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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On 🗓️
Nottingham Beer & Cider Festival x Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne & Prosecco Festival 🍺🍷
When: October 7-10 and 8-10
Where: Trent Bridge, West Bridgford
How much: From £15pp early bird, from £18pp on the day
Try a range of drinks from local and national vendors alike during these two festivals, with one showcasing proper good beer, and the other specialising in wine and bubbles. The beer festival kicks off Wednesday, and then they are both running Thursday-Saturday. Your ticket allows entry into both festivals – simply purchase a wine glass or beer glass to continue the party. As well as drinks, both of these will have food and drink and entertainment to enjoy.
Do if: You’d like to sample a variety of tipples, especially with the festive hosting season on the way.
Beer and Cider: trentbridge.co.uk
Wine, Champagne, and Prosecco: trentbridge.co.uk
Lucy Beaumont: Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos 😂
When: October 9
Where: Nottingham Playhouse
How much: £26pp
During this special comedy show, BAFTA nominee Lucy Beaumont is delving into her year of spectacular quiz-show mishaps. From accidentally costing a gameshow contestant £79,000 to flopping on Mastermind, from going into hiding after Celebrity Traitors to creating cow-udder couture on The Great British Sewing Bee, she’ll transform these experiences into her signature stand-up. Expect plenty of cringe and all the giggles.
Do if: You have made a mistake recently – this will make you feel better about it.
Nottinghamshire Pick Your Own Pumpkins 🎃
When: October 10-11, 17-31
Where: Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell
How much: Free entry, pay for the produce
Truly immerse yourself in the spirit of the season by visiting the best pumpkin patch in the area. Here you’ll be able to pick your own pumpkins, as well as squashes and gourds, in a variety of colours and sizes, from mini to XL. As well as scooping up seasonal produce for decorating and cooking, there will be tractor rides, and food and drink – including from local legends Doughnotts.
Do if: You’d like to create special autumnal memory – this is a particularly lovely activity to do with the family.
nottinghamshirepickyourownpumpkins.com
Rapunzel 🎭
When: October 11
Where: Lakeside Arts, Beeston
How much: From £10.50pp
Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in a tower by a wicked witch, who cuts her beautiful locks and sells them for a tidy profit (eek!). Now it’s time for Rapunzel to take control. This bold adaptation of Bethan Woollvin’s witty twist version of the tale is brought to the stage by Wrongsemble in a theatrical adventure brimming full of music and magic. It’s 45 minutes long with no interval – so bear this in mind if going with little ones.
Do if: You’re looking for a fun yet impactful activity for the children this weekend.
Chutneys & Jam Cooking Class 🍅
When: October 11
Where: Pippley Walled Garden, Beeston
How much: £75pp
At Pippley Walled Garden’s fabulous Cookery School, you can learn how to make jams and chutneys with the school’s chefs, ready to take home later in the day. While the jams are bubbling down, you’ll tuck into your autumnally themed bagel selection and soup for lunch, before wrapping warm and joining the garden team on a foraging tour to discover how to scout out autumn’s best bounty.
Do if: You’d like to learn how to properly make chutneys and jams – here, you’ll find out all the skills for doing so for years to come.
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Hot Property 🏡
A colourful mansion with oodles of elegance, this six-bedroom home in Sherwood is uniquely beautiful. Step inside and you’ll find a sitting room with floor-length bay windows, a bright red dining room with lovely detailing, and a modern kitchen with four ovens (what a house for hosting!). Upstairs we really love the bedrooms, which all have their own character. Outside is just as stunning, with the home’s white and red painted exterior making the perfect backdrop for the manicured garden (complete with cow statues that we hope are included in the sale). It’s being marketed by Savills, which is looking for offers over £1.75m. rightmove.co.uk
In Case You Missed It 👀
The Nottingham Cheese Riot: The story of the city’s 1766 uprising
One of the city’s most famous historical incidents is the Nottingham Cheese Riot, which took place during Goose Fair.
Mamma Mia! at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: “Whimsical and lighthearted” — theatre review
One of the most well-known and well-loved musicals, Mamma Mia! is a fabulous choice for feel-good fun.
News 🗞
🛩️ Winner, winner: East Midlands Airport has been declared Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards. East Midlands Airport’s winning submission was based on a successful year in which passenger numbers were held at around 4m, while the express air cargo operation remained the busiest in the UK. ‘We’re so pleased to be recognised and rewarded in this way on a national stage,’ says Steve Griffiths, managing director of East Midlands Airport. ‘We have a fantastic team, who have earned us this prestigious accolade through their total dedication.’
💸 Extra funds: A project to refurbish Newark Castle is set to receive a £2.5m boost, which will fund works to open up underground spaces including three dungeons. Newark and Sherwood District Council said the additional funding – which is set to be allocated by the East Midlands Combined County Authority – would allow phase two of the project to take place. The authority said the work would open up the castle’s underground spaces and create safer routes into areas that have been ‘largely inaccessible to the public for some time.’ bbc.co.uk
🐶 Pup-tastic: We enjoyed this BBC feature on Danielle Marshall from Worksop, who races her dog Luna and is currently preparing to represent Great Britain in sled dog racing. After picking up Luna as a puppy and looking for new ways to tire her out, she now spends 12 hours every week racing a team around Nottinghamshire’s forests, and is currently preparing to take them to Sweden for the competition. bbc.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🏒 Ice Hockey
The Nottingham Panthers won twice over the weekend in the Challenge Cup – first with a 4-3 win over Coventry Blaze, before a 6-3 win over Guildford Flames.
🏍️ Motorcycle Racing
Kyle Ryde won twice in his home race at Donington Park in the British Superbike Championship, before an engine problem caused him to fail to finish in Race 3 and ended a run of 89 consecutive finishes. He leads the Championship by 53 points, with 105 available in the final round.
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