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School is out for summer!
We've got plenty of fun family friendly activities across the county for everyone to enjoy over the summer holidays. From meeting superheroes and defeating villains at Rufford Country Park, the Summer Reading Challenge at Inspire Libraries, adrenaline-fuelled activities at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, there is something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
If you need inspiration for what to do we have put together our top picks.
Holiday activities and food over the summer
Food and activities for children and young people aged between 5 and 16 years who receive benefits-related free school meals.
For those eligible, there are still places left to book with Next Level Sports, Junior Adventures Group, Lync Active and TB sport. Go online to see the full list of providers and book your place.
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Help shape the design of family hub networks
Family hubs aim to make a positive difference to children, young people, aged 0-19 (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities) and families by providing joined up one-stop shop of support services, each family hub will be unique to the local community it serves.
We want local people to be involved in developing the local hubs at each stage and working with the first site in Retford gave us valuable insight into what is important to families. So that services are easily identifiable for families, we’ve used feedback to develop ideas for branding and this is where you come in!
We’d love to hear from as many families as possible and from children and young people too. Please let us know which option you prefer by Sunday, 30 July 2023.
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Nottinghamshire Day Celebration 2023
Join us for a fantastic fun-filled day to celebrate all things Nottinghamshire, especially our great legend Robin Hood.
Back by popular demand, the Sherwood Outlaws will return with an all action arena show, along with re-enactments, storytellers, music and more!
*please note for those travelling by car there will be a charge for parking.
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The £2 bus fare cap has been extended…again!
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The latest extension means that you can get around for £2 until the end of October 2023, so with the weather taking a turn for the better and our country parks in full bloom, why not #ExploreNotts by bus this summer?
Holme Pierrepont Country Park is now better connected by bus thanks to an trial extension of the Nottingham City Transport 11C service, so what are you waiting for, #BusIt!
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The Mill Adventure Base Holiday Club
The Mill Adventure Base
 Adventurers will get to enjoy at least three fun activities each day, ranging from climbing, canoeing, the zip wire and many more.
This is a great opportunity to make friends, build confidence and develop new skills as the week progresses.
- Weeks commencing 7, 14 and 21 August
- £32 per day, bookable in weekly slots
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Sherwood Forest up close exhibition
Mansfield Central library
 An exhibition of images by natural history photographer, Alex Hyde, showcasing some of the special species of Sherwood Forest close up and in fascinating detail.
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On now until Thursday 10 August
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FREE
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Mansfield Central Library
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Calling all budding authors!
Are you the next Shakespeare, Roald Dahl, Cressida Cowell or Julia Donaldson? Well then we've got just the competition for you!
We're looking for short stories about a cycling adventure. Stories must be no longer than 500 words and will be judged in the following age categories:
- 4 to 7-years-old
- 8 to 11- years-old
A winner will be chosen from each age category, each winner will receive:
- The chance to have their story read over the tannoy at the Nottinghamshire stage,
- a designed copy of their winning story,
- a prize for a family activity at either Rufford Abbey, Sherwood Forest or Holme Pierrepont Country Park,
- 2 x VIP tickets to the Nottinghamshire stage.
Email entries to competitions@nottscc.gov.uk with the subject line as Tour of Britain by Sunday, 13 August.
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