What's On Mansfield

Get creative at an artist led Craft Bomb workshop. Come along and make finger puppets from lots of different recycled and craft materials. It is sure to be a fun workshop – why not put on your own puppet show afterwards with the results! This event is part of the Mansfield Local History Fair.

**NEED TO DECLUTTER?** Recently seen on Dragons’ Den, book your stall at the award winning Mum2mum Market to sell your quality nearly new baby and children’s clothes, toys, equipment and maternity wear and keep ALL of the profits! Book your stall now at the Mum2mum Market website.

20+ local beers 8+ ciders + prosecco and wine bar entertainment Friday and Saturday food available situated on local bus routes to Mansfield Chesterfield Sheffield and Nottingham

Livewire & more TBA. Artists performing: Livewire.: Tickets avaiable.

Bat walk and illustrated talk - find out more about these fascinating, but often misunderstood creatures by joining Dr Sheila Wright and members of the Nottinghamshire Bat Group for an escorted walk to see the species of bat that inhabit Wollaton Park.

Enjoy the Hardwick parkland through the changing seasons on a guided walk with a Ranger. Booking Not Needed.

Find out more about the collection at Hardwick and discover the treasures in our attics. From the textile store to the unusual plaster mouldings there is plenty to discover in the attics. Booking Not Needed.

Ever wanted to take sneaky peek upstairs and see what’s hidden up in the attics' Join our room guides on Thursdays in May and June to explore the attics of Hardwick Hall and see what’s kept in storage. See objects uncovered and find out about their stories (excluding school holidays).

The recipe for a great weekend with over 80 top local producers,lots of stunning hot food, real ale and wine bars, add a dash of craft and gift stalls,with lashings of excellent live music and mix together to make a lovely foodie family day out. Booking Advisable. Dogs on leads welcome.

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations, providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time!

A small walk up the hill to an amazing 5 acre Bluebell wood

Two adjoining gardens each planted for seasonal colour. The larger one has mature, mixed island beds and borders, a gravel garden to the front, a small wild flower area, large wildlife pond, orchard and soft fruit, and vegetable garden. Show of late flowering tulips. The smaller gardens of No.

As seen on Dragon’s Den, Mum2mum Market is coming to Chesterfield! NEED TO DECLUTTER? Sell your quality nearly new baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment and keep ALL of the profits! Book now at the Mum2mum Market website.

Codnor Castle Heritage Trust Open Day. You are invited to our monthly Open Sunday, This is a "walk to event", there is no public parking at the moment, Light refreshments available, guided tour and talk by Trustees at 12,00 and 2,00 pm more details to follow nearer the date

Celebrating 21yrs since major planting transformation. Single handed labour of love has grown out of hillside pony paddocks into much admired landscape gardens. One-time playground for children, a source of shared pleasure from village openings incl 16 yrs for NGS.

Varied acre. Bamboo fenced Asian species area with traditional outdoor wood fired Ofuro bath, herbaceous border, raised rhododendron bed, vegetables, greenhouse, pond area and art studio and terrace.

An afternoon of nostalgia remembering the stars of the ’Fabulous Fifties’ and Swinging sixties featuring a great cast.

Visit the Discovery Centre to view our Spring Exhibition from the Worksop Society Of Artists. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into some gentle exercise or training for a parkrun or Race for Life, this is the perfect group for you. Join our qualified Leaders in Running Fitness, in the beautiful setting of Clumber Park to gradually build your fitness and confidence in running.

Pushabout walks are aimed at anyone walking with a baby or toddler in a pushchair wanting to become more physically active. The walks are over terrain suitable for pushchairs and last approximately 1 hour, usually with a distance of 2 to 3 miles. Booking Not Needed. children welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

The workout that tones the whole body! Burns 46% more calories than ordinary walking. Great for neck, shoulder and back problems. Easy on the knees and joints. Suitable for all levels / ages. Sociable, safe outdoor exercise.

Enjoy a run through the woodland and parkland around Clumber Park. Starting from the Burrow (located near the cricket ground) this 5km (two lap course) takes you through the woodland and parkland of Clumber Park. If you would like an official time you will need to register at www.parkrun.org.

Join our volunteer rangers on a guided walk around less familiar parts of Clumber Park reflecting a diverse range of habitats. The walk will last between 2-3 hours and cover up to 6 miles. The walk covers a mixture of surfaces across heathland and woodlands so paths may be muddy in places.

The workout that tones the whole body! Burns 46% more calories than ordinary walking. Great for neck, shoulder and back problems. Easy on the knees and joints. Suitable for all levels / ages. Sociable, safe outdoor exercise.

