What's On for Families in west Notts Mar-June 2012

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Sun 18th – Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Lotties, Nr Eastwood.

A traditional afternoon tea at Lotties Secret Tea Room set in DH Lawrence country. A perfect treat for mums. Booking required. For more info tel 01773 172713 or visit

www.about.me/lotties

Sat 24th – Take Part ART Tabletop Art Exhibition & Sale, Beeston Town Hall.

Part of the new Take Part ART Programme. This is a chance for local artists to exhibit & sell their work, tables cost £5 & the public will be able to meet the artists. 12-4pm, FREE. For more information, or to book your table please call Arts & Events on 0115 917 3695 or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk .

Sat 24th – Crafts by Mummies, Spring Art & Craft Fair at John Godber Centre, Hucknall.

Stall hire, tombola & raffle, proceeds to Cancer Research. 10am-3pm, FREE entry. Call 01773 813939

Sun 25th – Take Part ART Family Experience at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Come & be inspired as a family at our Acrylic Painting workshop with Nick Hedderly, including a inspirational walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve. Workshops run 9.30am – 12noon, and 1pm – 3.30pm, £4 per person. Booking is essential 0115 917 3695 or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk to book your place.

www.broxtowe.gov.uk/takepartart

Wed 28th – Tiny Tots at Idle Valley Nature Reserve.

Parent and toddler sessions exploring the outdoors. 2-4yrs, 10am – 11.30am. £4 per child. Please book on 01777 713 945

Sat 31st – Ladies Pamper & Shopping Evening – Rolleston Hall, nr Southwell. 7-9pm

Stalls including bags, jewellery, cakes, cards, crafts,make up, lingerie, and more. Mini pamper treatments from £5. Adm. £3 incl. glass of wine. Raffle – proceeds to Breast Cancer Care.

www.fairs2please.co.uk

31st March – World Autism Day Event at Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Hucknall.

Stands, stalls, games, activities for kids, bouncy castle & more! 10am – 2pm FREE Come along and join us for a fun. Indigo Kids 0115 952 5141

April

Mon 2nd – Springtime Forest Fun at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe

Join the rangers to celebrate the joys of Spring. Enjoy springtime games, craft activities and stories on this short walk around the woods. 10am-12 noon. 4 – 12 yrs, £5 per person. Booking essential. on 01623 822447.

Tues 3rd – Bushcraft for Families at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe.

Join the rangers for a day of bushcraft activities. Learn shelter building and fire lighting techniques and have a go at a forest craft. 10am – 3pm. 6yrs+. £10 per person. Booking essential on 01623 822447.

Sun 8th & Mon 9th – Papplewick in Steam, Papplewick Pumping Station.

11am-5pm

Mon 9th – Easter Craft Fair at The Temple Centre, Nuthall.

Local crafts, garden furniture, refreshments & more! All profits to local luncheon clubs. Stalls available. 10-3pm 0115 951 9717

Fri 13th – Sat 14th – Julie Shacklock School of Dancing Annual Dancing Show at Ashfield School, Sutton.

Tkts available from the dance studio, Outram St, Sutton. 01623 559084

Fri 13th – Broxtowe 5K & 2.012K Fun Run at Bramcote Park

An ideal introduction to running for both the young and old. Take part and enjoy a run around the beautiful scenery at Bramcote Park. The race is suitable for those who are new to running or those who are looking for an additional race to take part in.

Entry for the 5K is £5.50 per person, 14yrs+ and entry for the fun run is £3.00 per person, 5yrs+. Enter online for this discounted price (Normal costs are £8.50 for the 5K and £4.00 for the fun run).

All children must be supervised by an adult. Children under the age of 8yrs must have an adult running with them. 6.30pm start. For more info & to enter www.broxtowe.gov.uk/sportsevents . Deadline Tues 3rd April. 0115 9173572 or sport@broxtowe.gov.uk

Sat 14th – Spring Craft Fair at Greasley Parish Hall, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, nr Eastwood.

20+ quality craft stalls, Free Entry

Refreshments Large Car Park. 11am – 4pm

Tues 17th – Back 2 Netball at. Eastwood Community Sports Centre.

