This weekend: Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity (to 21 Feb)

These creative and inspiring science, technology, engineering and maths based events and activities in the heart of Nottingham will ignite your curiosity, whether you’re 2 or 102!

• Curious City – Saturday 17 Feb - taking over the city centre! Venues include intu Broadmarsh, Central Library, Broadway, and National Videogame Arcade. There’ll be tonnes of family fun!
• Curious Lates – The most curious series of evening shows Nottingham has ever seen! With demonstrations, talks and even sciencey-themed comedy, there’s sure to be a night to grab your interest
• Curious Communities – includes visits to local libraries and community centres. Includes Sneinton, Bilborough, and Bulwell
• Curious Conversations – For education or related professionals

Check out the full event programme

It's in Nottingham Light Night - one week to go!

Get ready for the eleventh Nottingham Light Night - Friday 23 February. 

Start planning your night with our great interactive map

In the meantime, here are a few highlights that you might want to look up. The map contains event descriptions...

Enchanted Water - at the canal side, includes StarGate installation and the Lantern Company puppets

Nottingham Castle – The Circle Squared (top of the green) - an interactive dome with projections and soundscape

Sneinton Market - puppet/carnival parade

Dazzling Dodecahedron -  Installation on Smithy Row which is a colourful sensory installation that you can go inside

Dhol players performing on Friar Lane, Smithy Row and outside the Theatre Royal

Outside the Theatre Royal  also, will be an installation where the public's portraits will be projected onto the wall

Courtesy of It's In Nottingham - there are also a number of dancers and street performers. They’ll be on Bridlesmith Gate, Pelham Street, Old Market Square and outside St Peter’s Church. 

Its in Nottingham Light Night is organised in partnership with ‘It’s in Nottingham’. The event is being supported by community groups and city venues.

Half Term - ideas to keep you busy!

Whether it's getting out and about, being active, or finding some great attractions to visit; there is loads on offer in the city this half term - check out our listings and we guarantee there is something fun for every family!

Read more about Half term fun

Storysmash Festival: A Story in a Game

Friday 23 February, 1pm - 6pm at Nottingham Conference Centre, Burton Street, NG1 4BU

Anybody, any age interested in writing and designing computer games - shouldn't miss this!

Storysmash has assembled a staggering line up of award winning authors and writers. Find out what inspires them and take the opportunity to get advice into helping with your own stories and characters. 

Read the full programme

Grab your free tickets now!

Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay - Volunteer!

Be at the heart of the action…

On Thursday 7 June, the world’s finest triathletes will race in heart of Nottingham as they start their Olympic qualification journey. Victoria Embankment will welcome over 15,000 spectators to watch triathletes from 18 different nations battle it out, with a TV audience of millions watching from home.

We need volunteers to help the day go smoothly; looking after the athletes and spectators, helping create an event Nottingham can be proud of.

Volunteers will receive meals throughout the day, and event uniform; plus a chance to be up close and personal with the action.

Help is needed in shifts between 4-7 June

For more information and to sign up please visit nottingham.triathlon.org

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