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Sunday 23 August
Online
12noon – 8pm
Don't forget that Nottingham Carnival 2020 is: Not on de road...but Online...with all the usual carnival activities shared virtually:
It's all about the spectacular costumes! So much love and attention goes into making these each year. Don't miss the virtual parade online! - Click the image alongside to watch a trailer
Nottingham Carnival Reggae Dancehall Tent will be on the live stream between 4pm and 8pm - V Rocket International Showcase will be performing exclusively as part of an all-star line up of local and international artists.
Here is some of the musical talent performing this year: DJ Dibz, DJ Steel, Lisa Hendricks and The Project-Us Band, DJ Rudes, Dialtone Sound, Gam Rock, Black Squad, Persona90z, Success Sound, 6160 with Bitta, Fido Skell, Stacey J Pepper, and Biggie.
PLUS: Panya The Poet, and Caribbean Flavours - a Jerk chicken masterclass.
Follow the event on the platform that suits you...
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This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
12pm until 9pm
Nottingham Arboretum
Free entry
Bringing the feel-good festival vibes to the city! Enjoy great beer, local street food, live music and DJs each night..
Here's what people are saying:
“Look forward to popping down again soon. DJ was 👌👌👌“
“Love the outdoor space, will definitely be back”
“😊👍💃 Safe, friendly, calm, grown up atmosphere”
“Was there with friends and family had a brilliant time 😊”
Enjoy Sunset DJ sets every night from 7.30pm and pop-up food outlets. This week, Nottingham Street Food Club traders are Project D (Project Doughnut) and Hunger (Hunger Foods)
The music line-up for this weekend is:
Friday: Remy, Chai, Jaque Seviour
Saturday: Danny Smalls, Adam Zarberba, Betsey
Sunday: Amanda David, Alice Robbins, Callum Kerrigan
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 Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August
Silver Screen Drive In, Bottesford
First Act Approx 7.45pm with 10.30pm finish
Not wanting to miss out on laughs for the summer, Just the Tonic has gone outdoors. They've teamed up with a production team to bring you 'Laughter in a Field' in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir.
Full bar, group groupings, socially distanced seating bubbles. Booking essential.
Just a 30 minute drive from Nottingham, 20 minutes from West Bridgford, 10 minutes from Grantham or Bingham.
Friday 21: Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Tiernan Douieb plus guest
Saturday 22: Russell Kane, Dane Baptiste, Dave Longley plus guest
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 Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August
Sneinton Market
Enjoy delicious street food, ice-cold beverages, sweet treats and good vibes this Friday and Saturday at Sneinton Market Avenues.
Top traders from across the UK come to Sneinton, offering a variety of cuisines (vegan friendly). This week enjoy 13th Elements (Certified Burger Specialists)
Pellizco (Mexican Street Food) Squeak Beaver Poutine (Poutine Warriors)
Luisas Vegan Chocolate (Quality Ice Cream Sundaes)
Sugarberry Studios (Brownie Queen)
There is also a fully stocked Wave Bar serving ice-cold pints, cocktails and all over refreshing beverages.
A table booking only policy is in operation. There are five sittings, on the hour each hour. Each one lasts two hours.
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 Until Sunday 23 August
Online
Nottingham Arts Mela is in its final week with the big finale over the weekend.
This week has been about art and culture and about summing up the journey taken of the last couple of weeks.
The online festival for the weekend offers film, dance, poetry, music, cookery, and even some Bhangra on the Beach! There is something to entertain everybody.
The festival will go out on a musical note with performances from Khiyo (7:00- 7:30 pm) and Jangal: Soumik Datta (7:30-8:00 pm)
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Until Wednesday 2 September
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Daily - 11am-6pm
Bring the little ones (Ages 3-9) to go crazy on the Bumper cars, even crazier on the crazy golf, and to experience the thrills and spills of the mini roller coaster. Reach for the stars on the mini trampolines and enjoy some fun carnival food, too.
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park is now fully open so how about making a family day out of it?
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 Until Sunday 30 August
Old Market Square
11am to 8pm daily
Welcome back to the city centre! Whether you want to relax for a few moments while you eat your lunch or stop off for a quick drink and a bite to eat, Old Market Square is a great place to stay for a while and enjoy the fresh air. There are rides for the kids too.
There's lots of free hand sanitiser! What's stopping you? We're looking forward to seeing you back in town very soon.
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 Thursday 13 to Thursday 27 August
Newstead Abbey
Daily 11am-5pm
Take a trip to Newstead Abbey for a traditional funfair experience. There are rides for all the family. Career down the Lighthouse Helter Skelter, or enjoy a more sedate ride on the Carousel, test your nerve on the Chair-o-Planes and lots more.
Just half an hour's drive from the city centre, Newstead Abbey and Gardens is open, including the Historic House and Formal Gardens so why not plan a full day out?
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Until the end of August (8am-6pm)
YMCA Youth and Community Centre, Aspley
£130 per week, per child (no day bookings available)
Open to children of all schools
Nottinghamshire YMCA is delighted to offer a brilliant, fun-packed activity club this summer holiday for children (Ages 5 to 13) to enjoy.
Hosted at the YMCA Youth and Community Centre in Aspley, campers can enjoy indoor and outdoor sports, crafts projects, STEAM activities, invasion games, dancing competitions, gaga ball, and much more!
What to expect - Children will be able to get involved with all sorts of sports, games and creative activities
Park visits - Children at Melbourne Park Day Camp benefit from the park being right on their doorstep - weather permitting.
Arts and crafts - Children get involved with a variety of artistic methods; painting, collage, clay modelling, decoration making and sketching.
STEAM - a hands-on approach to learning that using Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics to engage children in fun activities to demonstrate how these subjects work in the real world; and use them to encourage creativity, imagination building, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Outdoor and indoor sports - football, cricket, rounders and loads more outdoor sports and games! Also try a hand at orienteering and outdoor team building challenges.
The team has put hygiene measures in place to keep children safe this summer. They will be continually reviewed throughout the holidays, in line with government guidelines and updates. To book, please phone our main number on 0115 711 7006 or email [email protected]. You can also book online using the link below:
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