Notts Going On — Father's Day Cruise and John Dean books
Beers and dates, a chic Nottingham bungalow, book releases, and more...
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Notts Going On
By Charlotte Brudenell, Eve Smallman, and Sam Swain
What’s On This Week 🗓️
I Had a Wheelbarrow 🎭
When: June 15-16
Where: The Nest, Nottingham
How much: £8.80pp adult, £5.50pp child
Set entirely within the Meadow Lane Kop during a tense 90-minute match, this brand-new play explores football not just as a game, but as the heartbeat of family, community, and local pride. While the live cast features top workshop talent aged 11 to 40+, the production also includes a ‘virtual’ dugout filmed by Shane Meadows. Michael Socha and Joe Dempsie will be among the famous faces on screen, while Vicky McClure will provide the voice of the stadium announcer.
Do if: You’d love to see a true Nottingham play and enjoy the very best of our homegrown talent.
Speed Dating ❤️
When: June 17
Where: Pitcher and Piano, Nottingham
How much: From £22.25pp
If you’re 30-45 and single, a speed dating event at the beautiful Pitcher and Piano may be for you. This stunning converted church is a romantic setting to find the potential love of your life – and it also helps that it has an extensive drinks menu. You will meet around 15 like-minded singles, having a short chat with each of them. Even if you don’t find ‘the one’, it’s still a super opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
Do if: You want to find that special someone for the summer (and beyond!).
Nottingham Craft Beer Festival 🍻
When: June 19-20
Where: Sneinton Market
How much: From £13.20pp
Nottingham’s Craft Beer Festival is returning to Sneinton this week, featuring over 30 breweries and 14 food vendors. Not only will it feature vendors from some of Nottingham’s best breweries, such as Neon Raptor, Liquid Light and Black Iris, but it also welcomes some from around the country, such as York’s Brew York, Manchester’s Cloudwater, and Coalville’s Mount St Bernard. There will also be entertainment from a variety of local up-and-coming artists.
Do if: You love trying different beers and are looking for a fun day out.
International Day of Yoga 🧘♀️
When: June 21
Where: Wollaton Park
How much: From £2pp
Let out all your stress on the International Day of Yoga at Wollaton Hall. Not only will you find your inner peace being surrounded by beautiful nature, but you can also get the best tips from professionals. Throughout the day, you will be able to practice many different forms of yoga in multiple tents around the park. There’s also children’s yoga for the little ones. For an extra soothing experience, if you want a break from stretching, there are opportunities for meditation and sound baths.
Do if: You know you’ll be in need of some rest and relaxation this weekend.
Father’s Day Cruise 🛥️
When: June 21
Where: Princess River Cruises, Colwick
How much: £29.50pp adult, £19.95pp child
Treat your dad to the best Father’s Day present he can get – a lovely day out with all the family. Enjoy a three-hour cruise on the River Trent, complete with a roast dinner, a dessert, and a free drink for dad too. On this cruise, you will be able to see the wonderful, historic city of Nottingham, and from a point of view you don’t usually get to see it from. There will be a guided map, so you can exactly see where you are. To book, phone or email.
Do if: You want to treat your dad to an extra-special Father’s Day.
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What’s On This Summer ☀️
Hot Property 🏡
This bright and beautiful two-bedroom bungalow is just a 10-minute drive from Nottingham’s city centre. It features a spacious living room, complete with a bay window to let lots of natural light in. It also has plenty of modernity, with the kitchen fitted with integrated cooking appliances, and the bathroom features a modern rainfall shower. Outside, the garden is generous in size – whether you want to build a vegetable patch or have space for the dog to run about, the possibilities are endless. The guide price is £310k, and it’s marketed by David James. rightmove.co.uk
Competition Time 🌟🎨
We’ve teamed up with the Beyond team to give away a pair of tickets or a family ticket (five tickets) for Beyond Van Gogh or Beyond Monet for the opening week of the exhibition (July 18-24) at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. These are two stunning immersive experiences which bring the work of a pair of iconic artists to life in mesmerising and moving fashion. Head to our Instagram for all the details and to enter. @thenottsedit
News 🗞
📷 A moment in time: Remember the recent exhibition by Baltimore photographer John Dean at Nottingham Contemporary? He showcased photos from his time as a student at Nottingham in 1976. These – as well as others from this period – have been published in three mini books by Cafe Royal. These are available to buy online or at Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham. caferoyalbooks.com
⚽ New shoes: If you’re looking for a fresh pair of kicks, Adidas and Nottingham Forest have collaborated on limited edition Handball Spezials. The suede shoes are the football club’s distinctive red colour and feature the club’s badge on the back. Only a few sizes are left, so if you’re a 6.5, 8.5, or 9, you might want to hurry. shop.nottinghamforest.co.uk
👑 Strike a pose: If you’ve ever secretly thought about being a model, this is the competition for you. Belvoir Castle is looking for families to be the face of its marketing channels, with the winners receiving a twelve-month membership which includes unlimited access to the castle, grounds and gardens, animal park and adventure playground. To be eligible for the competition, entrants must be available on June 28. To enter, simply fill in the short form. belvoircastle.com.
🐶 Puppy love: On Sunday, 60 of Clumber Park’s spaniels gathered at the breed’s ancestral home near Worksop for a tree-planting ceremony. New information boards about the dog, and of course, walkies, were also unveiled. Barbara Weston, of the Walking With Clumbers club, told the BBC that owners have been meeting up for 11 years, with the event at Clumber Park being the highlight of their calendar. ‘You come here and you’re going to have a smile on your face, you can’t help it.’ bbc.co.uk
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