Back 2 Netball is a great way to get active with like minded ladies in a relaxed and informal environment. 8-9pm, £2.00 per session. For further information contact Julie Cole on (0115) 9173711 or www.broxtowe.gov.uk/sport4me

Thurs 19th Weekly – Thurs 12th July – Tiny Fingers Tiny Toes Workshops for Little Ones at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Explore all that moves. Jump, hop and skip into the space. Groove, wiggle and clap your hands to music. Climb, swing and crawl around. Stretch, twist and shake your body. Play, perform and dance all the way home! £4 per session (accompanying adult free), 18-36m,

0115 846 7777

Sun 22nd – Move & Groove at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Babies explore a magical world through movement, song and props £4 per session (accompanying adult free) 11-11.45am (babies not yet walking), 12.15-1pm (toddlers/walkers up to 4yrs)

0115 846 7777

Sat 28th – Last Night at the Proms at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby.

For more info 01623 457100

Sun 29th – Awsworth 5K Fun Run from Awsworth Primary School.

All ages, medals for all finishers & refreshments. 10.30am start.

Entry £3 for U16’s, £5 for 16yrs+. In aid of Muscular Dystrophy. For entry forms call 0115 932 1926 or email: 5kfunrun@awsworth.notts.sch.uk

Easter Holiday

Family Activities

Sat 31st March-Sun 15th April – Hunt for the Missing Easter Chicks at DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood.

1.45pm (Family Friendly Tour) daily, Tuesday to Sunday. Normal admission prices apply, booking recommended Tel: 01773 717 353

www.happydaysplayden.co.uk

Easter Holiday Activities throughout the holidays at Water Meadows, Mansfield.

A range of activities incl crafts, junior gym & aqua fun to suit 3-15yrs. For more info 01623 463882 or www.mansfield.gov.uk

Mon 2nd April – Playing with Light at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Looking at Edward Burra’s theatrical paintings in the gallery to ‘collect’ images and patterns, use glass paints, drawings, overhead projectors and silhouettes to create the layers for your own surrealist images which will be projected into the space, transforming it into a magical stage set. £8, 10-12.30pm 8-11yrs, 1.30-4pm 11yrs+ 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Mon 2nd – Fri 13 th April Workshops for children of all ages at Mansfield Museum,

(closed good Friday and Easter Monday) Based on performance, sculpture, collage, photography, 2D and 3D art. Free 01623 463088

Mon 2nd April. Springtime Forest Fun at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe.10am – 12 noon. J

oin the rangers to celebrate the joys of Spring. Enjoy springtime games, craft activities and stories on this short walk around the woods. Suitable for families, perfect for children aged 4 – 12. £5 per person.

Booking essential. To book your place please call on 01623 822447

Tues 3rd April – Easter activities at Titchfield Park, Mansfield.

10am-3pm, small charge,ticket only event. Contact Friends of Titchfield and Oakham on 01623 421880

Tues 3rd April – Easter Crafts at Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Take inspiration from nature and make some Easter cards and gifts. 1pm – 2.30 pm, £3 per child. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. 01777 713 940

Tues 3rd April – Easter Hat Making at Happy Day Play Den, Kirkby.

Bring along your own hat to decorate or make one whilst you are here! 10.30 until 2pm, Normal adm applies. 01623 753032

Tues 3rd April – Easter Fun at Attenborough Nature Centre.

Fun activities and Easter crafts

for 2yrs+. Drop in between 10.15am and 12.15pm. £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult, some outdoor activities 0115 972 1777

Tues 3rd April – Easter Craft Activities at Ladybrook Library, Mansfield.

2.30-4pm, FREE, for more info 01623 622835

Tues 3rd April. Bushcraft for Families at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe.

Join the rangers for a day of bushcraft activities. Learn shelter building and fire lighting techniques and have a go at a forest craft. 10am – 3pm. Suitable for families, children must be 6yrs+. £10 per person. Booking essential, please call 01623 822447.

Wed 4th April – Drop-in Kid’s Art & Craft Workshop at DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Rd, Eastwood.

Easter inspired have-a-go craft workshop for all ages + Easter Trail, 10.30am-1pm & 1.30-4pm

£3.00 per child, £2.50 with Broxtowe Leisure Card, free with annual membership. First accompanying adult free, £1.00 charge for additional adults. Tel: 01773 717 353 www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

Wed 4th April – Easter Activities for the Under 5’s at Acacia Centre, Annesley Woodhouse.

