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

New Local Book Club

If you love books this is for you. It will be taking place now on the 2^nd Tuesday of every month going forward. The next one takes place on May 14^th and the topic is Spy Thrillers. Writing club has now finished and Book Club has taken it's place, so they will meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladybrook Community Centre, 7-8.30pm and the fee is £5.00 to cover room costs.The upcoming themes are as follows

11th June - Travel

9th July - Pot Luck - Something hiding on your bookshelf

13th August - Romance

10th September - Comedy

8th October - Supernatural

12th November - True crime

10th December - Christmas theme.

.For more details contact Katie on this email thewritingclub731@gmail.com.

Record Fair

On Saturday 11th May from 9am – 3pm Ian Wood is holding his Record Fair at St Joseph’s Church Hall in Sutton in Ashfield. Whether you are passing by on your way into town or you are looking for that long lost missing record for your collection, why not call in and take a look around? There’s a great selection covering all the decades and all the different genres.St Josephs Church Hall is located at the junction of High Pavement and Forest Street, straight opposite Halfords in Sutton. For further details please contact Ian Wood on 01623 757730.

Nottinghamshire Mining Museum

There are two new exhibitions now open at the museum which is based at the Mansfield Railway Station and is open between 10am and 2pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The PITS includes a coal face experience and will be shining a light on the sacrifice, community and legacy of Nottinghamshire’s coalfield comunities at Sherwood Colliery. The other exhibition is called Into The Light. Notts was at the heart of some of the darkest episodes of the miners strike 40 years ago but out of the darkness came light as women’s roles were transformed through struggle. For more details you can call 01623 239750 or email admin@nottsminingmuseum.org.uk

Charity Fundraiser

English Rose Estate Agents are running a charity fundraiser to raise money for a local day care dementia centre in Kirkby. They also take in clients who have Alzheimer’s and have had a stroke.
They are totally self funded and need all the help they can get. They put excellent entertainment and activities on. English Rose Estate Agents in Kirkby are running a number of events throughout the year to help raise funds. The first one is a table top sale at The Summit Centre in Kirkby on Sunday 19th May between 12-4pm. There will be stalls, face painting, Elsa from Frozen and hopefully an appearance from Bluey. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Upcoming Craft Fairs

A craft fair is taking place at the Tudor Barn in Warsop on the second Saturday of each month between 9-1pm. They’ll be knitting. crochet, wood burnt, sewn and jewellery items, lots of gift items, cakes and handmade jams, chutneys and vinegars The next one is happening on May 11^th .There is also a fair taking place at Turner Hall in Mansfield Woodhouse between 9-1pm on the last Saturday of every month. The next one is happening on May 25^th

Mansfield Town Film Festival 2024.

Bringing together a stunning mix of filmmakers with a strong focus on diverse, working-class talent from across the country, and internationally, enjoy three electric days of incredible short films shown in the beautiful Mansfield Palace Theatre – perfect for those with a love of film. The festival runs from 26 to 28 JULY. For more details head to the website mansfieldtownfilmfestival.com

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.

Local Parkruns

If you want to get a little fitter in 2024 then why not join a local Parkrun? Just visit parkrun.org.uk to register. Some of the local runs take place at the Manor Recreation Ground in Mansfield Woodhouse, Brierley Forest Park in Huthwaite, Clumber Park and Sherwood Pines Forest Park

British Heart Foundation Appeal

The British Heart Foundation in the Idlewells Shopping Centre in Sutton is in desperate need of all your pre loved items. Clothing, homewares and soft furnishings. Ladies and mens wear, shoes, books , handbags, toys, games, ornaments, pots and pans. You can drop your items in to the store or you can phone the shop for a free collection. Their number is 01623 556851.

Charity shop PDSA In Sutton in Ashfield 31 Low street is in need of donations

They are asking for ladies ,men's and children’s clothing ,Bric a brac ,books CDs DVDs, handbags and any unwanted gifts. You can contact the store on 01623 554244 and ask for manager Julie or assistant manager Denise to ask about their car drop off at the rear of store. And if you have any free time and they are also looking for volunteers. They say It’s a great way to meet new people and gain experience in retail.

Local Monthly Writing Club

Do you love books and think you could write one yourself? A great place to get help and support is at the local writing club. The sessions, that also sometimes include guest speakers, are open to all adults and take place on the second Tuesday of each month; the next session is on the 14th May It takes place at the Ladybrook Community Centre on Ladybrook Lane in Mansfield from 7pm – 8.30pm and costs £5 per session. For more details and to book your place email Katie at thewritingclub731@gmail.com.

Ashfield & Mansfield Friendship Group

The group is for those with life limiting conditions, carers and the recently bereaved. It takes place on Tuesdays 10am til 12pm at Healdswood Community Centre in Sutton. Entrance is a £1 donation. For more info call Kelly on 07784359419