If you are a charity, voluntary or non-profit organisation and you’d like to get something on the guide, send an email to theguide@mansfield103.co.uk

Upcoming Panto at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield

• Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe present Jack and the Magical Beanstalk at Mansfield Palace Theatre

• Jan 25^th – Feb 1^st

Get ready for a spectacular show filled with laughter, adventure, and a whole lot of magic. You won't want to miss out on this enchanting experience for the whole family! As always, money will be raised for worthwhile local charities at these performances so what are you waiting for?

To get tickets for both pantos call the box office on 01623 463133 or head to the palace theatre website.

Come and join your local Male Voice Choir in 2025

Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir celebrated its 80th anniversary year in 2024 with 25 events during the year including appearing at the Royal Albert Hall and Southwell Minster. As they go into 2025, they learn new repertoire and now is the time for new members to come and join the choir.

If you would like to come along, listen and see if it is for you, please visit us on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm at St. Augustine’s Church, Abbott Road, Mansfield NG19 6DD. Alternatively give Ian a call on 07956 148349 or our choir secretary Eileen Lawrence on 01623 455373.

For more details please visit mansfieldmvc.co.uk

​A Level Open Event - Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield

Taking place on Thursday the 23^rd January between 5:30 and 7:30pm - Discover state-of-the-art facilities, connect with passionate teachers, and explore their wide range of A Level courses. Book your place by heading to the eventbrite website and searching for Mansfield & Ashfield Sixth Form College.

COMING SOON

​Mansfield and Ashfield Careers and Training Fair

Taking place on Wednesday the 29^th January the fair will give you a chance to speak to local employers about:

- Job opportunities in your area

- How to access training courses to develop your skills

- Receiving one-on-one support to help you plan your next steps

Whether you're looking for your first job, a new training opportunity, a change in career, or you just want to see what's out the and explore your options the Careers and Training Fair is the place to be. Employers and training providers will be on hand to chat about local opportunities from 10:00am - 2:00pm and expert careers advisers will be available all day for one-to-one support. It’s all taking place at Futures Mansfield Centre, NG18 1JN, and is open to anyone who is aged 16 or above. Futures is on Queen Street in Mansfield Town Centre.

Charity country music night – Turner Memorial Hall – Mansfield Woodhouse
With live artistes Martin Boyd and Johnny Flinton plus’s Jjs disco. Saturday 1st February
Line/ partner dancing ,£10 on the door. 7.15 till late. No bar, please bring your own drinks. Tea and coffee making facilities available. Car park on site At Turner Memorial Hall Welbeck Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9JY Contact Joe on 07506724756 for further info

Sutton Rambling Club

Sutton In Ashfield and District Rambling club have their second walk of the New Year taking place on Sunday Feb 2^nd around the Hathersage area . For more details and information about bus pick up times head to suttonramblingclub.com

​Mansfield Light Night 2025

Mansfield Light Night is taking place at Carr Bank Park on Saturday 15, Sunday 16 and Monday 17 February between 4.30pm and 8.30pm daily.

Prepare to be captivated as Mansfield District Council showcase the parks natural splendour into a luminous haven. It’s the second year of this extremely popular event and it’s expected to be bigger and better than in 2024. Please note you will need to buy a ticket for this year’s event.

GUIDE REGULARS

Charity Shop – Bargains For All

Jack Of All Hearts Brain Cancer fundraising shop at 10 Handley Arcade in Mansfield has lots of stock on offer from ladies and mens clothes, to Nemesis Now goods and bric-a-brac. They are open 10am - 3pm Monday – Saturday apart from Wednesdays when they close at 1pm. All profits go to helping people with brain cancer.

New Local Book Club

If you love books this is for you. It will be taking place now on the 2nd Tuesday of every month going forward. The next one takes place on January 14^th at the Ladybrook Community Centre,

7-8.30pm and the fee is £5.00 to cover room costs. For more details contact Katie on this email thewritingclub731@gmail.com.

Bereavement Cafe at Mansfield Crematorium (running on the first Monday of each month going forward)

Monday 3^rd Feb 10-12pm in the  flower hall, the vestibule and the main chapel, as well as the grounds. It's a chance for those who want a space to chat to talk to people who have lost someone to have somewhere to have a chat, a cuppa and a cake with people who are going through something similar. Local celebrants and crematorium staff will be on hand for a chat and to signpost people  to different charities and organisations for any professional support they might need. Everyone is welcome & it's free to attend. For more details email bereavementcafemansfield@gmail.com also keep an eye out for a new facebook page coming soon.

Rainworth Veteran’s Breakfast Club

Calling all veterans and families, including serving personnel to come along to ‘The Venue’ Kirklington Road, Rainworth NG21 0JR. Taking place on Friday 14^th February and then the second Friday of the month at 10am. They’ll be a low cost brekkie and free tea and coffee. For more details you can call the Venue on 01623 797975.

If you are a charity, voluntary or non-profit organisation and you’d like to get something on the guide, send an email to theguide@mansfield103.co.uk