Notts Going On — The Beekeeper of Aleppo and pothole mountaineering
Romantic events, a £3.5m home in Radcliffe-on-Trent, creative solutions, and more...
Hello and welcome to Notts Going On – your weekly guide with events, property, news, and more.
Anyone else catch Nottingham Light Night? Walking through the city centre really reminded me how much I love Nottingham. How lucky are we to have a city and county that’s absolutely brimming with culture and creativity? More on that down below – and even more Notts love coming your way in this weekend’s long-read.
✉️ Enjoyed this week’s edition? Subscribe for free to get our articles in your inbox. Notts Going On gets sent out every Monday, and then we also send out a weekend read.
Already subscribed to The Notts Edit? Thank you! You can also share us with friends, family, co-workers, and anyone else who might like what we do. The more people that know about us, the more we can help discover the best of the rebel county.
☕ And, if you want to support our writing, you can buy us a coffee for just £5 on Ko-fi. We’re an independent publication and don’t put any articles behind paywalls, nor fill the site with ads.
Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On 🗓️
The Beekeeper of Aleppo 🎭
When: February 9-28
Where: Nottingham Playhouse
How much: From £14.50pp
Following its world premiere at the Playhouse in 2023 and a sell-out tour, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is back in Nottingham for three weeks. This follows the story of beekeeper Nuri and his wife Afra on their terrifying war-torn journey to find each other again, filled with incredible danger and unbearable loss. This compassionate play is a story of connection between friends, families and strangers.
Do if: You’d love to watch something powerful and meaningful this week.
Sara Pascoe: I Am a Strange Gloop 😂
When: February 13
Where: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
How much: £29.50pp
One of the top comedians in the UK, Sara Pascoe’s latest show will be filled with randomness, a touch of weirdness, and thoughts that will have you nodding your head in thorough agreement. Sara Pascoe has appeared on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, and QI, as well as presenting on The Great British Sewing Bee, and is known for her dry, witty sense of humour.
Do if: You’re in need of a smile, either on the day of bad luck (Friday 13, that is!) or before Valentine’s Day.
Nordic Style Open Water Dip & Sauna 🏊♀️
When: February 14
Where: WholeHealth Open Water Swim Village & Sauna, Nottingham
How much: £10pp
Refresh your mind during this open-water dip session, suitable for both beginners and seasoned swimmers. Once you’ve swum to your heart’s content in the lake, there will also be time to warm back up and unwind in the lakeside sauna. After all this, we recommend grabbing a coffee or a cob from Wired on Wheels, which is just next to it.
Do if: Giving yourself some TLC on Valentine’s Day sounds wonderful to you.
Valentine’s Paint Your Partner 🎨
When: February 14
Where: The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood
How much: £71.13 for two people
Spend an afternoon getting messy and painting your partner’s lovely face on canvas in the cosy The Place Activity Centre. Start off with a welcome drink before gathering your supplies and getting to work. Once you’re done, head into the handy photobooth to snap your pics with your portraits – whoever’s is the least flattering can always grab the next round?
Do if: You’re looking for a fun date idea that you’ll remember for years to come.
Valentine’s Willow Hearts Workshop 🌳
When: February 14
Where: Rushcliffe Country Park
How much: £24.54pp, £20.21pp concessions
Head to the beautiful Rushcliffe Country Park for a peaceful afternoon crafting willow hearts, led by forest therapy practitioner Poppy Wildman. There will be gentle forest bathing for mindfulness, and you’ll get to enjoy warm foraged tea. Make sure to bring a mat to sit on and a mug for your cuppa. This can be for couples, friends, or even individuals.
Do if: You’re looking for a relaxing way to spend Valentine’s Day.
More events:
Valentine’s Inspiration ❤️
Hot Property 🏡
Architecturally striking and absolutely stunning, this five bedroom home in Radcliffe-on-Trent looks like it belong in LA. Downstairs, you’ll find the living room with sweeping countryside views, the open-plan kitchen with a luxe layered island, and a cinema room with LED lighting and a projector. Upstairs is just as gorgeous with the huge bedrooms – all of them with en-suites (there are seven bathrooms total!). Outside, the expansive decking area is perfect for hosting, while the lawn and Astroturf are perfect for playing. The guide price is £3.5m and it’s marketed by FHP Living. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
🫶 So cultured: Two Broxtowe towns have thrown their hats in for the 2028 Town of Culture title, with Beeston and Kimberley both preparing bids. This is a brand-new competition that will run alongside the existing UK City of Culture contest. The government has said the winner would be awarded a £3m prize, with two runners-up receiving £250,000 each. Fingers crossed! bbc.co.uk
🧗🏻♂️ Holy moly: Tired of potholes? One fed up photographer felt the same, taking mini models of mountain climbers into Newark and photographing them ‘mountaineering’ them. Dave Fargher told the BBC that his artistic idea came from “frustration rather than novelty” – but his creativity has clearly worked, with Nottinghamshire County Council saying all the potholes showcased in Farger’s mini-dramas were being considered for repair. bbc.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌳 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-1 by Leeds United in the Premier League, with results elsewhere increasing the threat of relegation. The Reds were comfortably beaten despite Lorenzo Lucca’s goal and a first appearance for the deadline day signing German left-back Luca Netz. With West Ham winning, Forest are now only three points above the bottom three.
🦌 Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town extended their League One unbeaten run to nine games, with a 0-0 draw against Exeter to leave them 12th in the table. Nigel Clough’s side also bolstered their ranks with the addition of George Abbott on loan from Tottenham. The 20-year-old midfielder spent last year at Notts County, where he scored the EFL goal of the season.
🐦 Notts County
Notts County moved into second spot in League Two after a 2-1 win over Barrow. Notts, who had also seen off Gillingham 1-0 in midweek, have won six successive games to move into the automatic promotion places. Matthew Dennis put Notts ahead in the second half, and the Magpies also needed a last-minute clearance from Jacob Bedeau to secure the points.
🏒 Nottingham Panthers
The Nottingham Panthers, who welcomed back Mitch Fossier to their starting line-up, played two penalty shootouts in two games last week. The Panthers secured a 4-3 away over Glasgow Clan before a 2-1 home defeat to Coventry Blaze. The Panthers sit third in the Elite League.
🤳 Keep up with us on socials on Instagram and TikTok
✉️ Send stories such as press releases and feature ideas to editor@thenottsedit.com
💰 Want to feature your business in The Notts Edit? Email Eve Smallman at editor@thenottsedit.com to receive our media pack
☕ Enjoying The Notts Edit? Buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi and help fuel our words