 Storysmash Launch with Actor/Author Charlie Higson | 24 June
Join Fast Show, Broadchurch and Grantchester actor Charlie
Higson - author of bestselling Young Bond and The Enemy books - as he
launches Storysmash*.
*A series of workshops and masterclasses in which you’ll learn to write a
story, and to create a digital game. Your game will subsequently be launched
online for people to play (as part of the Storysmash website) as well as
showcased in Nottingham City Libraries and GameCity 2017 Festival. For more information click here
WIN TICKETS to Storysmash!
Entering the competition is easy. Simply email storysmash@nottinghamcity.gov
and include in the subject line ‘What’s On - Storysmash launch ticket offer’.
Don’t forget to let us know your name and contact details.
NOTE: Only the successful winner will be contacted. Winner
to be drawn 11am, Wednesday 21 June. Competition tickets valid for Saturday 24
June only, and cannot be exchanged or refunded.
 Lord Mayors Day | 24 June
From 11am, the new Lord Mayor and
the city’s infamous resident, Robin Hood leads a procession from the Council
House to Nottingham Castle. Enjoy a day of FREE family activities in the Castle
grounds including ‘have-a-go-archery’, falconry displays, storytelling, a
living history camp, and live music on the Victorian bandstand. Along with the
chance to explore the castle, enjoy Cave Tours from £5 per person.
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Derby / Saturday 24 June from 10am
Derby Market Place
Newark / Sunday 25 June from 10.30am
Newark Market Place
Show your support for the men and women
who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops, to
Service families, veterans and cadets.
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 THIS SUNDAY.....
WHY NOT MAKE CITY RIDE A FATHER'S DAY TREAT....
Get dad on a bike. Have a family moment . Bring your friends, bring your family and join us on a ride to remember
along the River Trent, Victoria Embankment and past the City Ground.
With loads
of free entertainment, this is a totally new way of experiencing your city. For
more information or to register click here or to watch four time Olympic gold medalist Laura Kenny discussing the importance of the City Ride click here
The route.....
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JOIN
NOTTINGHAM TENNIS CENTRE - EXCLUSIVE OFFER / OPEN DAY 24 JUNE
Has this
week’s the action at the Aegon Open Nottingham inspired you? If so, don’t miss
the OPEN DAY this Saturday, or why not take advantage of a ‘Summer Tennis Offer’
to join Nottingham Tennis Centre for just £9.99. Call 0115 876 1600 or click here
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GO-TRI Triathlon | 24 June
Pool based triathlon perfect for beginners
taking place at Ken Martin Leisure Centre in Bulwell with a static bike stage
(no need to bring your own!), and run in Bulwell Hall Park. £10 to enter. For more information.
And if you get the Triathlon bug there's always the British Triathlon Mixed Relay Cup Nottingham / 2 September on Victoria Embankment welcoming elite teams and Olympians.
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30 June
A brand new event comes to Nottingham. A 5km run, or walk taking place at the unusual time of 5.30am, allowing you to explore your city in a new light when the streets you know so well are deserted.
Participation is over 80% female and we hope that all of you who are part of the 'This Girl Can' revolution join us for this unique experience. Sneaky peak at entrant T-shirts and finishers medal. Click here to find out more and enter
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 1 July - 29 October
Wollaton Hall hosts the main exhibition with complementary events taking place
at Lakeside Arts. Featuring fossils and specimens never before seen outside
Asia, Dinosaurs of China brings to life the story of how creatures
evolved into the birds which live alongside us today.
Tickets still available...don’t miss out as selling fast!
  Meander through show
gardens, designed by local nurseries, horticultural colleges, landscapers and
our volunteer teams, and gather inspiration for your own garden. Meet the
growers and garden centres on hand to show you their plants, shrubs and trees
and then take a look in the home and garden marquee for seasonal plants, gifts,
garden furniture, or relax and listen to live music with great local food and
drink. Click here for more
information.
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Wollaton Arts Festival | 1 - 16 July
A celebration of all
that is great about this area of the city and the people who live there.
Enjoy a
packed programme of arts activities at various venues in Wollaton including the
festival finale, the Big Picnic. For more information.
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7 July - 1 September
Don't miss exceptional performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jane Eyre, The Lost World, The Wind in the Willows, The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Peter Pan, The Mikado, Billionaire Boy, Pride and Prejudice, Great Expectations, Twelfth Night, Northanger Abbey and The Emporer's New Clothes. Click here to book
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17 June - 7 July: Lone Wolf of the Skies: The Life of Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle
17 June: Father's Day Biscuits, Green's Windmill
17 June: Nottingham Bach Choir, St Mary's Church
17-24 June: Jo Cox Commemorations, Great Get-Together
21 June: Make Music Day, Nottingham Performing Arts Library Service
22 June: Nightfish!, Local Band Showcase, Southbank Bar
24 June - 2 July: Sherwood Art Week
UPCOMING events in Nottingham
18 & 25 June: Kathak Dance Classes, New Art Exchange
19 June: Life Drawing with Oliver Lovley, Malt Cross
19&20 June: Coal, Nottingham Playhouse
23-25 June: Earth & Fire, International Ceramic Fair
24 June: One Way or Another, Blondie Tribute (Dementia Fundraiser), Saltbox Bar
25 June: Sunday Social: Mr & Mrs Textile & Paper Orgami
28 June: Mickey Flanagan, Motorpoint Arena
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