Notts Going On — Nottingham Restaurant Week and Mary Earps, Queen of Stops
Sausage dogs, an elegant home in West Bridgford, a new cinema, and more...
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On 🗓️
Nottingham Restaurant Week 🍽️
When: June 2-8
Where: Various venues around Nottingham
How much: Deal prices from £10pp-£30pp, tours £33pp
Dine out in town and enjoy delicious deals during this week-long foodie celebration. It’s a good idea to download the It’s in Nottingham app to see the offers available. Our top picks are the grilled cheese and a coffee for £10 at Blend at the Contemporary, crackers, a drink, and a main for £15 at Pho, and a charcuterie board and bottomless wine for £25 at The Hockley Arts Club.
Do if: You’d like to explore more of Nottingham’s wonderful food scene.
Gary Barlow 🎶
When: June 6-8
Where: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
How much: £49.50pp-£92pp
With the Take That star’s career spanning four decades, Gary Barlow has plenty of memorable songs under his belt. He will be performing a mix of these from his time in the boyband like Patience, Shine, and Never Forget, as well as songs from his solo career like Forever Love and Let Me Go. He will be supported by Brad Kella, who won The Piano TV show.
Do if: Take That songs always give you goosebumps (you can admit it!).
An Afternoon Picnic With Birds of Prey 🐦
When: June 7
Where: Thoresby Park, Newark
How much: £9.95pp adult, £5.95pp child, £3 per car
Hawkeye Falconry UK will be showcasing the talents of hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons during this captivating event. Food-wise, you can tuck into the Thoresby BBQ and ice cream, or even grab a special Thoresby picnic box for £8. Complete the whole experience by channelling your inner Robin Hood and trying axe-throwing and archery.
Do if: You and your family are always up for action-packed adventures.
Em-Con 💥
When: June 7-8
Where: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
How much: £18pp adult, £13pp child
Meet famous actors, shop merch and memorabilia, and watch panels during this huge celebration of pop culture. Guests this year who will be doing autographs and photos include Harry Potter’s Warwick Davis, Doctor Who’s Anita Dobson, and Robin Hood’s Jonas Armstrong. We also recommend dressing up — both for fun and so you don’t stick out like a sore thumb.
Do if: You’d love to properly geek out for a day or two.
Dachshund Bark & Brew 🐾
When: June 8
Where: BrewDog, Nottingham
How much: £9.38pp adult, free for dachshunds
Dachshund owners and dachshund lovers are invited to head down to BrewDog (fitting, right?) for an adorable afternoon of fun. There will be sausage bobbing, dog treats, a charity stall, a raffle, and more. Funds raised will go towards the Dog Meat Trade Dachshund Rescue and Support Group.
Do if: You love sausage dogs and supporting good causes.
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Fashion 🛍️
I’m a Nottingham fashion stylist — here’s what to wear this summer
Wondering what to wear now summer has arrived? Nottingham-based fashion stylist Bee Newham has got you covered with a range of stylish trends to try, as well as where to shop them from.
Hot Property 🏡
It’s not very often that a home brings together style, space, and location, but this four-bedroom home in West Bridgford definitely does that. Downstairs it has four reception rooms, including the sitting room with a beautiful inglenook fireplace. Upstairs you’ll find four bedrooms, including the master with its own en-suite and private dressing area. It also has some very jazzy carpeting throughout, which may or not be to your taste. It’s listed at £895k and marketed by Rex Gooding. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
⚽ Queen of Stops: Nottingham born Mary Earps announced her retirement from England last week. The 32 year old goalkeeper won the 2022 European Championship, reached the final of the 2023 World Cup, and was named The Best goalkeeper in the world two years running by FIFA. Her replica shirt that she had to fight to get produced sold out in minutes in 2023. You can find out more about her in the new documentary Mary Earps: Queen of Stops. bbc.co.uk / bbc.co.uk/iplayer
🍿 Popcorn ready: Cinema chain Vue has announced that it will be opening the doors of its new Nottingham location on June 27. This will be in the former Cineworld site in The Cornerhouse. They haven’t announced too many other details, apart from the fact it has installed new VIP seats with more legroom. myvue.com
🌷 Wall to wall: Plans to refurbish and restore Wollaton Hall’s centuries-old walled gardens were approved by Nottingham City Council on Friday (May 30). This is a community-led collaboration between the Friends of Wollaton Park group and the Wollaton Hall Historical Society. Wollaton West Councillor Steve Battlemuch, told Notts TV, “My view is that we want to get to the point where that area of the park is open seven days a week for all to visit.” nottstv.com
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🏴 England
The City Ground will play host to Thomas Tuchel’s England next week as they host Senegal. Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White is in the squad and the Three Lions will play at the City Ground for the first time in 84 years. The match is sold out, with just limited hospitality tickets remaining. englandfootball.com
🏏 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Nottinghamshire secured a dramatic win against Yorkshire last week in the County Championship Division One, breaking a valiant last wicket stand with rain closing in to win by 163 runs and remain at the top of the standings.
The Blaze were knocked out of the Vitality T20 cup at the semi-final stage, losing to Lancashire by seven wickets in a rain-affected game.
Both sides are now well underway in the Vitality Blast, with the next games being the double-header this Saturday. trentbridge.co.uk
🏹 Notts Outlaws
30/05: Notts 229-3 beat Warwickshire 226-5 by seven wickets.
31/05: Lancashire 216-3 beat Notts 169 all out by 47 runs.
🔥 The Blaze
30/05: The Blaze 160-4 tied with Warwickshire 160-8.
31/05: The Blaze 170-3 beat Lancashire 169-4 by seven wickets.
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