FREE Bonfire Night event, book tickets for Panto, Green's Mill Autumn Fair and Lustre at Nottingham Lakeside Arts

FREE Bonfire Night event, book tickets for Panto, Green's Mill Autumn Fair and Lustre at Nottingham Lakeside Arts



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FREE Bonfire Night Celebration

 

Join us at Nottingham's biggest FREE Bonfire Night celebration, taking place this Thursday 5 November at the Forest Recreation Ground from 5:30pm. Enjoy fireworks, a traditional bonfire, and a funfair too.

Why not catch the tram for the easiest journey - simply get off at The Forest stop.

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Readers' Day Celebration: Saturday 7 November

An amazing day of author talks, workshops and discussions to celebrate Readers' Day! Come along and hear from authors including Orange prize-winner Linda Grant and Judith Allnatt.

Tickets are £20 and must be booked in advance.

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Green's Windmill Autumn Fair: Sat 7 Nov

Never visited Nottingham's own inner-city windmill? Now's the perfect time!

Visit the Autumn Fair, with stalls selling arts and crafts, textiles, gifts and local produce. Plus, climb the windmill and see the breathtaking views across the city.

Entry is FREE and the fair runs 11am - 3pm. 

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Remembrance Day Activities

 

8 November: Nottingham's annual Civic Service of Remembrance will take place at the War Memorial, Victoria Embankment on Sunday 8 November, starting at 10:45am. Members of the public wishing to attend the Service are invited to come along to the War Memorial for 10.30am.

11 November: Representatives of the Royal British Legion, together with the Lord Mayor and Sheriff will gather for the two minute silence on Wednesday 11 November at 11am in front of the Council House. Members of the public are also welcome to come along.

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Lustre at Nottingham Lakeside Arts: 7 & 8 November

Beautiful things for you and your home…

£5 weekend admission (£4 state pensioners, under 16s free)

Lustre returns to Nottingham Lakeside Arts this weekend with one of the highest quality craft selling events in the UK. With over 65 of the country’s finest contemporary craft makers selling everything from fine jewellery, bags and hats to ceramics glass and tableware, it’s the perfect opportunity to buy unique gifts unavailable anywhere on the high street

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Nottingham Comedy Festival 6 - 14 November

 

Tickle your funny bone with the return of the Nottingham Comedy Festival, with over 100 different shows to enjoy at venues around the city, including a bus! 

Comedians performing include: Harry Enfield and Paul WhitehouseGary Delaney, Rob Beckett, Imran Yusuf, Kerry Godliman, Andy Zaltzman, Hal Cruttenden and Justin Moorhouse.

 

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FREE Festival of Social Science Events 


iRights Youth Juries: promoting digital rights: Saturday 7 Nov at the Galleries of Justice FREE

This free, public event is for parents, teachers and all who are concerned about digital rights, including issues like social media, cyber bullying and data privacy.

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 Last Call at the Oasis film screening/discussion: Monday 9 Nov at University Park FREE

This event, in collaboration with the Papplewick Pumping Station Trust,  features a showing of the powerful documentary ‘Last call at the Oasis’, which brings into focus water sustainability issues, followed by a discussion.

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The Nottingham Cave Trail App is now available! 

 

Get a FREE app for iPhone or Android to guide you around Nottingham as you discover more about the secret world of caves under our feet! 

Using the app, you'll be able to watch videos, see pictures and go on flythroughs of the historic caves, many of which aren't open to the public. 

 

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Book your tickets for Panto!

 

Don't miss out on a Christmas panto trip in Nottingham - book your tickets now:

 

At performances of Dick Whittington, look out for collections for our Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a charity which provides a free book every month, to every child in Nottingham during their first five years.


FIRST FRIDAY

First Friday at Debbie Bryan: Friday 6 Nov

12pm – 7pm: Print-Along Craft Social FREE

Our tea time tipples start from 12pm, so reserve a table with friends and enjoy canapés and a delicious cocktail for £8 per person. Our full tea room menu is available with our Brew Room serving delectably chilled Vodka Teas at just £5, Brandy Laced Hot Chocolate at £3.50 and so much more. 

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Save the date!


12 - 22 November: Being Human Festival

14 November: Diwali Celebrations at Nottingham Lakeside Arts

20 November: Christmas Lights Switch-On

12 & 13 December: FREE entry weekend at Nottingham Castle

31 December: New Year's Eve Fireworks
4 February: Light Night