Crafts, messy play & more! All children must be accompanied, FREE. 01623 753828

Wed 4th April – Party Puppets at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Echoing the lively figures in Edward Burra’s paintings, make and decorate a puppet character with moving arms and legs. At the end of the workshop the puppets will come together and be photographed in their own party scene. £8, 10-12.30pm, 7-11yrs

0115 846 7777

Wed 4th April – Easter Fun at Portland Park, Kirkby in Ashfield.

Fun activities and Easter crafts.

10.30am – 1.30pm, 2yrs+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities outdoors.

Call Karen Bennett 07974 973 598

Thurs 5th April – Easter Fun at Attenborough Nature Centre.

Fun activities and Easter crafts for 2yrs+. Drop in between 10.15am and 12.15pm. £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult, some activities outdoors.

Call 0115 972 1777

Thurs 5th April – Easter Trail at Idle valley Nature Reserve.

Can you find the hidden eggs? Self-led trail for all the family. From 10.30am. £3. 01777 713 945

Fri 6th April – Easter Disco and Bonnet parade at Little Drivers Soft Play Centre, Stapleford.

11.00 am. No extra charge – fabulous prizes for best bonnet.

0115 939 2211

www.happydaysplayden.co.uk

Fri 6th April – Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt at Happy Days Play Den, Kirkby.

How many can you find?? 11am to 1pm – Normal adm applies 01623 753032

Fri 6th – Mon 9th April – Easter Weekend Nature Trail at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Explore the Nature Reserve with the self-led family trail. 10am – 4pm. £3 per trail pack. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: 0115 972 1777

Sat 7th April – Easter Craft Activities at Ladybrook Library, Mansfield.

10-11.30am, FREE, for more info 01623 622835

Sat 7th -Sun 8th April – Easter Weekend Fun at Willow Tree Family Farm, Shirebrook.

Peppa Pig, bouncy castle, face painting, stalls, crafts & children’s activities + opening of new indoor play area. 10-4pm. Small adm. £ 01623 748808

Mon 9th April – Easter Egg Hunt at Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield.

10-3pm, normal admission applies 01623 644443

Tues 10th April – Spring Has Sprung at Attenborough Nature Centre.

Fun games and activities about the wonders of spring for 2yrs+. Drop in between 10.15am and 12.15pm. £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult, some outdoor activities. Tel 0115 972 177

Wed 11th April – Drop-in Kid’s Art & Craft Workshop at DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Rd, Eastwood.

Spring inspired have-a-go craft workshop for all ages + themed Trail, 10.30am-1pm & 1.30-4pm

£3.00 per child, £2.50 with Broxtowe Leisure Card, free with annual membership. First accompanying adult free, £1.00 charge for additional adults. Tel: 01773 717 353 www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

Wed 11th – Easter Activities for the Under 5’s at Tin Hat Centre, Selston.

Crafts, messy play & more! All children must be accompanied, FREE. 01623 753828

Wed 11th Open day at Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Mansfield.

Children’s activities,10am-2pm, FREE. 01623 421880

Thurs 12th April -

Spring Has Sprung at Attenborough Nature Centre.

Fri 13th April – Be My Bear Workshop at Little Drivers, Stapleford.

Join us at 11.00 am – 1.00 pm, Build your very own Be My Bear to take home, picnic with your bear, unlimited juice and fun disco all for only £10.00 booking advisable as very popular event. 0115 939 2211

Fri 13th April – Wild Snappers at Attenborough Nature Centre.

Bring your digital camera along and with the help of a keen amateur wildlife photographer capture some of the amazing sights. 8yrs+, 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child. £1 discount for more than 1 child. Please book on 0115 972 1777.

Fri 13th – Family Film Club – 101 Dalmations at DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Eastwood.

11am screening, Certificate U, 1961

£3.00 each, £2.50 with Broxtowe Leisure Card, £2.00 with D.H. Lawrence Heritage Annual Membership Tel: 01773 717 353, visit www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

Fri 13th April – Easter Trail at Idle valley Nature Reserve.

