To get your non-profit making event included on our Community Calendar please email Sue on events@millsideradio.co.uk
DATE(S): | Tuesday 12th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 7.30pm - 9.00pm |
DETAILS: | Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group offer support and welcomes people at all stages of their journey through breast cancer. They hold meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, except in August. They fundraise locally and donate One hundred per cent of the funds raised to support local people at Kings Mill Hospital. |
WHERE: | Amazon Lounge, Clinic 4, Kings Mill Hospital |
WHO TO CONTACT: | Geoff Stafford |
PHONE: | 01623 632213 |
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DATE(S): | Tuesday 12th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 7.00pm - 9.30pm |
DETAILS: | Watnall Womens Institute will be holding a Bingo Night which is open to members and the local community. So eyes down and look in for a great night out with all money raised going to the Institute. Admission is ££5 per person which includes nibbles and tea or coffee and tickets will be on sale on the night. |
WHERE: | Watnall Womens Institute Hall, Main Road, Watnall NG16 1HS. |
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PHONE: | 0115 938 4291 |
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DATE(S): | Wednesday 13th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 7pm 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 who meet on the second Wednesday of every month. Refreshments are 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 |
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DATE(S): | Wednesday 13th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 1.00pm - 3.00pm |
DETAILS: | Willow Tree Memory Cafe is held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for people living with dementia, their friends, families and carers. There are free activities to get involved in and there is no need to book. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Cafe. |
WHERE: | The Discovery Room, Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Cafe, Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton in Ashfield. |
WHO TO CONTACT: | Keith Marshall |
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E-MAIL: | techy32@live.co.uk |
DATE(S): | Monday 11th May 2026 - Friday 15th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | See below |
DETAILS: | Monday 11th May marks the start of UK Mental Health Awareness Week. Skanska has arranged community events, activities and resources to support mental health during this week. Monday 11th - Skanska Resilience Workshop, Tuesday 12th - Skanska Sleep Webinar from 11.00am-12noon, 12 noon Skanska Mental Health Walk around Kings Mill Reservoir, Wednesday 13th - Volunteering at the Faith Centre, Thursday 14th - 9.00am Tool Box Talk on Mental Health Awareness Followed by a Quiz and on Friday 15th there will be a Charity Cycle starting from the Main Entrance at Kings Mill Hospital. |
WHERE: | Kings Mill Hospital |
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DATE(S): | Friday 15th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | From 7.00am |
DETAILS: | During Mental Health Awareness Week, representatives from Skanska, CNH, Medirest and The Trust, will be cycling 800 miles together to raise money for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. Presenters from Millside Hospital Radio will be supporting the teams with live shout-outs and music they can cycle to along the way. Anyone interested in taking part should e-mail ella.ritchie@skanska.co.uk to be allocated to a team and select a cycling slot. All donations will go to Sherwood Forest Hospitals General Charitable Fund. |
WHERE: | Main entrance at Kings Mill Hospital. |
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E-MAIL: | ella.ritchie@skanska.co.uk |
DATE(S): | Saturday 16th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 11.00am - 3.00pm |
DETAILS: | John Eastwood Hospice will be presenting a Dog Paw-Ty with lots of stalls, a fun category dog show, dog agility, dog recall competition, yummy food, raffle and tombola and much more. Millside Hospital Radio volunteers will be there so pop and see us and try your luck on the tombola. Entry is £3, and is free for dogs and children under 12. |
WHERE: | John Eastwood Hospice, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4HJ. |
WHO TO CONTACT: | Lisa Todd |
PHONE: | 01623 622626 |
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DATE(S): | Thursday 14th May, Friday 15th May and Saturday 16th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 7.30pm onwards |
DETAILS: | Lovelace Theatre in Hucknall will be presenting, Lucky Sods, a play about a couple who win the Lottery. Will it change their lives for better or worse. Get your tickets now to find out what happens. Tickets cost £9.50p for adults and concessions/children, £8.50p. and are available from the John Godber Centre. |
WHERE: | John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15 7FQ |
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DATE(S): | Sunday 17th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | See below |
DETAILS: | Get fit and get walking with the Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers who will be heading for the Heights of Abraham, then on to Bonsall heading back down to Matlock Bath following the river to High Tor. As these walks are very popular, please book a place by e-mailing, walks@mansfieldramblers.org.uk Refreshments will be available at either a Pub or Cafe along the route. |
WHERE: | For car sharing meet at 9.00am at Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station Car ParkNG19 7FE.
