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Do you know someone deserving of a 4Uth award?
It’s time to celebrate the most inspirational young achievers in Nottinghamshire!
This year's 4Uth award nominations are now open and we’re looking to hear about the next group of inspirational young people across the county.
Nominations are welcome from anyone, including friends, family, schools, youth groups, or voluntary organisations – so, if you know someone who deserves to be recognised, we’d love to hear from you!
Nominations are open now until Monday, 5 June 2023 and winners will receive their awards at a special ceremony in November 2023.
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96% offered their preferred primary schools
On national primary school offer day (17 April 2023), almost all of those applying on time received an offer for their preferred school.
This year we received over 9,600 on time applications. It’s our aim to offer a preference to every child and this year 96 per cent of parents received their first preference and 99 per cent received one of their listed preferences.
Follow the link below for more information.
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Get around for £2!
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Haven't you heard? The Government's £2 single bus fare cap has been extended until 30 June 2023, meaning that you can explore Notts for less!
Our country parks at Sherwood Forest, Rufford Abbey and Holme Pierrepont are all accessible by bus, so why not #BusIt the next time you visit?
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Booklets now available for info on cost-of-living support
To help residents who don’t have access to the internet, booklets are now available providing information about cost-of-living help and support.
These booklets are already available in all libraries and children’s centres and will be made available at cost-of-living events around the county.
A print-friendly version of the booklet is available on our dedicated cost-of-living webpage.
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Adventures in music
Inspire libraries across Nottinghamshire.
 Adventures in Music uses rhythm, music and movement to develop your child’s language skills, spark their imagination and build their confidence in exploring making music.
There are 10 sessions in total with a different, enchanting theme each week. From pirates to fairies, a mermaid city to a monster mountain – come along to clap, stamp, shake, dance and sing!
Places are limited, book now.
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Hands-on heritage day
Saturday, 13 May, 10am – 2pm at Mansfield Central library.
 This will be the 10th year that Mansfield has hosted Inspire’s popular FREE history event, a fun-filled day of activities and attractions!
Explore pop-up museums and local history displays, find out about family history, browse the books for sale, and get hands-on with fun crafts and activities for all the family.
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Have all the fun at Holme Pierre Point with a FREE adventure day pass forfour
A lucky winner will receive a Holme Pierre Point Country Park adventure day pass to enjoy for four people.
With this pass, the four of you will be able to go zipping through the sky trail, putting through the mini golf course, throwing some arrows in archery combat and spend time on the water, kayaking.
How to enter:
Simply send your name, address, and a sentence describing why you deserve the adventure day pass, to competitions@nottscc.gov.uk by Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
Terms and conditions:
The winner will be contacted by phone or email. The pass must be used by 30 September 2023, no alternative prizes are available. ID of the winner must be presented when redeeming the winning pass.
There is a minimum age of 8 years old to take part in the activities and wetsuits for kayaking aren’t included in the prize.
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