Can you find the hidden eggs? Self-led trail for the whole family to enjoy From 10.30am. £3 per person.

Contact: 01777 713 945

Sun 15th April – Olympic Dog Fun Day on Field adjacent to D.H. Lawrence Heritage Cente, Eastwood

Novelty dog show with awards, stalls, prizes & refreshments 11am-4pm Free adm to event with a small charge of £1 per dog per class entered Tel: 01773 717 353,

Spring Family Theatre

Sat 3rd March- Nottingham Youth Orchestra at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall.

NYO present an Olympic Celebration. Suitable for all ages. Box Office: 0115 989 5555.

Sun 4th March – Lisa Gail School of Dance at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Box Office 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Sun 4th March – The Enormous Turnip at Lakeside Arts Centre.

In a tiny house the size of a shed, Mr and Mrs Chickweed live on their allotment surrounded by vegetables aplenty. But they can¹t resist planting one more seed and as their turnip grows it threatens their house with disaster! Can anyone help pull up their Enormous Turnip? 2yrs+, 1.30 & 3.30pm, £6. Book online on www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Wed 7th – Sun 11th March – The Sound of Music at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Performed by Mansfield Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society.Box Office 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Tues 13th-Sat 24th March – Romeo & Juliet at Nottingham Playhouse

Box Office 0115 941 9419 or book online at nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Wed 14th – Sat 17th March – North Notts Gang Show at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Box Office 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Thurs 15th March – Much Ado About Wenlock at Eastwood Arts Theatre, Eastwood Comprehensive

In 1850 the small Shropshire village of Much Wenlock hosted its very own ‘Olympian Games’, an event that was to be an inspiration for the modern Olympics that began 46 years later. Behind the country sports lay a struggle for equality and the right to health and well-being during the changing world of the Industrial Revolution. 7.30pm All ages £7/£5 01773 786 212 ext. 123

Sun 18th March – The Owl and the Pussy Cat at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Follow Owl and Pussycat as they set out on the high seas with only some honey, money and a runcible spoon to help them find their way through a topsy turvey world! Songs, puppets & music. 3-7yrs, £6, 1.30 & 3.30pm, book online on www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Sun 18th March – Sense & Sensibility at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Box Office 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Sun 18th March – When you Wish Upon a Star presents 21st Anniverary Concert at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

Celebrating 21 amazing years of granting the magical Wishes of very seriously ill children from across Britain, When You Wish Upon A Star, Nottingham’s very own local National charity, are delighted to be hosting for one night only, a special spectacular 21st Birthday Concert. Box Office: 0115 989 5555.

Tues 20th – Sat 31st March- Sister Act at Nottingham Royal Concert hall.

Box Office:

0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk

Sat 24th March- U.Dance East Midlands at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall.

U.Dance 2012 – the ultimate county and regional youth dance platform. Box Office: 0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk

Wed 28th – Thurs 29th March

- Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt at Nottingham Playhouse,

Box Office 0115 941 9419 or nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Sun 1st & Mon 2nd April – the Elves & the Shoemaker at Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside.

All Tickets £6, Mon 1.30 & 3.30pm.

0115 846 7777

Wed 4th April – The Chuckle Brothers at Nottingham Playhouse.

Box Office 0115 941 9419 or www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Tues 10th – Sat 14th April – Grease at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall.

Box Office: 0115 989 5555.

Sat 14th & Sun 15th April – Little Red Riding Hood at Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside.

Back by popular demand, join Stephen and Bridget as they sleepover in their grandmother’s house… All Tickets £6, Sat 3 & 6pm / Sun 1.30 & 3pm

0115 846 7777

Sun 15th April – Tiddler – and Other Terrific Tales from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Box Office 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Sun 29th April – The Owl who was

Afraid of the Dark at Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside.

An irresistible blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling

All tickets £6, 1.30 & 3.30pm.

0115 846 7777

Tues 8th – Sat 12th May – The Diary of Anne Frank at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

Box Office: 0115 989 5555.

Fri 11th May – Eddie & the Gold Tops at Eastwood Arts Theatre, Eastwood Comprehensive.

