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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.

Warsop Parish Council present Shake It Off Warsop

An evening of unforgettable music and energy raising funds for the Wasrop Carnival. It’s taking place on Saturday 9^th May from 4pm til 9pm at the hsed on Wood Street in Warsop. Including a stunning tribute to Taylor Swift plus performances from local favourites, Brad Dear, Just Fran and What’s Left. Book lickts on Warsop Parish Council Website. Book online and tickets are £8 for adults Under 18s £4 and a fmaily ticket for 2 adults and 2 under 18s is £22. Prices will be slightly higher on the gate on the day. There will be a bar and hot and cold food stalls on site.

Charity Night on Saturday 9th May in aid of Marie Curie UK

Music from 'Samuel Wood as Elvis' and your favourite songs from the 60's to present day with the duo 'Rollback'. Also on the night - raffle and Bingo Dave's famous card bingo!

£10 a ticket available from Triple S Snooker & Social Club at Skegby or Morrisons Mansfield, Kirkby or Mansfield Woodhouse. Doors open 7pm.

Charity Shop – Bargains For All

Jack Of All Hearts Brain Cancer fundraising shop has moved but not far too 15 Handley Arcade (Toothill Lane end) in Mansfield has lots 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.

Nottinghamshire Mining Museum

Is now open again Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays 10 – 1 in Mansfield. The museum is located at the train station next door to the ticket office.

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

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 between 10:30am – 12pm. Poffles is at their new location 94A High Street Mansfield Woodhouse and for further information about the scheme head to thechattycafescheme.co.uk

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.

COMING SOON

Sutton in Ashfield and District Rambling Club

There next walks are talking place around the Ashover area on Sunday May 10^th and around Coombs Dale and Lonstone Edge on May 24^th. For coach times and more information please visit suttonramblingclub.com

Mansfield And Sherwood Rambers

In May on Sunday May 17^th they are walking around the Matlock Area and on Sunday 31^st they are going to be in the Mam Tor area. For more information head to MansfieldRambers.org.uk

Dog Show at John Eastwood Hospice

May 16^th at 11am including a tombola.

SOS Charity Fashion Show’s Present a Fundraising Fashion Show and Shopping Event

Taking place at John Eastwood Hospice on Thursday 21^st May 6:30pm – 8:30pm – your favourite brands at up to 75% off sizes 6 to 30. £5 per ticket.

Brass Voices Concert

Newstead Brass Band and the Mansfield & District Male Voice Choir are performing at the Forest Town Arena on Sunday May 24^th at 5pm. Tickets are £10 and all proceeds will be donated to Nottinghamshire Hospice and John Eastwood Hospice.

4A Mansfield Saint John’s Guides

We are having a 100 Years Celebration Service. We would very much like you to attend, and are reaching out to all previous members and their friends and families.1926 –2026Friday 5^th June 2026 at Saint John’s Church St. John Street, Mansfield, NG18 1QH6-30pm for a 6.45pm start. The service will last for around 50 minutes with refreshments to follow.If you have any photographs or memories of your time at Saint John’s Guides we would love to see them.Please RSVP to mansfieldsaintjohnsguides@outlook.com, with your name, number of guests and any dietary requirements. By Friday 22nd May 2026.

The Sherwood Pines Charity Dog Show

Is taking place at the pines on Sunday June 14^th 10am til 3pm. A fun day for all the family raising money for Jerry Green Dog rescue. Lots of stalls including a photo studio and a pet shop, the big blue food truck, local crafts and much more. Thh show itself is 10 fun classes including musical sit and bet sausage catcher. So bring your pets along. Remember dogs must be kept on leads at all times for safety.

GUIDE REGULARS

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

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. 

British Heart Foundation

The shop in Sutton are in desperate need of any unwanted clothing, shoes, boots, hats, gloves and scarves. This can be for Ladies, Men or Children.They are also in need of any Household items like Bedding, Curtains, Ornaments, Pots and Pans.You can either drop off at the store in the Idlewells centre or phone 01623 556851 for a free collection

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 (May 12^th) going forward. The next one takes place on April 14^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