a team with your friends to compete in our exciting quiz night. Test your knowledge on a variety of topics while enjoying delicious drinks and snacks in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your trivia skills and win fantastic prizes. See you there!

 
 

WTF Spring Quiz 1Q 2025

When: Friday 21st March 2025
Where: Pav Bar, West Hallam White Rose Cricket Club

Date: 21st March 2025

Time: 7:30pm

Join us for fun and fundraising at the Spring Quiz Night on 21st March 2025, 7:30pm start.
 

Come and join us for a cozy evening of brain-teasing fun at the West Hallam White Rose Cricket Club! Get your thinking caps on and form a team with your friends to compete in our exciting quiz night. Test your knowledge on a variety of topics while enjoying delicious drinks and snacks in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your trivia skills and win fantastic prizes. See you there!

 
 
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