New comedy with music. It’s the 1960’s and every village in England has a band determined to hit the big time. This tale follows our Eddie, a hard-working milkman, inspired by the cream of the pop charts and tired of the milk-float of ordinary life, ever dreaming of stardom and success. 7.30pm, 10yrs+, £5-£7, 01773 786 212 ext. 123

Sun 13th May – Ruby Red Tales at Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside.

Ruby and her friend Ella squabble, sing, and play. Join them in a magical fairytale world.

All Tickets £6, 1.30 & 3.30pm

0115 846 7777

Sun 13th May – The Chuckle Brothers at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Box Office 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Tues 15th May – There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Box Office 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Thurs 17th – Sun 20th May – The Gruffalo at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall.

Box Office: 0115 989 5555.

Sun 20th May – Sunflowers & Sheds at Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside.

Down on his allotment, Frank’s peaceful routine is turned upside down by the arrival of lively Isabella and her chickens on the neighbouring plot. All tickets £6, 1.30 & 3.30pm 0115 846 7777

Wed 6th – Thurs 7th June – Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play at mansfield Palace Theatre.

Box Office 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Tues 16th June – Gullivers Travels at Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside.

It’s 1699. Lemuel Gulliver sets sail from England for lands unknown. Shipwrecked, he finds himself to be a powerful giant in one land, a tiny plaything in another.

Tickets £7, Various times.

0115 846 7777

May

Tues 1st Weekly until Sept – Buggy Walks at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

10am for about an hour, FREE, Booking essential on 0115 9173 572 or sport@broxtowe.gov.uk

Sat 5th – Wild Kids May Menagerie at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

All children must be accompanied, 4yrs+, 1.30-3.30pm, £4 per child. 0115 972 1777

Sat 5th – 70/80’s Night at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby.

£4/£5 on door. 01623 457100

Mon 7th – Ashfield May Day Festival, Kirkby in Ashfield

10.30am-3.00pm (Parade at 10.30am from Festival Hall) to

Kingsway Park, Hodgkinson Road

A free event for all the family to enjoy. For more info email j.tattersfield@ashfield-dc.gov.uk

Tel 01623 4574339

Wed 9th – Tiny Tots, Busy Bees & Butterflies at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

P&T sessions for 2-4yrs, 10.30am -12noon & 1-2.30pm, £4 per child. Please book on 0115 972 1777

Sat 19th – Spring Fair at Children 1st Day Nursery, Derby Rd, Long Eaton.

Bouncy Castle, raffle, tombola, Adopt a Teddy, cakes, face painting, stalls, refreshments. 50p entry, 11-1pm, 0800 652 1052

Sun 20th – Broxtowe Beginners and Junior Taster Triathlon at Kimberley Leisure Centre

7.30am Start

Broxtowe’s Beginners Triathlon is a fun introduction to Triathlon. The event is a beginners event that can be enjoyed by friends, families, and work colleagues. Triathlon involves three short events linked together to make one exciting challenge. The event involves a swim, a bike ride and a run. There is also a junior event for kids to try!

Entry starts from £11.00 per adult, 15yrs+ and £7.00 per junior. Enter online for discounted price.

For more info & to enter visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/sportsevents Deadline Tuesday 8th May. Contact: 0115 9173572 or sport@broxtowe.gov.uk

Sun 20th – Move & Groove at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Babies explore a magical world through movement, song and props £4 per session (accompanying adult free) 11-11.45am (babies not yet walking), 12.15-1pm (toddlers/walkers up to 4yrs)

0115 846 7777

www.broxtowe.gov.uk/hemlockhappening

Sun 20th – Wild Spring Family Fun Day at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Nature walk at 10.30am, help with bird ID in the hides, drop in activities for the children 11am-3pm, information and displays about composting, a plant stall and much more! FREE entry, poss small charge for some activities. 0115 972 1777

Sat 26th – Spring Fair at Children 1st Day Nursery, Bank Rd, Toton.

Fire engine, face painting, children’s activities, tombola, colouring competition,mega raffle! Free entry, 12-2pm, 0115 972 1113

Mon 28th – Sun 10th June Broxtowe Walking Festival.

