Notts Going On — Festival of Food and Drink and Wollaton Winter Light Trail Pre-Booking
Art and food fests, a Victorian home in Sandiacre, early festive fun, and more...
Hello and welcome to Notts Going On — your weekly guide with events, property, news, and more.
I’m currently writing this with a slightly injured foot, after racing across Nottingham to grab some clips of Prince Harry for socials (see my efforts here). I’m running the Robin Hood Half in less than two weeks, so I’m keeping it well-rested now! That being said, we’re heading to the Festival of Food and Drink this weekend, which looks like it will be a lot of fun.
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On 🗓️
Queer Nottingham 1960-1990 Book Launch 📚
When: September 18
Where: Nottingham Central Library, Nottingham
How much: £3pp or £5pp donation
Celebrating the launch of their book Queer Nottingham 1960-1990, CJ DeBarra is hosting an evening filled with queer history from the area, with a slideshow, a DJ set, readings from the period, and even a prize quiz. Punters are invited to dress up in costume from this time period and to bring photos too. All ticket donations will go towards the Nottingham LGBT+ Network.
Do if: You’d like to celebrate the area’s queer scene and meet other people who truly cherish it.
Outdoor Cinema at Newstead Abbey 🍿
When: September 19-21
Where: Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
How much: £17.37pp, £25.21pp premium ticket
Three very different yet iconic films will be playing at Newstead Abbey this weekend, with Dirty Dancing on Friday, Star Wars: A New Hope on Saturday, and Bridget Jones’ Diary on Sunday. If you want to go all-out, the premium ticket gets you a luxury deckchair in a prime position. You can also add on treat bags and blankets for an additional cost, but you can bring your own.
Do if: You’re looking for a cosy autumnal activity.
Art Fest 🎨
When: September 20
Where: Across Nottingham city centre (Victoria Centre-Sneinton Market)
How much: Free entry
Our city has such a fantastic art scene, which is being celebrated with this day-long festival filled with artworks, live murals, exhibitions, and guided art tours. Local artists to watch out for include Anna Wheelhouse, Boaster, Dilk, Elroy, and Emily Catherine. You can also shop for masterpieces at the Midlands Market in Sneinton Market, which will have works from over 40+ local creators.
Do if: You’re interested in seeing unique artworks (and even potentially bagging your own).
Festival of Food and Drink 🍽️
When: September 20-21
Where: Thoresby Park, Newark
How much: From £12pp adult, £8pp child, £25pp VIP
Try a range of different cuisines from around the country and the world during this two-day festival, which will be hosting over 150 traders and street food stalls. As well as tantalising your taste buds, you can also brush up on your cooking skills by watching chefs do cooking demos and even trying your hand at workshops.
Do if: You’re a foodie who is always up for trying something new.
Outburst Colour Run 🏃
When: September 21
Where: Nottingham Girls’ High School, Nottingham
How much: £12pp adult, £8pp
Run, skip, or walk (or all three?!) around this 1k route, where you’ll be splashed by paint as you go around the course. You can do the route as many times as you like — either until you get tired or you’re all done with being splattered. The paint sachets will be available to buy for £1.50 on the day, and all ticket and sachet profits will go towards Base 51 — a charity that provides support for 11-24 year-olds in the area.
Do if: You’d like to do some interval training in a fun way (before the Robin Hood Half Marathon!).
More events:
Hot Property 🏡
Detached, Victorian, and oh-so-dreamy, this spacious five-bedroom home in Sandiacre has plenty of timeless character and charm. Original features include panelled pine doors, some original wooden flooring, and feature fireplaces. We love the cream kitchen with bright orange tiles, the dining room with electric blue coving, and the airy stable with wooden beams. The south-facing garden is also large, with luscious borders for growing. Offers over £650k are being accepted, and it is marketed by HoldenCopley. rightmove.co.uk
Theatre 🎭
The Theatre Royal in Nottingham is celebrating its 160th anniversary
When it comes to watching the arts around the county, we are lucky to have so many brilliant venues to do so at. One of these is the renowned Theatre Royal, which has stood proudly in the city since September 25, 1865.
Must-See Show ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse at Nottingham Playhouse: “Witty, fascinating, and thought-provoking” — theatre review
Nottingham Playhouse always hosts interesting and thought-provoking shows — and The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse is a very impressive example of this.
News 🗞
🎄 Holidays are coming: If you’ve missed the Christmas lights trail at Wollaton Park, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Winter Light Trail is rejuvenating the event — and tickets are now on sale. The almost-mile long route will have photo opps, interactive displays, rides, and a food village with hot drinks and toasting marshmallows. It’s on from November 26-December 31, and tickets start at £17pp for adults and £12.50pp for children, with prices varying with peak timings. winterlighttrail.co.uk
👑 A royal visit: Prince Harry visited Nottingham last Tuesday, where he visited the Community Recording Studio in St. Ann’s. He also made a personal £1.1m donation to a BBC Children in Need project in Nottingham, supporting young people who have been affected by violence. We ran across town to get this video of him. bbc.co.uk
🏍️ Good deed: Yogesh Alekari went viral after his motorbike was stolen in Nottingham, after having already done 15,000 miles of a round-the-world challenge. He had travelled through 17 countries before it was stolen. Thankfully, last week, the Off Road Bike Centre in Mansfield Woodhouse got him back on the road by gifting him a new bike. bbc.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌳 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest parted company with Nuno Espírito Santo in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with Ange Postecoglou replacing him. The former Tottenham boss, who won the Europa League last season with Spurs, took charge of the Reds for the first time at Arsenal on Saturday, overseeing a 3-0 defeat. Meanwhile, Elliot Anderson impressed again on England duty, picking up Man of the Match for the second game in a row as the Three Lions beat Serbia 5-0 away.
🦌 Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town drew 1-1 with Stevenage in League One, with Joe Gardner scoring the equaliser after the Stags fell behind. Lee Gregory, who scored 10 goals for Mansfield last year, retired from football after a serious knee injury sustained in February. Gregory started and ended his professional career with the Stags.
🐦 Notts County
Notts County fell to a 1-0 defeat at Gillingham in League Two, and will also be hoping that an injury to Matthew Dennis isn't too serious. The forward has scored six goals and was the League Two Player of the Month for August.
🏏 Cricket
Nottinghamshire beat the conditions to secure a vital win against Worcestershire in the County Championship, closing the gap to leaders Surrey to one point. They play Surrey in the penultimate game of the season this week. The Blaze earned a spot in the One Day Cup semi finals with a win over Essex, and will host Lancashire on Tuesday.
🏒 Ice Hockey
The Nottingham Panthers are underway for the 25/26 season. In their first two games in the Challenge Cup the Panthers fell to a 6-3 defeat to Cardiff Devils, before a 5-2 defeat to Coventry Blaze on Sunday.
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