Starting point of walk is Artist Corner Car Park, Dale Road, Matlock Bath DE4 3PR at 10.00am. |
WHO TO CONTACT: | Brian - Walk Leader |
PHONE: | 07787 252363 |
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DATE(S): | Monday 18th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 1.30pm - 3.30pm |
DETAILS: | Forget-me-not Dementia Support Group is a self-help and support Group for people with dementia, their family, friends and carers. The Group is unique in meeting the needs both of the carer as well as the person living with dementia. There are two groups; one of which meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Kirkby Trinity Centre Point, on Diamond Avenue in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The sessions run from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and provide a supportive, friendly and welcoming environment for people living with Dementia and their carers. The centre is completely accessible with free parking. |
WHERE: | Trinity Centre Point, Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. |
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PHONE: | 07763 519 196 |
E-MAIL: | forget-me-not.support@hotmail.co.uk |
DATE(S): | Wednesday 20th May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 5.00pm - 9.00pm |
DETAILS: | Hucknall Flight Test Museum will be holding a Bike Night. All bikes are welcome to go along. The engine hall will be open and there will be an opportunity to view a collection of historic aero engines including the iconic Merlin and the RB211 and Moza Flight simulator in Wing Hangar One. The Museum needs donations to stay open and visitors can help in any way that they can but a suggestion donation of £3 per bike would go a long way. Refreshments will be available on site. |
WHERE: | Hives Way, Watnall Road, Hucknall, NG15 6YH. |
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E-MAIL: | huflighttest@gmail.com |
DATE(S): | Thursday 21st May 2026 |
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TIMES: | 6.30pm - 8.30pm |
DETAILS: | John Eastwood Hospice will be hosting a Fundraising Fashion Show and shopping event. Here is an opportunity to buy some of your favourite brands, including Marks and Spencer, White Stuff, Wallis, Evans, Planet, Top Shop, Monsoon and many more, at up to Seventy-Five per Cent off. Tickets cost £5 and are available from https://buytickets.at/johneastwoodhospicetrust/2132139 |
WHERE: | John Eastwood Hospice, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4HJ. |
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PHONE: | 01623 622626 |
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DETAILS: | The End of Life Care Team, at Kings Mill Hospital are looking for knitted or crocheted blankets, or any spare wool, for patients who are nearing their last days of life. If you have any spare wool, no matter how little or how much, the Team would love to receive this to turn into blankets. Any donations of wool can be dropped off at the Community Involvement Department in the main entrance at Kings Mill Hospital, for the end of life Care Team. |
WHERE: | Kings Mill Hospital |
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DATE(S): | Monday 1st June 2026 |
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TIMES: | 2.00pm - 4.00pm |
DETAILS: | During Volunteers Week, Voluntary Services at Kings Mill Hospital are inviting all volunteers to join them in a Tea and Cake Drop-In event. This will be an opportunity for them to say thank to all volunteers in person for their support and celebrate the incredible impact that our volunteers make at the Hospital. There will be tea and coffee and plenty of cake. To give them an idea of numbers, please e-mail sfh-tr.voluntary.services@nhs.net or telephone 01623 676011 to confirm your attendance |
WHERE: | Lecture Theatre 2B, Education Centre, Kings Mill Hospital |
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DATE(S): | Friday 12th June 2026 |
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TIMES: | To be confirmed |
DETAILS: | Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity will be holding another abseil at Kings Mill Hospital which will take place over just one day and spaces will be limited. If you are up for the challenge and want to get involved in this amazing opportunity to raise vital funds for the Charity, please register your interest by e-mailing sfh-tr.charity@nhs.net |
WHERE: | Kings Mill Hospital |
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E-MAIL: | sfh-tr..charity@nhs.net |
DATE(S): | Friday 12th June 2026 |
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DETAILS: | Get ready for another abseil at Kings Mill Hospital which will be held over just one day. Spaces will be limited so if you are up for the challenge and want to get involved in this amazing opportunity to raise funds for the Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity, please register your interest now by e-mailing - sfh-tr.charity@nhs.net Please register your interest by Friday 15th May. |
WHERE: | Kings Mill Hospital |
WHO TO CONTACT: | Jo Thornley - Community Involvement Manager |
PHONE: | 01623 622515 Extn. 5692 or 3154 |
E-MAIL: | jo.thornley@nhs.net |
DATE(S): | Sunday 14th June 2026 |
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TIMES: | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
DETAILS: | Sherwood Pines will be hosting a Charity Dog Show which promises to be a fun day out for all the family raising money for the Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre. There will be lots of stalls including, Pawtraits.art - photostudio, Nature Paw pet shop, Big Blue food truck, local crafts and much mutt more. There will also be ten fun classes including musical sit and best sausage catcher. All dogs must be on leads at all times. |
WHERE: | Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, NG21 9JL. |
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PHONE: | 0300 067 4340 |
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DATE(S): | Wednesday 17th June 2026 |
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TIMES: | 10.30am - 3.00pm |
DETAILS: | u3a will be holding a Festival in Sherwood Forest which is a free event open to all. Join them for games, musical performances and guided walks for a fun filled day of entertainment, great company and plenty of spaces to unwind. While your there, visit the Arts and Crafts Centre and RSPB gift shop. All day parking costs £7 and is free to RSPB members. |
WHERE: | Visitor Centre, Edwinstowe, G21 9RN. |
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E-MAIL: | slhu3a@gmail.com |
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TIMES: | 9.00am-2.00pm Monday to Friday |
DETAILS: | Gladrags Charity Shop in Kirkby in Ashfield swap good quality school uniforms for the right size. Save money on back-to-school costs, reduce waste and support sustainable shopping and connect with local families and support the community. |
WHERE: | Glad Rags, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
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PHONE: | 01623 753192 |
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DATE(S): | Every Tuesday |
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TIMES: | 5.45pm - 6.45pm |
DETAILS: | Liberty Yoga Sessions with Claire are now available at Kings Mill Hospital every Tuesday. The sessions are available to all SHFT colleagues at Sherwood Forest including NHS, Medirest and Skanska and cost £6. Please bring your own mat and block if you have one. The group meet outside Clinic 10, Level 1 at Kings Mill Hospital. To book your space please call, 07425 171895. |
WHERE: | Clinic 10, Level 1, Kings Mill Hospital. |
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DETAILS: | If you need help with Benefits, housing or money worries, advisers at Rhubarb Farm, Langwith, will be able to support you. The advice sessions are private, free and by appointment only - delivered in partnership with North East Derbyshire Citizens Advice. Give Rhubarb Farm a call on 01623 741210 or e-mail them - advice @rhubarbfarm.co.uk |
WHERE: | Rhubarb Farm, Hardwick Street, Langwith, NG20 9DR. |
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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 |