A special edition of our weekly events update



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Welcome to our What's On Weekly newsletter. This is a very special edition as we celebrate reaching 50,000 subscribers, and we're thrilled to reveal a fresh new look to your weekly events update. We hope you like it!

Did you know that What's On Nottingham is brought to you by Nottingham City Council and Visit Nottinghamshire? If you book tickets using links in this email or on our socials, you help support much-loved annual events in Nottingham such as Light Night, Riverside Festival and more - so THANK YOU! 

To help us celebrate 50,000 of you, we have set up an exciting competition with Motorpoint Arena for the chance to win tickets to this year's Em-Con, and the opportunity to save money with half-price tickets to this month's Ibiza Orchestra at Wollaton Park.

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Goose Fair returns for ten days
Goose Fair [ [link removed] ]
Fri 29 September - Sun 8 October
Forest Recreation Ground

A date for your diary: Nottingham City Council and the Showmen’s Guild have announced that Goose Fair will once again be held over ten days in 2023, between Friday 29 September and Sunday 8 October.

The decision follows the successful staging of the fair over ten days in 2022, which saw over half a million visitors come to the event from across the region.

With over 250 rides and attractions and thrills aplenty for all ages, it's one of the largest travelling fun fairs in Europe.

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Win tickets to Em-Con
Em-Con [ [link removed] ]
Sun 11 June
Motorpoint Arena

We've partnered with Motorpoint Arena to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to Em-Con on Sunday 11 June!

Em-Con returns for 2023 with a show that’s set to be out of this world. There’ll be the usual mix of celebrity guests, cos-players, attractions, traders and film and TV props coming together for the most exciting show in the galaxy, and the biggest popular culture event in the East Midlands!

The competition closes on Friday 19 May at 11am.

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BBC Storyville at Broadway Cinema
When Spring Came To Bucha [ [link removed] ]
Today from 4pm
Broadway Cinema

Storyville, the BBC’s landmark international feature documentary strand, is hosting a series of films at the Eurovision cultural festival this month.

As Nottingham is an official BBC Eurovision broadcast partner, three of these films will be screened at Broadway Cinema today from 4pm. The films tell stories from Ukraine, from its rich cultural heritage to the frontline of the conflict with Russia.

Tickets are free but booking is required.

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The Storyville films:



Eastern Front
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Today, 4pm

On 4 February 2022, Yevhen, together with his friends, volunteered to join the first aid squad on the front line. They provided life-saving support and evacuation of the wounded.

This film reveals the experiences of these young men for six months full of drama, despair, fear, hatred, bitterness, love, and, most importantly, faith in victory.

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When Spring Came To Bucha
When Spring Came To Bucha [ [link removed] ]
Today, 6.15pm

In early 2022, the small Ukrainian town of Bucha near the capital, Kyiv, was occupied by the Russian army for several weeks. After a month of intense fighting, the Russian army withdrew, leaving the town destroyed in its wake.

In "When Spring Came To Bucha", citizens share their stories as they clean their streets of debris and re-build their shattered homes. 

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We Will Not Fade Away
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Today, 8pm

For five teenagers living in the conflict-ridden Donbas region of Ukraine, a Himalayan expedition provides a brief escape from reality.

A portrait of a generation that, in spite of everything, is able to recognize and celebrate the fragile beauty of life.

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Nottinghamshire County Show
Nottinghamshire County Show [ [link removed] ]
Sat 13 May
Newark Showground

The Nottinghamshire County Show goes back to its agricultural roots, celebrating everything from livestock, equine and countryside competitions to trade stands, local food producers and craft stalls.

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Castle Rock Yard Party
Castle Rock Yard Party [ [link removed] ]
Fri 12 & Sat 13 May
Castle Rock Brewery

The Castle Rock Yard Party is an annual two-day beer, music and food festival, hosted in Castle Rock's brewery yard and adjoining brewery tap, the Vat and Fiddle.

Expect an insane line-up of beers from near and far, some of the best street food Notts has to offer, and a killer line-up of music to keep you dancing all day!

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Emergency Services Day
Emergency Services Day [ [link removed] ]
Sat 20 May
Wollaton Park

Come and meet Nottinghamshire Police, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue, and other supporting agencies.

There will be a variety of displays and emergency vehicles to explore, including the underwater search unit, drone unit, search and rescue teams, and many more.

The National Police Dogs Trials will also be taking place.

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Fast & Furious Cars
Fast & Furious Cars [ [link removed] ]
Today until 2pm
Old Market Square

If you're in the city centre today between 9am-2pm, head to Old Market Square to grab a selfie with cars inspired by "Fast & Furious", plus the chance to win film goodies! 

"Fast X" is in cinemas from Friday 19 May.

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Nottingham Restaurant Week
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Mon 15 - Sun 21 May
City Centre

Showcasing Nottingham’s vibrant and eclectic hospitality venues, Restaurant Week will include special menus and offers to make going out a more affordable treat.

Over the week, restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars and hotels will be offering a huge variety of deals on dining experiences, all reasonably priced.

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Ibiza Orchestra Live
Ibiza Orchestra [ [link removed] ]
Fri 26 May
Wollaton Park

There are just 2 weeks to go until the Ibiza Orchestra returns to Wollaton Park!

Joining the incredible 26-piece orchestra will be special guests *Marvin Humes*, *DJ Pandar* and *Nikki Ambers*.

The What's On Nottingham 50% ticket discount is still available, so don't miss out.

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Outdoor Cinema at Victoria Embankment
Mamma Mia [ [link removed] ]
Fri 9 - Sun 11 June
Victoria Embankment

Adventure Cinema brings outdoor movies to Victoria Embankment this June, an idyllic spot to enjoy a picnic and a film on the big screen! The films are:

Friday 9 June, 7.45pm - *Top Gun: Maverick [ [link removed] ]*
Saturday 10 June, 11am - *The Gruffalo & Stick Man [ [link removed] ]*
Saturday 10 June, 3pm - *Encanto [ [link removed] ]*
Saturday 10 June, 8pm - *Mamma Mia! [ [link removed] ]*
Sunday 11 June, 2pm - *Matilda The Musical [ [link removed] ]*
Sunday 11 June, 7.30pm - *Pretty Woman [ [link removed] ]*

Tickets start from £9.50 (children) and £15.50 (adults).

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