Enjoy a run through the woodland and parkland around Clumber Park. Starting from the Burrow (located near the cricket ground) this 5km (two lap course) takes you through the woodland and parkland of Clumber Park. If you would like an official time you will need to register at www.parkrun.org.

If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into some gentle exercise or training for a parkrun or Race for Life, this is the perfect group for you. Join our qualified Leaders in Running Fitness, in the beautiful setting of Clumber Park to gradually build your fitness and confidence in running.

A great way to become more active with walking for health. The time taken varies depending on the walk length which are 1, 3, 5 and 8 mile walks. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Ian Hartshorne, a local man from Pentrich is raising money for Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA). As part of his amazing funding raising challenge Ian will be hosting an event at Pentrich Village Hall, Main Road Pentrich DE5 3RE On Saturday 12th May 2018 from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Live steel music performance by Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra from Stockport

Free Parking Free Admission Refreshments Entrance to St Peter/St Pauls

Talk by Heather Sharpe An explanation of the analysis of the physical characteristics and patterns of handwriting in order to identify the writer’s personal characteristics.

Join playwright Tina Jay for a one-day workshop. Explore and develop a range of dramatic writing techniques for creating your own short or full length play.

Ryton Chorale presents Mozart’s Requiem and Coronation Mass Conductor David Wynne Soloists: Soprano - Alexandra Wynne, Alto – Jenny Bianco, Tenor – Oliver Vincent, Bass – Sam Oram Organist: Simon Lumby at The Crossing, Newcastle Street, Worksop, S80 2AT Sunday 13th May

A weekly FREE timed 5K run that starts and finishes at Shipley Country Park car park. It is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. Registration with Parkrun is required before your first race.

An introductory workshop to the art of mosaics. We will guide you while you create a stunning piece of mosaic artwork to take home. All equipment and materials provided. Suitable for beginners.

The Swinging Sixties Show will take you on a musical journey through the decade that became associated with the birth of British pop culture, classic American soul and its iconic fashions.

Join us at The Workhouse as we celebrate International Women’s Day with the launch of ’Suffragette and Suffragists: 1918-2018’ textile exhibition. Booking Not Needed.

Nottingham Trent Theatre Design Students and The Workhouse are creating an exciting and intriguing performative costume event ’Who Cares'’. The students will be working with volunteers and young homeless people to create costumes that speak through time about care work. Booking Not Needed.

The Workhouse is working in partnership with the National Trust Public Programme to present an exhibition of photographs and paintings from National Portrait Gallery entitled Women and Power.

The Workhouse is working in partnership with the Women and Power National Trust public programme to present an exhibition of photographs and paintings from the National Portrait Gallery.

Join us at The Workhouse as we celebrate International Women’s Day with the launch of ’Suffragette and Suffragists: 1918-2018’ textile exhibition. Booking Not Needed.

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education Costume Construction Course Project: costume exhibition of traditional historical costume based on research from The Workhouse Southwell from Lady Laura Ridding to nurses and teacher to paupers. Booking Not Needed.

Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings. Artists performing: Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings.: Tickets avaiable.

TrueBlue Music is delighted to have secured this oppoprtunity to promote this wonderful duo in the beautiful surroundings of the HopBatn Southwell.

Enjoy browsing around 20 specialist nurseries selling a variety of unusual plants.

Our annual book sale of the new year. For all book lovers come along and pick up a bargain on Saturday, 19 May, 2018 @ Lowdham Village Hall, 9.30am to 3pm Free entry for all public. Refreshments available many home made at affordable prices. Stalls £15 & £20.

Rattlejag Morris will be singing and dancing in the first sunrise of summer at dawn on the top of Laxton’s ancient castle hill, followed by breakfast butties and beer (for a small donation).

James Martin at Denby Pottery Village on Sunday, 29th April Denby Pottery Village will be hosting two Spring Cookery Demonstrations by James Martin on Sunday, 29th April at its popular Visitor Centre adjacent to Denby Pottery.  Andy Twigge, Radio Presenter, will be the compere so it promises to be a fun event.

New for 2018! A series of talks followed by tea and scones. A series of talks followed by tea and scones. 9 May: Florence: Women and Changing Traditions 3 July: 25 years at Mr Straw’s House 11 October: Conservation at Mr Straw’s House. Booking Essential. Phone: 01909 482380.

Join us for a guided walk, taking in the places the Straw’s worked, worshipped and wandered. Learn a little more about the history of Worksop and the Straw family on this walk through the town. Tours are running from 10:00am from Warwick Villa, 5 Blyth Grove. Booking Essential. Phone: 01909 482380.