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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On 🗓️
An Evening of Style ✨
When: November 11
Where: No. 4, West Bridgford
How much: £45pp
Hosted by No. 4 Hair Salon and stylist Bee Newham (who writes our seasonal fashion guides), during this evening Bee will be sharing her expert styling tips, while the No.4 team will be showcasing some of the season’s most coveted hair looks. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover and shop collections from By Sara Christie and Pine and Treasure, with jewellery, accessories and gifting inspiration.
Do if: You need some styling inspiration ahead of party season – this combines luxury fashion, beautiful hair, and festive ideas all in one event.
Nottingham Winter Wonderland 🎄
When: November 12-December 31
Where: Old Market Square, Nottingham
How much: Free entry, attractions ticketed
The Christmas adverts have gone out, which can only mean it’s time for Winter Wonderland to return. Expect the usual ice bar, sky skate ice rink, and ski bars, as well as cosy Christmas food (think Yorkshire pudding wraps and loaded hot chocolates) and shopping from a mix of local and national vendors. Plus, there’s also live entertainment throughout, from DJs to tribute acts.
Do if: It just isn’t the festive season for you without at least one visit – a cider in the lodge and a twinkling view from the observation wheel are actually lovely.
nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk
Bill Bailey: Vaudeville 😂
When: November 12
Where: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
How much: From £43.90pp
Before streaming, TV, cinema, and even radio, there was Vaudeville: the prime-time entertainment of its day. This was a vibrant mix of comedy, music, and remarkable skills – and Bill Bailey is returning with a show that honours this tradition. He’s known for Black Books, Have I Got News For You, QI, and even for winning Strictly Come Dancing – so the man knows a thing or two about entertaining in style.
Do if: You’re a fan of dry humour and would like to watch one of the UK’s top comedians in a big arena setting.
Granny’s Attic 🎶
When: November 13
Where: Squire PAC, Nottingham
How much: £17pp
An award-winning folk trio, Granny’s Attic are one of the most exciting bands in this soothing yet playful genre. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with energy and their own style. They also explore fresh approaches and write their own compositions, making for a unique sound.
Do if: You like the idea of spending a November evening listening to folk music in a relaxed setting.
Christmas at the Movies 🎄
When: November 14
Where: Southwell Minster
How much: From £27.80pp
London Concertante’s Christmas at the Movies is set to be performed at the stunning Southwell Minster. This festive celebration boasts a programme of music spanning the golden age of Hollywood to modern cinematic classics, such as John Williams’ score for Home Alone, the orchestral warmth of Alan Silvestri’s The Polar Express, and Craig Armstrong’s heartfelt music for Love Actually. Expect all the nostalgia and cinematic magic.
Do if: Hearing festive songs in one of the county’s most beautiful settings sounds wonderful. Southwell Minster also needs plenty of support at the moment.
In Case You Missed It 👀
Hot Property 🏡
A Grade II-listed farmhouse, this four-bedroom home in Bradmore has been thoughtfully renovated with a chic interior that still feels really characterful. Inside you’ll find two kitchens – one high-spec within the orangery and one that’s the original, complete with AGA. There are also bright sitting rooms and a beautiful bootroom – all with fireplaces. We also love the principal suite upstairs with its own dressing room and en-suite shower room. Outside there’s a coach house, as well as a walled garden. The guide price is £995k and it’s marketed by Rex Gooding, West Bridgford. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
👏 Open for business: Sneinton saw a flurry of new openings last weekend. BACKLIT’s ground floor place opened with a gallery, learning room, and cafe-bar Kanvas from the team behind 31k (we interviewed both of these for socials). Meanwhile in the market, Subterranean Wines by Wright’s Wines and the Essen team has brought natural wine and cosy vibes (read our interview above!), while Neon Raptor’s new taproom finally opened – with tons of space for a craft beer or two. If you’ve been thinking about heading down, now’s definitely the time. @thenottsedit / @subterraneanwines / @neonraptorbrew
🌟 Star power: CHICAGO is coming to the Royal Concert Hall from June 14-19 – and it has just announced its cast. Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley will star as Roxie Hart, making her musical theatre debut, alongside two-time Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Billy Flynn and The X Factor winner Sam Bailey as Mama Morton. They are joined by Charlotte Gooch as Velma Kelly, Jonathan Dryden Taylor as Amos Hart and R. Leonard as Mary Sunshine. Tickets are available now, and start from £24pp. trch.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌳 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 at the City Ground, picking up their first home win and first home goals of the season. Liam Delap scored twice after Jair Cunha put the Reds ahead after six minutes, lifting Forest out of the Premier League bottom three.
🦌 Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town comfortably progressed to the second round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 home win over National League North side Macclesfield. Nathan Moriah-Welsh, Rhys Oates and Jordan Bowery were all on the scoresheet. The Stags were also held to a midweek draw by Wigan in League One.
🐦 Notts County
Notts County needed penalties to beat National League side Altrincham away. Notts led through Jacob Bedeau, before falling behind in the second half. Cal Roberts scored a fine equaliser before triumphing 3-2 on penalties.
The second half was played in thick fog with incredibly poor visibility, with commentators unable to see the game being played, fans using phone torches to try and distract penalty takers, and Notts fans having to wait for the reaction of the home fans to know what was going on in the shootout.
🏒 Ice Hockey
The Nottingham Panthers played the Coventry Blaze in back-to-back matches over the weekend, losing 4-2 away before a 1-0 win at home, with netminder Kai Edmonds making 33 saves. The Panthers are currently 4th in the Challenge Cup standings.
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