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

 

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

Monday December 1st 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

 

Comedy Night wiith Andy King

Taking place on Thursday 4^th December from 7pm (doors 6:30). At St Helen's Church Pnixton. £5 including refreshments. You can get tickets on the Eventbrite website.

 

Christmas Market

Saturday 6^th December at The Swan in Mansfield. Stalls, selfies, mascots, bouncy castles, carol singing free entry 12pm - 6pm 

 

Christmas Market

Taking place at Poffles in Mansfield Woodhouse on 7^th December 11:30 – 4:30.

 

Disney On Ice Tour - 'Find Your Hero' 

This fabulous fun tour is happening now and runs through until 4th January going all over the UK. The tour will be passing through our area from 17-21 December at the Sheffield Arena. To book your tickets or to find out more visit the Disney On Ice website at disneyonice.com Join Mickey and Minnie as they step inside the story of Encanto with Mirabel and her family, sail away with Moana and Maui and join Elsa on her quest to protect Arendelle. Be inspired as you swim under the sea with Ariel, explore with Belle, and sing-along with Rapunzel.

 

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

 

 

COMING SOON

 

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 December 9^th now back at the Labybrook Community Centre 7-8.30pm and the fee is £5.00 For more details contact Katie on this email thewritingclub731@gmail.com

 

 

 

Christmas Memorial Service – Saturday December 13

This is taking place at Mansfield Crematorium and will be led by Celebrant Drew Baxter.

Photos of loved ones will be shown during the service – should you wish for a photo to be shown please send them in before 5pm on the 9^th of December. The email address for photos is crematorium@mansfield.gov.uk

 

Christmas Market

Sunday 14^th December at Forest Town Arena. Stalls, selfies, mascots, bouncy castles, carol singing free entry

 

Christmas Fayre – DO YOU WANT A STALL

Taking place at Shirebrook Academy 17^th December from 4-7pm at Shirebrook Academy.

Free Entry with lots of festive fun to be had.

You don't have to have a child in attendance at the academy to be able to join us, everyone is welcome. They’ll be a bouncy castle, Santa in his grotto, lots of festive stalls and food & drink. If you are a talented baker, face painter or crafter and would like a stall, please get in touch 01623 742722 o. Stalls cost £15 and the deadline to secure one is Friday 5^th December

 

Panto

The Westfield Folkhouse presents Aladin, from the 17^th to 25^th of January 2026 at the Mansfield Palace Theatre. Tickets are available from the box office now or call 01623 463133

 

Panto

The Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe presents a panto of a lifetime, Rapunzel. Taking place at the Mansfield Palace Theatre from Jan 31st to Feb 7^th 2026. Tickers are available from the Mansfield Palace Theatre Box Office.

 

GUIDE REGULARS

 

 

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 can just come a’ong 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.

 

 

Toffee Hut Chatty Cafe

Every Thursday between 10am and 12pm at the Toffee Hut coffee shop in the Four Seasons. Everyone is welcome, of any age! If your feeling like you just need a little company, whether its for 5 minutes or the two hours, just call in and take a seat at the table with Rachel! Every Thursday same time same place. Helping people out of loneliness.

 

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 Friday going forward now between 2pm – 3:30pm. Poffles is at their new location 94A High Street Mansfield Woodhouse and for further information about the scheme head to thechattycafescheme.co.uk

 

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

 

Donations Needed

The PDSA charity shop on Low Street in Sutton are in desperate need of donations. Their drop off point is Service yard B across from the Lloyds Bank. They are looking for all donations. Mens, Ladies and kids clothing, shoes , handbags, toy, housewares etc. If you can help you can speak to Julie and Denise on 01623 554244.

 

Dementia Singing Sessions

SongTime are excited to share that The National Lottery Fund has awarded them funding to run dementia friendly singing sessions at St Peters Centre in Mansfield every Monday from 2pm to 3.45 for the next two years. The sessions are back this month and are open to anyone, including residents of care homes that might enjoy singing and having fun whilst making new friends. Suggested donation of £2 per session For further information please contact Angela on 07981885013

 

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 WI in Pleasley Village.

Meetings going forward will take place on the last Thursday of each month at The Verney Institute Newboundmill Lane Pleasley

at 1:30pm. The new WI is for people living in the villages of Pleasley, New Houghton and Glapwell. (Thursday November 27^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 December 12^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.

 

Crochet Corner Weekly Event– Ladybrook Community Centre

Whether you’re already a crochet lover or a budding novice, come along to this relaxed and cathartic group where you can enjoy the fun of crocheting. Make new friends, enjoy a hot drink, whilst sharing techniques of this enjoyable craft.

£3.50 per person Kit included

MONDAYS 11:30AM - 1PM 

LADYBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE, LADYBROOK LANE, MANSFIELD, NG18 5JJ

TEL: 07923 664 504

 

 

Space To Connect Weekly Event– Ladybrook Community Centre

A warm and welcoming place for people to come together. Why not pop in and join us for a cuppa and chat? Find out about services and activities across Mansfield and make connections with new people! Meet new people, find information, support and signposting FREE ENTRY Refreshments available to purchase

TUESDAYS between 3pm and 4.30pm

LADYBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE, LADYBROOK LANE, MANSFIELD, NG18 5JJ

TEL: 07923 664 504

 

 

British Heart Foundation

BHF in Sutton are in need of donations once again. They are desperate for clothing, shoes and accessories for Mens, Ladies and Children. They are also in need of Bricca, Toys, DVDs, Cds, Vinyl and Books. They offer free collection or people can drop items off at the shop. Their phone number is 01623 556851

 

Donations Needed

The PDSA charity shop on Low Street in Sutton are in desperate need of donations. Their drop off point is Service yard B across from the Lloyds Bank. They are looking for all donations. Mens, Ladies and kids clothing, shoes , handbags, toy, housewares etc. If you can help you can speak to Julie and Denise on 01623 554244.

 

Advice Session for residents

There is going to be a weekly session to help residents around finances, benefits and support filling in forms from Derbyshire Unemployment Workers Centre, The session is going to be taking place at the community hub in New Houghton on Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30

 

 

Lots of things happening in Pleasley.

Pleasley is supported by so many groups who work hard to make the village a place to be proud of. Please share - all welcome to join us. 

 

• Tuesdays 10-11am at Stacey Road community centre we have Men’s Talk. A small group where men meet, share stories and enjoy breakfast. 

 

• Tuesdays 10-12pm Stacey Hall Group on Stacey Road provide a coffee morning. A place to make new friends and of course at 11am bingo is included. 

 

• Tuesdays 12-2pm at Stacey Road community centre we hold Pleasley Poppy Group who are always busy preparing for the next village event and display. 

 

• Thursday- the last Thursday of each month is the new Pleasley Nightingales WI. They meet at 1.30-3.30pm. Providing a safe place to meet new friends and get involved with interesting topics. On our first year we came 3rd in  The Pleasley Scarecrow Festival with our Florence Nightingale scarecrow. 

 

• Saturday - the first Saturday of each month The Riverside group meet at 9.30-11am at the bridge in Meden Square to tidy up the riverside picnic area. We have created a tranquil space for families to sit, picnic and watch nature at its best. 

 

 

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