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! 

Be aware there was an error in the original What's On email (dispatched Saturday morning), so if you've entered  this competition off the back of this, you'll need to re-submit to the revised e-address below. Apologies for any inconvenience.

To enter, email storysmash@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 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.

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.

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. 

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

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!

You can switch to our local media partner Notts TV for all things dinosaur. Keep an eye out for announcements, events and interviews leading up to the exhibition. Follow Notts TV on Twitter http://twitter.com/Notts_TV or get latest news on the Dinosaurs of China website http://www.dinosaursofchina.co.uk/news/notts-tv/

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.

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.

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

Splendour | 22 July Another year, another terrific line-up

Upcoming FREE events in Nottingham

19 June - 7 July: Lone Wolf of the Skies: The Life of Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle

19-24 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

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

25 June: Kathak Dance Classes, New Art Exchange

28 June: Mickey Flanagan, Motorpoint Arena

DISCLAIMER:

Every effort has been made to make sure tickets for all these events are still available, but please check with the event organisers before travelling to avoid disappointment.

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