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DATE(S): | Saturday 5th September 2026 |
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TIMES: | 12 noon - 5.30pm |
DETAILS: | Papplewick Village Fayre, loally known as Pappfest, will be taking place so why not pop down and help them raise money for local Charities. There will be live music on the main stage, entertainment in the Arena, a Food Court, a Real Ale Bar and new this year are the Pappfest Tearooms. A Battle of Britain Memorial flight flypast will be taking place and a Market Street has been arranged selling food and crafts, along with a novelty dog show and farm animals. Entry is free and parking will cost £5. |
WHERE: | Pappfest will be held in the fields in front of Papplewick Church. As you enter the village, parking and entry will be signposted. |
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DATE(S): | Wednesday 9th September 2026 |
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TIMES: | 7.00pm onwards |
DETAILS: | Enjoy an evening of great music and entertainment from some of the Uks finest musicians at the Sutton-in-Ashfield Electronic Keyboard Society. Refreshments will be available and are included in the admission price. Why not join them as a subscribing member for just £5 per year. Admission for non-members is £10. |
WHERE: | St. Johns Methodist Church, Titchfield Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1EU. |
WHO TO CONTACT: | Alan Wilson - Secretary |
PHONE: | 01623 517294 |
E-MAIL: | suttoninashfieldelectronicorgansociety@gmail.com |
DATE(S): | Friday 11th September 2026 |
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TIMES: | 6.00pm - 9.00pm |
DETAILS: | Portland College will be holding a Cowboys and Country Club evening at its Friday Night Club which is open to the whole community. The cost is £4 entry on the door and carers/supporters get in free. To book a place, you need to become a member and show valid ID. Membership can be obtained through their website, www.portland.ac.uk |
WHERE: | Portland College, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ |
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PHONE: | 01623 499111 |
E-MAIL: | college@portland.ac.uk |
DATE(S): | 12th September 2026 - 13th September 2026 |
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TIMES: | 10.00am Saturday 12th September - 4.00pm Sunday 13th September 2026 |
DETAILS: | Pleasley Pit Trust will be holding a Heritage Weekend with their Museum open all day on both days. Step back in time and celebrate their history and join them for a fantastic weekend of heritage, history and fun. |
WHERE: | Pit Lane, Pleasley NG19 7PH. |
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PHONE: | 01623 818928 |
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DATE(S): | Sunday 13th September 2026 |
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TIMES: | 10.0am - 4.10pm |
DETAILS: | Newark Dragon Boat Festival is back again this year raising funds for Beaumond House Hospice and The Childrens Bereavement Centre, Newark. As well as the main action taking place on the river, there will be a variety of local food and drink suppliers, a bar, and a range of activities available throughout the day for the whole family, including live entertainment. |
WHERE: | Newark Riverside Park, 22 Great North Road, Newark-on-Trent, NG24 1BN. |
WHO TO CONTACT: | Beaumond House Fundraising |
PHONE: | 01636 610556 |
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DATE(S): | Thursday 17th September 2026 |
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TIMES: | 5.00pm - 9.00pm |
DETAILS: | Hucknall Flight Test Museum will be holding their monthly classic car night. This is the last one of the Summer season and it is a great opportunity to see a fantastic selection of classic cars and be fed by the Grill Girls. Donations are essential to the survival of the Museum so please consider making a small donation. There will also be an opportunity to view their collection of aero engines including the iconic Merlin and the RB211 and MOZA flight simulator in Wing Hangar One. |
WHERE: | Hives Way, Watnall Road, Hucknall, NG15 6GQ. |
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E-MAIL: | huflighttest@gmail.com |
DATE(S): | Thursday 17th September 2026 |
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TIMES: | 6.30pm - 8.30pm |
DETAILS: | John Eastwood Hospice will be holding a Fashion Show in collaboration with VB Style. Bring your friends and enjoy the runway because here is your chance to shop, shop, shop at amazing prices. Tickets cost £5 per person and can be obtained from, https://buytickets.at/johneastwoodhospicetrust/2355494 |
WHERE: | John Eastwood Hospice, Nottingham Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4HJ |
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PHONE: | 01623 622626 |
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DETAILS: | Advance tickets are now on sale and will be until 17th September 2026 at a cost of £12, for Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupes Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. Performances will take place on 30th and 31st January 2027 at 2pm, 1st, 4th and 5th February 2027 at 7pm and 6th February 2027 at 2pm and 7pm. Get your tickets now by e-mailing MHTTtickets@outlook.com. |
WHERE: | The Pantomime will be performed at Mansfield Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield. |
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DATE(S): | Event runs to 21st November 2026 |
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TIMES: | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
DETAILS: | A colourful exhibition celebrating the much-loved artwork behind the iconic Ladybird books, is running at Mansfield Museum until 21st November. The exhibition features hundreds of vintage Ladybird books to browse through and original artwork and artefacts will be on display including a selection from the Companys golden years, 1940-1975. |
WHERE: | Mansfield Museum and Art Centre, Leeming Street, Mansfield, NG18 1NG. |
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PHONE: | 01623 463088 |
E-MAIL: | mansfieldmuseum@mansfield.gov.uk |
DATE(S): | Monday 5th October 2026 |
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TIMES: | 10.00am - 12 noon |
DETAILS: | Mansfield Crematorium hold a Bereavement Cafe on the first Monday of each month in the flower hall, the vestibule and the main chapel, as well as the grounds. It is a chance for those who have lost someone to have somewhere to have a chat, a cuppa and a cake. Local celebrants and crematorium staff will be on hand for a chat and to signpost people to different charities and organisations for any professional support they might need. Everyone is welcome & it is free to attend. For more details email bereavementcafemansfield@gm
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WHERE: | Mansfield and District Crematorium, Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 4BJ. |
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PHONE: | 01623 463427 |
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DETAILS: | The Echo is an audio magazine of local news and items of interest benefiting blind and partially sighted people in the Mansfield, Ashfield and surrounding areas. Volunteers prepare and record a new edition every three weeks and mail it to visually impaired listeners on compact disc or USB flash drive. Please contact the Echo if you or someone you know is visually impaired and would like to be included on their mailing list. It is free of charge, subject to certain conditions and may also be available to others having disabilities which make reading difficult. |
WHERE: | The Echo, 2 Oak House, Samuel Brunts Way, Mansfield, NG18 2AH. |
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PHONE: | 07342 387 764 |
E-MAIL: | mansfieldecho@gmail.com |