This years festival has a walk for everyone. Family walks, History walks, Nordic Walking, orienteering, walk and create and much much more. For further information please contact Julie Cole on (0115) 9173711 or www.broxtowe.gov.uk/walking

June

Sat 2nd – Sunday 10th WHEEE! International Children’s Festival at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Founded in 2005, Wheee! is one of our most eagerly anticipated events bringing kids and little ones into the wonderful world of theatre. See website for details. 0115 846 7777

www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Sat 2nd – Hemlock happening at Bramcote Hills Park.

A fun packed Free day out for all the family with Diamond Jubilee themed activities and performances including community and professional stage shows, make and take activities, sports, re- enactment, dance and culminating in a spectacular Diamond Jubilee Fireworks finale at 10.30 pm.

For more information 0115 9173695

Sat 2nd – Wild Kids at the Hemlock Happening in Bramcote Park.

Join the team from Attenborough at the Hemlock Happening in Bramcote Park for a mini beast hunt and some craft activities. www.hemlockhappening.org

Tues 5th – Jubilee actvities at Titchfield and Oakham Childrens Centre, Mansfield.

Call 01623421880 for more details

Wed 6th – Drop-in Kid’s Art & Craft Workshop at DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Rd, Eastwood.

Have-a-go at making a crown fit for a Queen to celebrate her Golden Jubilee plus many other exciting crafts + ‘Royal’ themed trail Time: 10.30am-1pm & 1.30-4pm £3.00 per child, £2.50 with Broxtowe Leisure Card, free with annual membership. First accompanying adult free, £1.00 charge for additional adults

Tel: 01773 717 353,

Thurs 7th & Fri 8th – Spring Half Term Holiday Clubs – Watery Wildlife at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Fun filled games and activities about the amazing wildlife that live on or near the water at Attenborough. 4yrs+ 10.15am-12.15pm, £5 per child/Conc. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance on 0115 972 1777

Thurs 7th – Jumping Kings & Queens at Lakeside Arts Centre.

To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, create a story scene set in a palace or castle and animate it with finger puppet royals. Make up your own stories and puppet characters to bring the Kings, Queens and courtiers to life.

£8.10-12.30pm, 7-11yrs.

0115 846 7777

Fri 8th – Be My Bear Workshop at Little Drivers, Stapleford.

Fri 8th – Family Film Club – Robin Hood (Disney) at DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Eastwood

11am screening, Certificate U, 1973 £3.00 each, £2.50 with Broxtowe Leisure Card, £2.00 with D.H. Lawrence Heritage Annual Membership Tel: 01773 717 353, visit www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

Sat 9th – “Diamond Jubilee” Conert in the Park at Wistow Hall, Leics.

Bring your own picnic and enjoy an evening of music and fireworks set in the beautiful grounds of Wistow Hall. Supporting LOROS Hospice Care, £, gates open 5.30pm, concert starts 7.30pm. More info

at www.wistow.com or ring 0116 278 6374

Wed 13th – Tiny Tots, Life in Water at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

P&T sessions for 2-4yrs, 10.30am -12noon & 1-2.30pm, £4 per child. Please book on 0115 972 1777

Sat 16th – Fun Day at Sutton Road School, Mansfield.

10 – 1.00 p.m. Call 01623 421880 for more details

Sat 16th / Sun 17th – Excelsior School of Dance & Gymnastics Annual Show, Mansfield Palace Theatre.

For further info visit www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Sat 16th – Kirkby Woodhouse Village Fete at Kirkby Woodhouse Primary School.

Fancy dress competition, welly throwing, baking competitions, bouncy castle, raffle, lots of games to play, and stalls. 10am-3pm. 01623 466302

Sun 17th – Toy Fair at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby.

10am-3pm For more info 01623 457100

Sun 24th – Midsummer’s Day Arts & Crafts Activities at DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Eastwood.

Fairy reads her magical stories, Fairy and Elve crafts & magic themed trail, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1-4pm. £3.00 per child, £2.50 with Broxtowe Leisure Card, free with annual membership. First accompanying adult free, £1.00 charge for additional adults

Tel: 01773 717 353,

Sun 24th – Move & Groove at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Babies explore a magical world through movement, song and props £4 per session (accompanying adult free) 11-11.45am (babies not yet walking), 12.15-1pm (toddlers/walkers up to 4yrs)

0115 846 7777

July

For arts and theatre based summer schools visit