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WoN News 17 September

Festival of Food and Drink

Clumber Food and Drink

Sat 18 and Sun 19 September

Clumber Park


The Clumber Park Festival of Food and Drink attracts some of the UK’s best chefs and artisan food and drink producers, offering a mouth-watering day out.

There’s a Gin School for adults, cookery workshops for children, and live music as well as street food, cocktail bars, craft breweries and pop-up cafes.

On Saturday, ITV’s This Morning chef Phil Vickery is joined by ‘Dirty Vegan’ Matt Pritchard, and TV chef Joe Hurd. Michelin star chef Jean Christophe Novelli appears on Sunday with Great British Bake Off’s Karen Wright and Anmarie Spaziano from Annie’s Burger Shack.

Tickets include free entry to the cookery demonstrations, as well as Clumber Park.

Apply discount code NTO to receive 20% off the ticket price.

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Robin Hood Half Marathon - Last chance to enter


RH Half Marathon

Sun 26 September

Nottingham City Centre


Entries close 20 September

The deadline for entering the hotly anticipated return of the Robin Hood Half Marathon is almost here!

Fancy something shorter, or for the kids? Join the Robin Hood Mini Marathon in partnership with Ikano Bank which takes place over 2.5km using part of the marathon route.

Make sure you don’t miss on the Notts running event of the year, taking in all parts of the city including the stunning Wollaton Park, before crossing the finish line back at Victoria Embankment where a very special, bespoke 40th anniversary finisher medal awaits.

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Bands in the Park

Bands in the Park Arboretum

Sun 19 and 26 September

Nottingham Arboretum


The Bands in the Park free Sunday afternoon concert season moves to Nottingham Arboretum this weekend.

This Sunday, enjoy the Cool Jazz quintet, playing swing and Latin from the 1930s to the 1980s by the great jazz composers such as Thelonius Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Charlie Parker and many more. 

The performance begins at 2pm. 

Next week's performance is from Midlands-based modern brass band - Deep Down Brass.

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Maggie's Culture Crawl

Maggies Culture Crawl

Fri 17 September

Highfields and Wollaton parks


Cancer support charity Maggie’s is inviting you to see your city in a whole new light while raising vital funds to help people living with cancer.

Maggie’s Culture Crawl  is a 10km sponsored walk taking in iconic and cultural highlights 

‘Culture Crawlers’ will enjoy a scenic route that starts and finishes at Lakeside Arts Centre, takes in Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, and enjoy musicians, choirs, dancers and interactive activations en-route.

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Ice Hockey Olympic Qualifiers

Womens Ice hockey

Thurs 7 to Sun 10 October

Motorpoint Arena


This prestigious Olympic qualifying tournament will take place in the UK next month as Great Britain Women begins the bid to reach the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.

The four team tournament - comprises Team GB, South Korea, Slovenia and Iceland.

​​​​All tickets will cost just £6 each (plus booking fee), with under-16s free with every paying adult.

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Alicia: Rock opera

Alicia

Thurs 30 September

Colwick Hall


This one-of-a-kind rock opera performed in stunning surroundings, has been written and produced in Nottingham.

The immersive show evolves around you, as candles flicker and winds howl in the iconic setting of Colwick Hall.

Alicia grew up in an ancient village of black magic, where the powerful are shown respect and the use of fear strengthens their hand... 

Some of the greatest rock music ever written has been specially rearranged to accompany the story.

What's On Nottingham subscriber offer - Enter the code NCC after registering and receive a 10% discount on all seats.

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Chicago

Chicago TRCH

Mon 18 to Sat 23 October

Royal Concert Hall


Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer.

Roxie murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Billy Flynn.

Billy is Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer who transforms her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines.

Relive one of the iconic musicals of the 1990s or see it for the first time.

Book now

 

The Wanted

The Wanted

Friday 11 March 2022

Motorpoint Arena


After a seven-year hiatus, boy band The Wanted is back in the city next year as Max George, Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuinness, Siva Kaneswaran, and Tom Parker come back together to perform new music alongside songs from their new Greatest Hits album.

The Wanted is one of Britain’s biggest pop bands, with over 12 million record sales worldwide, 10 UK Top Ten singles and 2 UK Number 1 singles - All Time Low, and Glad You Came.

Tickets go on general sale from 9am on Fri 17 Sept

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Titus T.rex Secret Science Show

Titus Symposium

Sat 25 September

Wollaton Hall


Meet the professionals engaged in current T.rex and other prehistoric life research at this special secret science event.

Enjoy a wide range of speakers and workshops and a self-guided walking tour of the Titus – T. rex is King exhibition included in the price.

This secret science event is suitable for all, including children aged 10 years and over.

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Big Tennis Weekend

Big Tennis Weekend

Sat 25 and Sun 26 September

Nottingham Tennis Centre


The Big Tennis Weekend roadshow returns this month with the inflatables, tennis games, and fun activities.

Sessions are aimed at 3-10 year olds. All equipment is provided and the great coaching team will be on hand to help you enjoy the session which is played with smaller nets, rackets and lower bouncing balls. 

There is one session on Saturday afternoon and two sessions on Sunday. No need to book – just turn up! 

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International Market

International Market Greek

Weds 22 – Sun 26 September

Old Market Square


The popular International Market returns next week to Old Market Square. Over 40 traders from around the world will be selling hot and cold street food, and a range of arts and crafts.

All the traders are UK-based, but are selling a wide range of products, spanning continents...

A full list of traders is available at the website.

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Christmas at Wollaton - Popular slots selling fast

Christmas at Wollaton 2021

Fri 26 November to Sun 9 January 2022

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park


Christmas at Wollaton, the highly popular immersive Christmas experience returns to Wollaton Hall in November where it will once again, turn the famous site into an enchanting world of light and music.

A brand new trail for 2021 will bring new smiles of delight as the park is transformed into a magical wonderland set to captivate visitors with awe inspiring illuminations.

Popular slots such as early evening weekends and around Christmas are booking up fast so it is recommended you book early to avoid disappointment.

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If you are a Nottingham City resident, there is a limited number of discounted tickets available per time slot to Nottingham City Council Tax payers. Please have your 8-digit council tax number ready when booking. The discount is applicable to all ticket types.



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