Nottinghamshire Pulse #3

Good Morning, Nottinghamshire. Welcome to issue 3. There’s so much happening this weekend. We are excited to get out and about and get involved and we hope you are too!

In today’s email:

• What’s happening (Weekend preview)

• Northern Lights in the East Midlands

• Recycled Wood to Help Poverty in Nottinghamshire

Let’s Dive in!

What’s Happening?!

Weekend Preview

Friday

Evolution Drone Light Show ✨

Witness the amazing Evolution Drone Light Show at Trent Bridge Stadium in Nottingham, this Friday night from 7 pm, with the show starting just after 9 pm. See a mesmerizing tale of evolution unfold in the skies above as drones dance in harmony, weaving a narrative of our journey through time. Arrive early to enjoy food and music before the show begins. Find out more about this epic-scale theatrical event, HERE.

Saturday

Nottingham Racecourse Beer Festival 🍻

This Saturday, brace yourself for an electrifying night of racing excitement! Indulge in the rich flavours of Nottinghamshire's finest beers, ales, and ciders as you savour every sip. With live music to bring your classic rock favourites to life, the stage is set for an evening you won't soon forget. So, gear up for thrills on the track, delicious libations, and rocking tunes that will keep you on your feet all night. Find out more, HERE.

All Paws Pup Up Cafe - Nottingham 🐕

Pup Up Cafe is back in Nottingham for 2024! Take your friendly dogs to the Brewhouse & Kitchen Nottingham for a day of fun. Your dog can enjoy props, toys, treats, photo ops, plus more surprises! Join the furry festivities and find out more, HERE.

Houseplant Rescue 🪴

A fun and informative event is happening at Nottingham Organic Gardeners’ garden plot on Whitemoor allotments. Learn organic care for your houseplants. Bring your troubled plants for rescue and repotting, and swap small plants and cuttings with fellow gardeners. Discover tips on propagation and expanding your plant collection naturally. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, this event is for you! Find out more HERE.

Sunday

Nottingham Puppet Festival 🎭

The Nottingham Puppet Festival is still on and finishes this Sunday! This is your last chance to get down this weekend and make the most of it! This festival celebrates the art of puppetry with creativity and flair. The event has run from April 9th until April 21st and there is loads to do! Check out what is happening, where it’s happening and when it’s happening, HERE.

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Extra Beats

Walking Football Club - Mansfield Senior Reds play at Mansfield Rugby Club, every Monday from 10-11, and every Thursday from 11-12. This is for over 50’s and they are looking for more to join in! If you are interested, please contact Steve for more info at - [email protected]

The Nature of Stimming - Join Autistic Nottingham, the country’s first entirely Autistic-led autism charity at Nottingham Castle this Saturday from 3 pm for an insightful talk and look into the world of “stimming“. In this brief but impactful talk, explore the significance of stimming in promoting self-soothing and emotional expression, debunking misconceptions along the way.

Sherwood Observatory Open Day - Head down to view the Sun through special Solar telescopes this Saturday. There will be lectures inside the lecture room followed by a tour of the telescope inside the observatory dome. Hot & cold refreshments with a selection of cakes will be available to purchase on-site. Find out more HERE.

Congratulations to Mansfield Town FC on being promoted to League 1 after last night’s victory against Accrington Stanley! ⚽

The Digest in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire Food Waste Scheme to Utilize Recycled Wood

Gardens of Giving, a community interest company in Ashfield, aims to empower youth with gardening skills and residents with new abilities. Scrap wood will be provided to schools, colleges, and community groups for crafting planters, while seed donations kickstart the first crops.

Northern Lights Captured

The Northern Lights dazzled the East Midlands on Tuesday, delighting stargazers who managed to capture the spectacle. Thanks to clear skies, folks in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Derbyshire got a glimpse of the aurora borealis, caused by charged particles from the sun hitting the Earth's atmosphere.

New River Trent Plans Green Light!

Last week, we discussed Nottingham City Council's planning application for a new bridge. Today, at a meeting on Wednesday, April 17, councillors unanimously backed the proposals, marking a significant step forward in the project. Full construction will not start until Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Planning Committee has also approved the plans, expected in the coming months.

Thousands of Visitors Experience the Immersive Luminarium in Mansfield

Despite facing multiple closures due to bad weather, the 10-day art installation event organised by Mansfield District Council drew in nearly 8,500 attendees, including visitors from as far as Cornwall and Pontefract. The event ran from Thursday the 4th of April to Saturday the 13th of April and showcased a diverse range of artworks and captured the attention of art enthusiasts from across the region and beyond.

Civil News 🏛️

All 26,000 Nottingham council homes will be checked over in a bid to make sure they are up to new standards.

Nottingham faces a shortfall of 6,000 new homes due to limited space, city council officials report. To address this, several councils are collaborating on the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan, aimed at meeting future housing demand.

A list of Nottingham City Council meetings for April can be found here. The next comes on the 18th of April with the Nottinghamshire Pension Fund Committee. This will be live streamed on Youtube as all meetings are, HERE.

Live Events

Thursday

🎤(Comedy) Revolution Nottingham| Stand-up Comedy Night| 7:30 pm - 10:15 pm| Tickets

🎭(Event) Mansfield Palace Theatre| Calendar Girls| 7:30 pm| Tickets

🎭(Event) Nottingham Royal Concert Hall| Life of Pi| 2 pm| Tickets

Friday

🎸(Music) The Black Market Venue| Friday Night Live Music Night| 9 pm| FREE

🎸(Music) Old Salutation Inn| 80’s Electro Pop Night| 9 pm - 3 am| INFO

🎸(Music) Canvas| COLDPLAY by Cloneplay| 9 pm| Tickets

🎭(Event) Alferton| American Wrestling EPW| 7 pm - 9:30 pm| Tickets

Saturday

🎸(Music) Selston Parish Hall| Charity Music & Line Dance| 8 pm| INFO

🎸(Music) Canvas| Tainted Love- 80’s Party| 7:30 pm| Tickets
 
🎤(Comedy) Metronome| Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Early| 6 pm| Tickets

🎤(Comedy) Metronome| Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Late| 8 pm| Tickets

Monday

🎭(Event) Mansfield Palace Theatre| The Tortoise and The Hare| From 2:30 pm| Tickets

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