Notts Going On — The Repair Shop Live and Punch praise
Artistic shows, a cute Calverton home, exciting theatre news, and more...
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Happy St Patrick’s Day! There are shenanigans going on in Old Market Square throughout the day and plenty of places around the county serving pints of Guinness. If you are in the city, The Bodega is serving £4 Guinnesses and £3 baby Guinnesses, as well as playing music from Irish artists, from 4pm until late.
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On 🗓️
The Repair Shop Live ✂️
When: March 20
Where: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
How much: £40.50pp
The heartwarming BBC show is stepping outside its Sussex barn and coming up to Nottingham for an evening filled with anecdotes, memories, and special stories. There will also be exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and a Q&A with the pros. Tickets are limited for this, so be sure to be speedy if you’d like to go.
Do if: You’ve ever had a burning question about how something was done on the show.
Introduction to Foraging 🌱
When: March 20
Where: Feel Good Gardens, King's Clipstone
How much: £22.75pp
Spend the day at the lovely Feel Good Gardens, where you’ll learn about successfully foraging. By the end of the day, you’ll be able to identify different plant groups, have an understanding of how to use them (including in cooking!), and have an understanding of conservation issues. It’s recommended to wear clothes suitable for outdoor collecting, including a waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes.
Do if: You have always wanted to learn how to forage.
Nottingham Subcultural Fashion in the 1980s 👠
When: March 22-May 10
Where: Bonington Gallery, Nottingham
How much: Free entry
This fascinating exhibition will showcase archive material, information and clothing documenting the independent fashion scene of Nottingham in the 1980s. After Sir Paul Smith’s ascension to fame, many local fashion brands were established, including Vaughan & Franks, G-Force, and Olto (now known as One-BC). You can also attend the launch event on Friday which is free entry and will have refreshments and music.
Do if: You love exploring different parts of Nottingham’s wonderful history.
National Table Tennis Championships 2025 🏓
When: March 21-23
Where: David Ross Sports Village, Nottingham
How much: From £18pp adult, from £13pp child
English Olympians, Paralympic medallists and Commonwealth champions will be battling it out in singles, doubles and Para events for the table tennis titles. They will also be joined by up-and-coming talent from across the country. Tickets on Friday are free for children and £9pp for adults when ordered online, so this could be a fun family evening out. There will also be coaching sessions across the weekend, in case you get inspired to brush up on your own table tennis skills.
Do if: You’d like to watch a different kind of sporting action.
More events:
Mother’s Day 💐
6 of the best Mother's Day events around Nottingham — from crafternoons to afternoon teas
The daffodils are blooming and the sun is starting to shine… oh yes, March is definitely here. One of the main events this month is Mother’s Day — and there are plenty of lovely ways to celebrate this around Nottingham.
Hot Property 🏡
Love cosy interiors, but also love a touch of elegance? This four-bedroom detached home in Calverton is a lovely option. Inside, you’ll find an adorable entryway, a welcoming living room with a fireplace, and a kitchen with a bric-enclosed oven. We also love the wooden beams across the ceilings throughout, which add serious warmth and depth. This was reduced in price last week to £500k and is marketed by Yopa. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
🎭 Making an impression: James Graham’s Punch has been going down a treat in London, with its opening week at the Young Vic earning it glowing reviews in TimeOut and The Guardian. It follows the true story of Nottingham teenager Jacob, who threw a single punch with fatal consequences. The Nottingham Playhouse production will also be hitting Broadway this autumn, which will be directed by the theatre’s artistic director Adam Penford. timeout.com / theguardian.com
😎 In style: Star Nottingham Forest player Morgan Gibbs-White featured in GQ last Friday. He chatted with the magazine about helping re-invent the club, as well as his evolving fashion taste. The interview took place in Nottingham, where he called the city “a real warm place.” It’s a wonderful long-read and it’s not behind a pay-wall. gq-magazine.co.uk
👏 In demand: And speaking of Morgan Gibbs-White — he was called up to the England squad on Sunday night. The 25-year-old was part of England's Under-21 Euros winning team in 2023 and made the first of his two senior appearances last September. bbc.co.uk
Scores on the doors ⚽
🌳 Nottingham Forest
Forest tightened their grip on a Champions League place with a comfortable 4-2 win at Ipswich Town, with Anthony Elanga bagging a brace with Jota Silva and Nikola Milenković also on the score sheet for Nuno Espírito Santo’s 50th game in charge. Forest sit 3rd and six points clear of 5th place. Forest Women secured bragging rights with a 2-0 home win over Derby, while the netball team got their Super League season under way, though they fell to a 73-51 defeat against London Pulse.
🦌 Mansfield Town
The Stags ended their dismal run of form with a 2-1 win over Barnsley on Saturday, avoiding a club record equalling 14 winless games by overcoming the Tykes at Field Mill. Deji Oshilaja scored the decisive late goal, with Town putting a “non-league level” performance against Exeter behind them to leave manager Nigel Clough feeling “relieved.”
🐦 Notts County
Notts County continued to be frustratingly inconsistent in League Two, notching a fantastic away win over Grimsby in midweek before falling to defeat at home to local rivals Chesterfield in an entertaining encounter. Will Jarvis scored a late goal that looked to have secured at least a point for the Magpies, but Chesterfield found a winner to secure 3 points for the away side.
🏒 Nottingham Panthers
The Nottingham Panthers scored THIRTEEN goals in one of their finest weekends of the Elite League season. Saturday night’s 4-1 away win against Manchester Storm was impressive enough, before blowing away Fife Flyers 9-3 at the Motorpoint Arena, with five goals in the first period. The Panthers now sit 3rd in the league with 66 points.
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