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TODAY!

DATE(S): 
Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October 2025ober 2025
TIMES: 
7.30pm start
DETAILS: 
Lovelace Theatre Group based in Hucknall will be performing a special stage adaptation of The Vicar of Dibley, based on the original TV series. Now is the time to get your tickets which can be obtained by called or texting, 07761 092195. Adult tickets are £9. Concessions are ££8.
WHERE: 
The John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15 7FQ.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Sunday 19th October 2025
TIMES: 
10.00am - 4.00pm
DETAILS: 
Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity will be holding an Open Day featuring free bus trips by vintage bus, home made cakes, a model railway layout, tombola, a huge selection of diecast models and lots of transport books and memorabilia. Why not pop along, grab a cuppa and take a look at their latest restoration work.
WHERE: 
The Heritage Bus Depot, Portland Road, Hucknall NG15 7SF.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
Simon
PHONE: 
07971105491
E-MAIL: 
simon@nhvc.co.uk


DATE(S): 
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
TIMES: 
6.00pm start
DETAILS: 
Food Cycle in Sutton-in-Ashfield feed the hungry and give company to the lonely with delicious meals and great conversation, using food which would otherwise go to waste. They welcome anyone to attend as a guest and enjoy a free hot meal. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
WHERE: 
The Magdalene Centre, Church Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2EB.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
E-MAIL: 
sutton-in-ashfield@foodcycle.org.uk


