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Blue Ice Experience
Ice Skating
Fri 16 October onwards
*National Ice Centre*
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In a world first, the ice has been turned blue at the Motorpoint Arena. It will also bear the message: Thank You NHS inside a giant rainbow heart.
The blue arena ice opens to the public and is available to skate on from Friday 16 October.
The blue ice-skating experience at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham can be pre-booked now
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1,000 free skating tickets available for NHS and social care workers on the day as a special thank you.NHS and social care workers can obtain free tickets for themselves and three friends/family members for skating on _*Friday 16 October.*_Pre-book via the Motorpoint Arena website and choose NHS/Social Care Worker in the drop down during the booking process. ID badges must be shown upon entry to the venue.
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Online ideas for Half Term
Staying home
Find resources to help you stayentertained this October.
If you're looking for inspiration to keep the kids active and entertained, along with the rest of the family, look no further! We've pulled together the best we can find to support you and your familyto keep boredom at bay this half-term.
Made possible with help from teams within Nottingham CIty Council and partners across the city, as well as national organisations, many of theonline resources linked to from this page are FREE to access and/or download, but you may need to create an account in order to do so.
Be aware that venues and activities are operating under strictCovid-19 guidelines for everyones safety, which may mean that facilities may not always be available.
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Halloween Outdoor Cinema
Ghostbusters
Fri 30 October to Sun 1 November
*Wollaton Hall & Deer Park*
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Join Wollaton Hall and Deer Park this Halloween for a spooktacular outdoor cinema experience...
Following social distancing guidelines, you will be provided with your own pre-spaced deckchairs so you can sit back and enjoy the film safely.
Bookings are for a minimum of 2 people but larger groups are welcome and friendly stewards will help you to reposition chairs if needed so you will be sat together, at a safe distance to everyone else.
There are four fabulously frightening classics to feast your eyes on, so book tickets for your favourite now, and don't forget to wrap up warm...
Psychological scares with *The Shining (15)*, witchy goings on with *Hocus Pocus (PG )*, Vampire tales with The *Lost Boys (15)*and supernatural shindigs with 80s favourite *Ghostbusters (PG) (Pictured)*
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Dinner, drinks and live music
Spotlight
Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October
*Spotlight Bar and Restaurant- Motorpoint Arena*
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Are you missing live music? Enjoy a special acoustic night at Spotlight Bar and Restaurant for an evening of dining, drinking and live music.
Brilliant local artist Matty Haynes Music will be performing.
Enjoy 2-courses for 18 or 3-courses for 23 in a live music environment with a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival
Socially distanced tables and waiting service.
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Just the Tonic Comedy Club
Alun Cochrane
*Sat 31 October
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*Metronome, Nottingham
**5:45pm 18+*
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Just the Tonic has a reputation for the best comedy line ups in the country... you can be sure you are getting one of the best nights in town...
*Adam Rowe* - "His time in the spotlight is surely imminent" The Scotsman
*Alun Cochrane* - a master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchlineMetro
*Troy Hawke* - 'undeniably funny' (Chortle) 'mad comic genius' (The Scotsman) 'Near perfect character comedy' (The New Current)
*Lou Conran* - Proving you can make a stand-up show about literally anything if the performer is skilled enough. The Scotsman "An appealing mix of charm, cheeriness and cheek" Chortle
*Customers booking must be in the same household or support bubble.*
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Christmas Lights Trail
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Fri 27 November 2020 to Weds 6 January 2021
*Wollaton Hall & Deer Park*
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This year for the first time the park and formal gardens at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park are being transformed into an enchanting multisensory spectacle [ [link removed] ] with a trail of discovery through magical lands designed to captivate visitors of all ages. A seasonal classic with a contemporary twist, and a first for Nottingham.
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*Nominate a Shining Star - *Eventorganisers are looking for special someone to be guest of honour and light up the brand new illumination experience on Friday 27 November and be the first to marvel at the enchanting light spectacle.
Nominate someone who has lit up your day and added a bit of sparkle in your life. Or maybe someone who has been through tough times and deserves a unique treat.
The winner will turn on the lights at Wollaton Hall, officially declaring the trail open. They will also receive entry tickets for four.
Nominate your star below. Remember, this could be a friend, neighbour, child or grown-up!
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Nottingham Poetry Festival
Poetry Festival
Fri 13 to Sun 22 November
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This year's festival, will be delivering a blend of events, mixing a small number of live events with an online programme.
Themes will touch on the importance of poetic education, rebel against the notion that poetry is optional, and showcase the contemporary voices speaking now.
One of the poets appearing is Bafta nominated International prize winning writer *Lemn Sissay* MBE. He was the first poet commissioned to write for the London Olympics and wrote the official poem for the FA Cup.
*Booking now*
13 Nov -* Lemn Sissay*
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16 Nov -*Vanessa Kisuule*
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18 Nov -*Anthony Anaxagorou*
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[ [link removed] ]20 Nov - *Henry Normal* SOLD OUT
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Unlocked Festival
Newark Unlocked
Fri 18 June to Sun 20 June 2021
*Newark Showground*
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The UKs newest music festival will be launched at Newark Showground next summer.
Unlocked Fest is a three day music festival whichwill combine well-known headliners with top DJs and tribute acts from the 90s onwards, as well as funfairs, silent discos, artisan food and drink, and a host of camping options.
Headliners for the event include The Feeling, Craig Charles and Ministry of Sound Classical, with other performers such as 5ive, Space, Republica and Sonique also booked.
Launch tickets can be booked now, with the opportunity of either one payment or a monthly payment plan.
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Strictly Come Dancing - Live Tour 2022
Strictly
Weds 9 and Thurs 10 February 2022
*Motorpoint Arena*
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Super-fans will be all set for Strictly's return on Saturday night but as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, and to keep everyone safe, the 2021 arena tour will not go ahead.
Tickets for the 2022 arena tour will be available this year and go on general sale on *Friday at 10am*.
2022 will see the return of a host of the celebs and professional dancers from the BBC One TV series waltzing around the country, performing 33 shows in some of the UKs biggest arenas.
*Why not book something Fab-u-lous to look forward to?*
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