Hi there!
Welcome to the ASKLiON Easter Holiday Edition! This newsletter is your go-to guide for all the exciting events, activities, and community groups happening around Nottingham this Easter season.
In this edition, you'll find a variety of family-friendly events, engaging activities, and vibrant community gatherings that make Nottingham a lively place to be. Whether you're looking to connect with your community or find fun ways to keep your kids entertained, there's something for everyone.
Additionally, we list support services to help you navigate through challenges you might face. From health and well-being resources to community support groups, we're here to ensure you have everything you need to enjoy the season to the fullest.
Dive in and explore the best of what Nottingham has to offer this Easter!
Activities For Children & Families
Not sure what to do with your children this Easter? Not to worry! ASKLiON have compiled a range of activities that you and your family can enjoy at home or out and about. Check our webpage Holidays Activities
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FREE Fun And Food
Is your child entitled to Free School Meals? If so, check out our FREE Fun and Food offer this Easter! Lots of Holiday Activity Clubs will be providing FREE Fun and Food throughout the Easter holidays - simply find a session near you and join in the fun!
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Spaces of Belonging
Our popular Easter holiday family activities are back! Join in to create and play in our large space.
Our fantastic Play & Learn Facilitators are on hand to guide you through the activities. As always, we'll be setting up some more relaxed areas with sensory toys and books to read together too. Find out more...
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Easter Eggstravaganza
Get your skates on this Easter holiday for a spectacular season of fun at The National Ice Centre! We’ve got an exciting schedule of events perfect for little ones, families, and budding ice sports enthusiasts. Find out more..
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At our Holiday Fun sessions, you can learn to bake Biscuits, Bread and our popular Easter Egg Hunt is back! Find our eggs to win amazing prizes!
You can also see how flour is made, climb the mill and experiment like a scientist. Find out more....
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Easter With Nottingham City Libraries
Join Nottingham City Libraries for a fun-filled themed picture hunt running from Saturday 5 to Saturday 19 April! Plus, all libraries will be hosting Easter craft sessions throughout the holidays. Click here for Easter holiday fun!
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What about us adults?
Not into eggs? ASKLiON has hundreds of local activities and events around Nottingham for all ages. Whether you want to try out a new hobby or connect with people with similar interests, be sure to check out our What's On Calendar or Things to do Pages.
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 There are so many new local groups & activities being added to ASKLiON every week! Below is just a snapshot of the fantastic variety of things available to you in Nottingham. Visit the ASKLiON things to do page and have a look through by category.
What's On In Your Area?
Be sure to visit our ward pages. Just select your ward and continue to find local activities and events. Find your local community & leisure centre, visit your local libraries webpage, join your local Facebook page or use the link to find support services in Nottingham. Visit What's On In Your Area
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Sky Mirror Dance
Sky Mirror Dance is a group of dancers aged 50+ who collaborate with choreographers to create pieces to perform in local community settings, and provide a variety of workshops and classes. We welcome new members at any time, and meet at Fabric. Find out more...
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Spring Makers Market
There is much joy ahead is home to markets and workshops, with community and wellbeing at its heart.
You will find a warm welcome, unique and high quality handmade crafts and food stalls with a space for coffee. Find out more...
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Social Sewing Group
Our Sewing Group brings people together to learn and share skills, build confidence and make friends. We have sewing machines available for you to use and a small selection of fabric and haberdashery for you to buy.
Find out more...
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Nottingham Central Library
Visit the new Nottingham Central Library and connect with your community. They are running a variety of events/activities/groups for both children & adults.
Not visited yet? Take part in a guided tour with their friendly Library Customer Advisors.
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Nottingham Community Centres
Looking for somewhere to host your next kids party? Many centres have rooms available to hire! Community centres are friendly, welcoming places at the heart of community life. They provide many opportunities to try out new activities, meet people with similar interests, and to make friends. Click here to find your local
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ASKLiON Feeling Lonely Page
Holidays can be a difficult time for those that may feel socially isolated. You may be young or old, in a relationship or on your own. You can also easily find social groups and activities in your area if you are looking to connect with others. Visit our feeling lonely page now
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Dementia Friendly Activities & Support
Check out our refreshed ASKLiON dementia page. Quickly find information & support for you or your loved ones, and discover dementia friendly events & activities to help connect with others. Click here to visit
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Wellbeing Wheel
Create an action plan by using our Wellbeing Wheel. Improve your health and wellbeing by identifying what you want to achieve, what you can do differently to achieve your goal, and what advice, information and support will help you along the way.
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 ASKLiON contains hundreds of support services across Nottingham. Whether you're looking for dementia support, carers, mental health services, housing, childcare or anything else, be sure to check out the ASKLiON Directory.
Refugee Roots
Refugee Roots provides a place to belong for refugees and people seeking asylum. We provide a range of activities including free English classes, art and creative activities, befriending and advice & guidance. Click here to Find Out More...
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Mental Health Support
For support with a range of mental health needs such as anxiety, depression and stress, to domestic violence and addiction, visit the ASKLiON mental health support page to find free and local mental health services.
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Gambling Support
If you are affected by gambling, whether that is your own or another person’s gambling, know that help is available. There is a range of support to choose from in Nottingham. Find local and national services that can provide you with help, advice and guidance. More information...
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 You can visit the ASKLiON Money Page to access a useful one-stop-shop that pulls together simple steps everyone can take to help manage their finances - such as:
- Taking control of your household spending with a budget plan using free budgeting tools at asklion.co.uk/budgeting
- Tips for reducing and prioritising your bills at www.asklion.co.uk/bills
- Benefits for children including free childcare, Healthy Start Vouchers and free school meals and checking the benefits you’re entitled to using the Benefits Calculator tool at asklion.co.uk/benefits
- Finding places which offer cheap food - including community supermarkets, social eating projects and food banks at asklion.co.uk/food
- Free or discounted public transport in Nottingham with Concessionary Travel Passes or other travel discount schemes at asklion.co.uk/travel
They have also put together a booklet that you can download which is full of lots of useful information to help you and you can read it here
To our provider subscribers. Don't forget about ASKLiON's provider corner! Here you will find information to support you as a provider of a health and social care service. This includes information on training you and your staff can access and up to date funding opportunities to help you align your business with local demand.
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For all the latest help and support visit Ask Lion: https://www.asklion.co.uk/
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