DATE(S): 
Friday 24th October 2025
TIMES: 
3pm till late
DETAILS: 
Britains Got Talent finalists, Rock Choir, will be performing in a charity fundraiser at Forest Town Arena. The event is in aid of, Cancer Research UK, Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK and the Dialysis Unit at Nottingham City Hospital. There will be entertainment during the afternoon but the main event starts at 6.30pm when the Rock Choir Choir will perform. There will also be a DJ, raffle, and the chance to have a three course meal. Tickets cost £8 in advance and £10 on the night and can be obtained from Robert Partington on 07359 196926.
WHERE: 
Forest Town Arena, Clipstone Road West, Forest Town, NG19 0EE.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Friday 24th October 2025
TIMES: 
Doors Open at 6.30pm
DETAILS: 
Forest Town Arena will be holding a Charity Night Event with all funds being split between Cancer Research UK, Kidney Care UK, Kidney Research UK and Nottingham Dialysis Unit at the City Hospital, Nottingham. There will be a DJ, Bingo, Raffle and BGT Finalist, Rock Choir. A 3 course meal will be available and tickets cost £8 each, £10 on the night. To book tickets please telephone, 07359196926.
WHERE: 
Forest Town Arena, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
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TIMES: 
1.15pm - 2.45pm
DETAILS: 
Sing-a-Long-with-Ellie is a Singing for the Brain Group for the Alzheimers Society who meet every other Monday at Pinxton Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to this friendly Group including those who are living with dementia. They sing, they laugh with new and old friends. Refreshments and biscuits are included in the £5 entrance fee.
WHERE: 
Pinxton Village Hall, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
Ellie Fessey
PHONE: 
07813 148373
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Saturday 1st November 2025
TIMES: 
Meet at 10.30am for 11.00am start
DETAILS: 
Ashfield Festival of Remembrance will be taking place featuring Ed Attenborough DL, High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire at St. Marys Cenotaph, Sutton-in-Ashfield. Following the ceremony, there will be presentations, shared time together and a fabulous buffet prepared by ATTFE College learners at the Conference Centre at Kings Mill Hospital between 11.45pm and 1.00pm. If anyone wishes to attend the event or are able to help as a marshal, please respond to, sfh-tr.voluntary.services@nhs.net by Friday 10 October.
WHERE: 
Ceremony: St. Marys Cenotaph, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2FG followed by Presentations and buffet at Kings Mill Hospital.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
Jo Thornley, Community Involvement Manager
PHONE: 
01623 622515 Ext. 5692 or 3154
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Various - see below
TIMES: 
Various
DETAILS: 
Tickets will be on sale for Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupes 2026 Hair-Larious Pantomime, Rapunzel from 3rd October onwards. They will be available from Mansfield Palace Theatre Box Office and a 50p booking fee will be charged. Ticket prices are £16 for adult and £14 for child. Performances take place during January and February 2026 from Saturday 31st January through to Saturday 7th February. There will be no performances on 3rd and 4th February.
WHERE: 
Mansfield Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield, NG18 1NG
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
01623 463133 Box Office
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Saturday 8th November 2025
TIMES: 
10.00am - 3.00pm
DETAILS: 
Lapwings W.I., Linby and Papplewick, will be holding a Craft Fair with many stalls including, crafts, Artisan bakery products, jewellery, candles and Christmas craft items to buy. Refreshments will be available all day and will include home made soup and bread, sausage rolls and cakes. There will be a raffle and tombola and entry is free. Twenty per cent of profits will be donated to Heydays Activity Hub, Hucknall who provide social activities and support for older people.
WHERE: 
Papplewick Village Hall, Linby Lane, Papplewick, NG15 8FB.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Saturday 8th November 2025
TIMES: 
2.00pm - 4.00pm
DETAILS: 
Everyone is welcome to St. Marks Church in Mansfield who will be holding a Christmas Fair. There will be lots of stalls, a tombola and Lucky Dip, cakes and sweets and mulled wine plus tea and coffee.
WHERE: 
The Church Hall, St. Marks Church, Portland Street, opposite Titchfield Park, Mansfield, NG18 1BP.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
01623 628067
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Wednesday 5th November 2025 to Sunday 9th November 2025
TIMES: 
Evenings: 7.30pm, Matinees: 2.30pm.
DETAILS: 
Masque Productions of Mansfield will be performing Shrek The Musical. See the original story live on stage and join Shrek and Donkey on their mission to rescue Princess Fiona. Tickets, which are available from Mansfield Palace Theatre Box Office, cost £20 for adults and £18.50p for children.
WHERE: 
Mansfield Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield, NG18 1NG.
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
01623 463133 Box Office
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Friday 14th November 2025
TIMES: 
7pm start
DETAILS: 
Put on your cowboy hats and boots because John Eastwood Hospice will be hosting its very first Charity Country Party. You can expect a night of live music, with a singer covering hits from artists like Luke Combs, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain and more. There will be western-themed games, a country themed buffet and plenty of line dancing to keep the fun going all night long. Tickets cost £35 per person and you can get them here: https://buytickets.at/johneastwoodhospicetrust/1819521
WHERE: 
John Eastwood Hospice, Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield,
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
01623 622626
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
Friday 21st November 2025 and Saturday 22nd November 2025
TIMES: 
DETAILS: 
Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity are still looking for a few more volunteers to help out with the Abseil Event which has been re-scheduled for the above dates. If you are free and wish to help out with wayfinding and escorting participants to the sixth floor at Kings Mill Hospital in the lifts, then please speak to a member of staff in the Community Hub.
WHERE: 
Kings Mill Hospital
WHO TO CONTACT: 
Voluntary Services
PHONE: 
01623 676011
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
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TIMES: 
9.00am
DETAILS: 
Greenwood Riding in Kings Clipstone, offer horse riding sessions for disabled children or young people on a Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Can you spare a few hours to help children or young people with balance, co-ordination and movement skills. Call for further details or pay them a visit on the days specified.
WHERE: 
Greenwood, Eastfield Farm, Kings Clipstone, Near Edwinstowe NG21 9JJ
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
01623 627974
E-MAIL: 
greenwoodrda@gmail.com


DATE(S): 
Every Wednesday
TIMES: 
6.30pm - 8.30pm
DETAILS: 
Mansfield Soup Kitchen serve hot food and hand out food parcels to the homeless and needy from their Charity Shop premises in Mansfield, every Wednesday. Donations of warm clothing, toiletries, bottled water, tents and sleeping bags are always very much appreciated. Please contact Sara on the number below if you would like to donate.
WHERE: 
32 Church Street, Mansfield, NG18 1AE
WHO TO CONTACT: 
Sara Spalding
PHONE: 
01623 237380
E-MAIL: 


DATE(S): 
TIMES: 
DETAILS: 
Pye Hill and District Male Voice choir are looking for new members. They rehearse on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at The Dale Club in Jacksdale NG16 5JU. If anyone is interested or need further details check out their website - www.pyehillmvc.co.uk., or telephone Malcolm Hill on 01773 602743 or 07706 036946.
WHERE: 
WHO TO CONTACT: 
PHONE: 
E-MAIL: