Notts Going On: Windmill wins and heavy metal Bee Gees
Notts Going On: Windmill wins and heavy metal Bee Gees
Our heads are spinning with all the news and events coming out of Notts this week.
Welcome to Notts Going On! We wanted to set you up for the week ahead this evening, after you’ve got through most of your Easter eggs. This is because you’re likely gearing up for a busy one following a luxuriously long weekend… and okay, we might have been putting our feet up a little, too.
We’ve rounded up news tidbits and events, which we have split down below in our new Notts Going On format.
And, if you’re looking for more things to do in Nottingham this month, we have also got you covered with our April round-up.
Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman
🗞️ News
💸 Sneinton's iconic Green's Windmill is being given nearly £700k in funding for repairs. This will allow it to become fully operational again, fixing the mill sails, machinery, and other parts of the building. It was originally owned by mathematician George Green, who was the first person to create a mathematical theory of electricity and magnetism. The windmill was abandoned in 1862 and was reopened again to the public in the 1980s. Today, you can still go inside it and even purchase the flour that is milled there. Read more on bbc.co.uk.
🪦 Nottinghamshire funeral directors A.W. Lymn has been given the green light to build the UK's first modern barrow site. The handcrafted stone barrows will be set just outside the village of Calverton. Commercial director Pete Clarson told the West Bridgford Wire: “The barrows are more than a place for ashes to be laid to rest. It’s a place where recently bereaved can go to understand their grief, accept their loss, and celebrate a life.” The mock-ups look remarkable, so we're interested to see how the site finishes up. Read more on the West Bridgford Wire.
🏡 We've actually found a home with plenty of luxe features and that isn't too eye-watering in price. The Derby Road Sandiacre period property on Rightmove, listed by Robert Ellis Estate Agents, is a cool £560k. We love its mix of traditional and contemporary features, from its cosy lounge with a log-burning stove to its chic kitchen with a breakfast area and the most glorious oven. It also has three bedrooms, including a master with an ensuite stunning marble-tiled bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower and bathtub with jets. Read more on Rightmove.
⚽ 🏏 Forest is out of the bottom three on goal difference after a much-needed draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Meanwhile, Mansfield lost 2-0 to Hollywood team Wrexham on Friday, and had its Monday game postponed following a waterlogged pitch. County also suffered a Friday loss, against Swindon Town, but on Monday picked things back up with a 3-3 draw to MK Dons. For those who like a slower-paced game, cricket is officially back at Trent Bridge, with the County Championship starting this Friday, seeing Nottinghamshire play against Essex.
🗓️ Events
🛍️ From Wednesday until Sunday, the International Market is popping up in Old Market Square. Expect delicious street food both savoury and sweet, as well as stalls with homewares and gifts for you to peruse. Whether you're in town and are looking for something easy to wander around or just want something different than your normal lunchtime sandwich, this is sure to be a real treat. More info on Visit Nottinghamshire.
🐻 If marmalade sandwiches and adorable red wellies are your thing, you're going to be thrilled to find out that Paddington will be showing at the Royal Concert Hall this Thursday. Not only that, but the London Concert Orchestra will be playing the score throughout, making it an even more cinematic experience. It starts at 3pm and tickets start from £17.50pp. More info on TRCH.
✍️ Have you ever had the urge to write down your thoughts into a poem? Putting down in words how you feel about something can be very therapeutic indeed. Learn how to do just that at this poetry workshop led by Oliver Nicol, who will set unique prompts to get your creative juices going, help you explore historic examples, before setting you off on your own poetry path. This will be taking place at The Carousel on Thursday and tickets are £6pp for general admission and £4pp for NWS members. More info on Eventbrite.
🎸 Like head-banging, but also like singing along without the growls and screams? You may want to head down to Rescue Rooms on Sunday, where New York City’s Tragedy will be playing reimagined tunes. We’re talking disco, soft-rock, and pop classics, all given a new lease of life with a heavy metal twist. Tickets are £20pp and there is a handy Spotify playlist embedded on the Rescue Rooms site, so you can listen before you buy. More info on Rescue Rooms.