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 March 2nd 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

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.

Mick Fallon presents Retro Heaven 3

Back to the 70s and 80s on Saturday 7th March at The Forest Town Arena. 4 Djs playing on vinyl playing the very best of 70s and 80s classics. Fancy Dress Prizes to be won. Doors open at 7pm and there is a late bar. Tickets are £5 and you can get them by calling Mick on 07789968352 or Forest Town Arena on 01623 624678. In aid of John Eastwood Hospice.

Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers

Their next walk is a 7.3 mile walk around the Upper Don Valley on the Sunday March 8^th. For more details head to ramblers.org.uk and search for Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers.

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. 

COMING SOON

Fundraising Afternoon Tea for Age UK

Taking place between 2:30pm and 4:30pm on Wednesday March 11^th at St Andrews Parish Hall in Sutton. £9.50 per person/ To book tickets call Elaine on 07872839605. There will also be entertainment at the event.

Mothers Day Memorial Service at Mansfield Crematorium

Sunday March 15^th at 10am in the Thoresby Chapel. The special service will be led by Steven Blakeley of A Wass Funeral Directors. Photos of Mum’s will be shown in a special moment of reflection. If you want your mum to feature send photos no later than 5pm on March 10^th to crematorium@mansfield.gov.uk

Mansfield Music and Drama Festival

Drama Festival - From the 23^rd to the 25^th April at St Mark’s Hall Mansfield.

Music Festival 25^th - 26^th April Crescent Centre Mansfield and 27^th April at Mansfield Palace Theatre. Perform before a live audience and showcase your talent. For all information and how to enter by Feb 28^th head to mansfieldmusicdramafestival.co.uk

Marie Curie Charity Night

Triple s Snooker and Social Club in Skegby 9^th May – doors 7pm. Tickets available from the Triple S or from Amanda on 07811716753. Featuring Music with Rollback and Samuel Wood as Elvis, a raffle & Bingo Dave’s famous Card Bingo.

GUIDE REGULARS

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

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 March 10^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

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 March 13^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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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 March 27^rd

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