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

 

Rainworth Veterans and Combined Services Breakfast Club

Taking place at The Venue in Rainworth on the second Friday of every month from 10am. All services welcome pop in for a low-cost Breakfast with Free tea and coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. Next on happening one the 11^th September.

 

Ride and Stride Sherwood Forest Day Event

There is free admission to the event at All Saints Church in Annesley which will have a medieval theme. On Saturday 12^th September between 10.30am and 4pm.

They’ll be food in the church hall, children’s games, tombola , stalls, local history talks and much more. You may even meet an outlaw or two!

 

Family Fest

The Free event taking place at Wynndale Primary School on Monday 14^th September between 2:30pm – 4:30pm. An event for local families, lots of information, activities and freebies

 

SSA Travel

SSA (Stags Supporters Association) organise family friendly coaches for all Mansfield Town fans to all Mansfield Town Away Games. No alcohol is allowed on coaches. Coaches leave from One Call Stadium and go straight to the away ground so this is a ground to ground service. If you are interested in travelling to Stags next away game text the SSA Away Travel Hotline on 07967 689597 and an SSA volunteer will contact you as soon as possible.

 

Jerry Green Dog Rescue – Volunteers needed

The Jerry Green Dog Rescue charity shop has been open in Forest Town since December It’s based at Unit C Sandlands Court in Forest Town. Every purchase you make goes towards raising vital funds to help dogs who need rescuing, care , rehabilitation and new loving homes. They are always on the look out for volunteers so if you’re interested pop in and see Denise.

 

COMING SOON

 

Fashion Show

In collaboration with VB Style it’s taking place at John Eastwood Hospice on September 17^th between 6:30p, - and 8:30pm. Tickets are £5. For more details head to buytickets.at and search for john eastwood hospice trust. Or give the hospice a ring.

 

Coffee Morning

Taking place on Saturday 19^th September at Edwinstowe Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon. For the John Eastwood Hospice and Edwinstowe Hospice Support Group.

 

Autumn Craft Fair

Taking place on Saturday 19^th September at Vibrant Venue on Portland Street in Warsop between 9am and 1pm. Cakes & Bakes, hand made crochet items, wreaths, pyrograpahy and much more

 

Wired Differently Festival 2026

Wired Differently Sensory Seekers CIC are holding the festival at Portland College between 11am and 2pm on Sunday 20^th September. They’ll be all kinds of fun things to do at this free event including stalls, a woodland adventure zone, therapy donkeys, soft play, a sensory tent and a also a sensoy woodland walk, plus lots more For more details head to the website www.wd-ss.co.uk

 

Spooky Disco

Halloween Themed Kids Disco on Sunday 4^th October between 2pm and 5pm at the John Fretwell Complex Mansfield. The event is supporting the Kings Mill Hospital’s childrens ward. All proceeds go to directly towards providing pyjamas, underwear, socks and other clothing for children in their care. They’ll be a Halloween Photo Shoot, raffle, sweet treat stall and much more. All put together by Little Dream Bug. Tickets are £6.

 

GUIDE REGULARS

 

FND Ashfield and Notts Support Group

Drink, snack and natter. Friendly, welcoming space for FND warriors, carers, family and friends. Every one is welcome. FND stands for Functional Neurological Disorder. Taking place at the Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton between 1pm and 3pm on Wednesday 7^th of October and then on the 1^st Wednesday on the month thereafter. Hosted by Diane Mee for more details phone 07473708299

 

Nottinghamshire Mining Museum

Looking to take the kids somewhere in the summer holidays? Visit the NOTTINGHAMSHIRE MINING MUSEUM.
They are next to Mansfield Railway Station and it is free entry.
See their mining Artefacts, try our down the pit experience and meet our model pit pony Captain. They have activities and interest for all the family and are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.

 

Charity Shop – Bargains For All

Jack Of All Hearts Brain Cancer fundraising shop has moved but not far, they are still in the Handley Arcade (Toothill Lane end) in Mansfield. They have two floors of stock on offer from ladies and men’s 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
 

Community Coffee Morning

It takes place at John Eastwood Hospice every Thursday 9:30 til 11:30. Head down there for a complimentary tea or coffee and a cake. The hospice is on Mansfield Road next to Kings Mill. For more details call 01623 622626 or email contact@johneastwoodhospice.org.uk

 

Charity Shop – Bargains For All

Jack Of All Hearts Brain Cancer fundraising shop has moved but not far, they are still in the Handley Arcade (Toothill Lane end) in Mansfield. They have two floors of stock on offer from ladies and men’s 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.

 

Meeting House Events

The Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel, in the centre of Mansfield, welcomes you to their ongoing events. On Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am they hold a Stay and Play Group for babies and children under 5, with activities, snacks, toys and games; Fridays a Friendly Space, 10 am-1pm with hot drinks, snacks, books, free wi-fi, games, or a friendly chat! There’s limited parking available through the entrance next to the Walkden Street Car Park, pedestrians off Stockwell Gate via Quaker War or from the Four Seasons Shopping centre.

 

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

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

 

Poffles Chatty Cafe Scheme

The Chatter and Natter table is a wonderful way to encourage people to talk to others and will be hosted by a friendly volunteer at Poffles every Wednesday going forward now. Poffles is at their new location 94A High Street Mansfield Woodhouse and for further information about the scheme head to thechattycafescheme.co.uk

 

Forget-me-not Dementia Support Group

They aim to provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for people living with dementia, their carers, families and friends, there's mutual support  from others in similar situations. They meet at Trinity Methodist Church, Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-in-Ashfield on the 3rd Monday of each month; also at St.John's Hall, Skegby Road, Annesley Woodhouse on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The Group which was founded in January 2012 is run by local unpaid volunteers and is to support carers of local people living with dementia. For more details can be found on their website www.fmndemetiasupport.co.uk

 

Sutton In Ashfield Coffee Group

The group is mainly for people experiencing mental health issues, anxiety, or social isolation. No referral is necessary. People can just come along and sit and have a chat over a cuppa and biscuits. The group is held at the Magdalene Centre, Lammas Road, Sutton on Thursdays 2-4pm. Kay who runs it asks for a 50p donation per week.

 

Community Coffee Morning

Weekly on Tuesdays 10-11.30 at Stacey Road Community Centre in Pleasley

Mansfield NG19 7JJ Includes a choice of: Making new friends.

Fresh cooked breakfast, Knitting and crocheting with Pleasley Poppy Group Bingo

 

Card Bingo Night

On the last Friday of each month the Mansfield and District Royal Naval Association hold a card bingo night in the side lounge of the Forest Town arena starting at 7pm – Everyone welcome – next one is taking place on April 24^th

 

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 April 10^th 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.

 

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 August 11^th now at the Costa upstairs at Sainburys 7- 8.30pm and its now free to attend. For more details contact Katie on this email thewritingclub731@gmail.com

 

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