The Aviva Tour of Britain rides into Nottingham, Harvey Hadden Sports Village opens, Nottingham Jobs Fair, Robin Hood Folk Festival and more!

Almost time for The Aviva Tour of Britain!

The Tour of Britain rides into our city on Friday 11 September, bringing the worlds best cyclists back to our city as we host the thrilling finish to Stage 6 - a winding, challenging route that sees the riders journey over the hills of Derbyshire from Stoke-On-Trent to the Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham.

Now that the new Tram routes to Clifton and Toton Lane are opened, the tram really is the perfect way to travel to the Forest Recreation Ground to watch the riders arrive, between 2:30pm and 3:30pm. There will be activities and live music to enjoy too! 

Thanks to our Stage 6 sponsors BioCity for supporting the Tour of Britain in Nottingham.

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Rolling road closures will be in force along the route as the cyclists pass through - see the route here. Bus diversions will also be announced soon.

FREE Jobs Fair - Tuesday 8 Sept Organised in partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions and sponsored by NatWest, the event runs from 10am-3pm at the Capital FM Arena and aims to support local jobseekers by bringing together businesses who are recruiting, training providers and support agencies under one roof. People can talk to individual companies, apply for jobs and get additional help with searching for jobs, building their CV and job applications. >>Find out more

Harvey Hadden opens on 1 September! Harvey Hadden Sports Village officially opens to the public on 1 September, with visitors able to use all of the facilities. Beechdale Swimming Centre will close to the public on Friday 28 August.  An official opening, and FREE fun day will follow on Saturday 12 September. >>Find out more

Robin Hood Folk Festival

Newstead Abbey 4, 5 & 6 September

The first ever Robin Hood Folk Festival at Newstead Abbey is happening this weekend! Don't miss live music from acts including Eliza Carthy,Oysterband, Martin Simpson, Moulettes, Elliott Morris, Show of Hands, and many more!

There'll also be an array of craft stalls and stands, various food stalls, beer tents, archery for kids and adults, jugglers, entertainers and lots of fun for all the family. 

Tickets are from £35 for adults and £12.50 for kids, and are also available from Nottingham Tourism Centre on Smithy Row, opposite Primark. 

>>Find out more and get tickets

Happy 25th Birthday to Nottingham Tennis Centre! You’re invited to our anniversary event on Saturday 5 September, 11am to 5pm Come along and enjoy some great free activities, including Face painting Tennis sessions Challenges and competitions Themed fitness classes Skateboarding & BMX exhibition Plus much more!

1984 at Nottingham Playhouse Wed 9 – Sat 26 Sep Prior to a World Tour and direct from the West End, this five-star production of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984 returns to Nottingham where it all began, following two West End runs, a sold-out run at the Almeida, and two critically acclaimed UK tours. Don’t miss your chance to see the show everyone’s talking about! >>Get tickets

New China / New Art - Sat 5 – Sun 1 November Djanogly Gallery, Nottingham Lakeside Arts This exhibition showcases a diverse range of video works by the latest generation of artists to emerge from Shanghai and Hangzhou. All of the works involve encounters between internationally established approaches to art-making and local forms of cultural thinking and practice. Some evoke atmospheres of anxiety and unease; others, beauty and meditative stillness. Many also display a wry sense of humour, playfulness and desire to provoke, characteristic of the generation of artists born in China after the death of Mao Zedong in 1976.

Macmillan Fest 2015 Saturday 5 September 2-5pm Enjoy a fun day's music festival at Rescue Rooms and Rock City, all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.  Tickets are £11, with bands including Evil Scarecrow, Lacey, As December Falls, Glamour Of The Kill, and The Winter Hill Syndicate performing. >>Get tickets

FREE Sew-a-long at Debbie Bryan - Friday 4 September

3pm - 7pm: Sew-Along

Our monthly Craft Social, bring your own or create personal and unique gift tags through embroidery.

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Bands in the Park - Sunday 6 September 

Enjoy FREE live music from the Newstead Brass band at the Victoria Embankment this Sunday, from 2 - 5pm.

Maggie's Culture Crawl

Friday 4 September

Take a walk on the cultural side this September - all for a good cause! On Friday 4 September Culture Crawl Nottingham, sponsored by Unum, will take you on a nine mile night-time adventure around the city.

As you wind your way through the streets, you’ll uncover a route steeped in history, art, and culture, whilst gaining exclusive access to amazing buildings.

>>Register to take part

More events:

• 2 September: FREE Bat Walk at Bulwell Bogs 8pm
• Until 27 September: Knitted Garden in Bloom at Framework Knitters Museum
• Until 30 September: Lantern Lit Evening Garden at Pure Land Japanese Gardens

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