Notts Going On: Foodie finds and Nottinghamshire Day
Notts Going On: Foodie finds and Nottinghamshire Day
Have a Taste of Nottingham, see a Bunny Mansion, and enjoy bank holiday fun...
Hello there and welcome to Notts Going On — your weekly round-up of news, events, property, and more in Nottinghamshire.
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman
News 🗞️
😋 Eat up: It’s in Nottingham has announced its Taste of Nottingham event series, which is a week-long celebration of Nottingham’s food scene from September 9-15. This has a range of activities which will allow you to sip and snack at various locations around the city. Highlights include the Taste of Nottinghamshire at Table 47 (September 11 and 13), the Chocolate Making Workshop with Studio Chocolate (September 12), and the Beers and Caves Tour (September 11 and 15). Ticket prices start from £18pp and they’re all available to book on Eventbrite now. itsinottingham.com / eventbrite.com
🤩 Waxing lyrical: West Bridgford’s iconic goalkeeper Mary Earps is making history yet again. She’s going to be the first professional female footballer to have a wax figure of her at Madame Tussauds, which released pictures last Wednesday of its progress so far. Mary told the BBC, “It's a special feeling to be a trailblazer. I think it's something that means a lot to me.” Mary was also awarded an MBE in May for her services to football, so it’s proving to be a very special year for her. bbc.co.uk
⚽ Even stevens: The weekend was filled with footballing drama, with teams from opposite ends of the Football League having hair-raising moments. Nottingham Forest played Bournemouth on Saturday, with midfielder Danilo suffering a ‘horror ankle injury’ just minutes into the game, which ended 1-1. Mansfield Town also drew its game 3-3 against Midlands rivals on Burton Albion on Saturday. Meanwhile, Notts County played Fleetwood Town at home on Sunday, scoring a last-minute equaliser in injury time, leaving the score 2-2.
Chef’s Table 🍽️
Hot Property 🏡
Have you ever wanted to own your own literal mansion? You can do that and still live in Nottinghamshire — if you have £1.75m(!) to spare. Bunny Hall Park, which is located in the village of Bunny, has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and three spacious floors. It’s fresh and modern throughout, with a kitchen with farmhouse-style units, three airy reception rooms, and even an orangery. My favourite part has to be the garden though, which has a gorgeous rare Redwood tree. The property is marketed by Royston & Lund Estate Agents. rightmove.co.uk
Best Bites 🍰
What’s On 🗓️
Southwell Music Festival 🎶
When: Friday August 23-Monday August 26
Where: Across Southwell
How much: Some events free, ticketed starting at £5pp
This festival is celebrating 10 years of bringing song and music to Southwell, and is boasting four days of events to celebrate this. The Musical Picnic on Saturday and the Festival Fringe on all days are free to attend, but many are ticketed. Highlights of the paid events include Don Juan: The Brilliant Irreverence of Lord Byron on Saturday (£11.5o-£21.50pp), Mozart Requiem on Sunday (£6-£45.50pp), and Come and Sing Mozart Coronation Mass on Monday (£5-£30pp depending on whether you sing or not). It’s worth looking through the Southwell Music Festival digital brochure, as this makes it easy to see what’s happening and when.
Do if: You love live music and want to soak it in in a stunning setting.
Bridgerton Inspired Tea Party 🍽️
When: Sunday August 25
Where: Nottingham Castle
How much: £6pp adult, £1pp child, under 3s free
Dearest gentle readers, you are cordially invited to Nottingham Castle for an evening of tantalising food and marvellous entertainment. Lounge on the sprawling lawns and listen to the live harp and string ensemble in true Bridgerton style. You’re welcome to bring your own picnics, but there will be food and drink on-site to purchase, including Prosecco, Pimms, afternoon tea, and strawberries and cream.
Do if: You’re looking for a relaxed, family-friendly bank holiday treat.
Notts Street Food Festival 🍽️
When: Sunday August 25
Where: Trent Bridge, West Bridgford
How much: £6pp adult, £3pp under 16s
Fill your boots with delicious food at Trent Bridge, which will have 20 different vendors parking up on Sunday. From savoury bites like vegan tex-mex Carolina’s Chilli and beefy burgers from Meat Castles to sweet treats like Doughnotts and Dollies Cookies, you’ll have plenty to choose from. There are two sessions — one between 11am-4pm and one at 4pm-9pm — so you’re covered whether you want an afternoon bite or an evening meal.
Do if: You want to discover more of Nottingham’s fabulous food scene.
Foolhardy Folk Festival 🎶
When: Sunday August 25
Where: The Arboretum, Nottingham
How much: £40.38pp, under 11s free
Famed folk artist Beans on Toast is a big fan of Nottingham — so much so that he’s bringing music, trees, and revelry to the Arboretum this weekend. He has handpicked artists from the UK festival circuit such as Will Varley, Pet Needs, and Lady Nade, who will be playing on the famous Victorian Bandstand. You can soak all this in while you sip on real craft ales and nibble on street food.
Do if: You want to add some new artists to your Spotify playlist.
Nottinghamshire Day 🏹
When: Sunday August 25
Where: Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe
How much: Free entry, parking £15 per vehicle
Did you know that our county has an actual day? Whether you did or didn’t, this looks like a wonderful way to enjoy what it has to offer. Throughout the day you can take part in crafts, track down Robin Hood and his Merry Men, listen to medieval musicians, take part in axe-throwing, and more. New for this year are the Nottinghamshire-themed poetry workshops, which are suitable for all abilities. There is parking available, but you can also travel on the Sherwood Arrow bus for free.
Do if: You love Nottingham as much as we do!
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