Notts Going On: Waving the flag and marvellous markets
Notts Going On: Waving the flag and marvellous markets
Big wins for the Stags, a gorgeous farmhouse, brilliant theatre, and more...
Hello, and welcome to this week’s Notts Going On! Before we start, I just want to apologise to anyone who received two of our weekend long-reads yesterday. Substack had a glitch and ended up sending doubles. Technology, hey? If you did miss it though, we rounded up our top dog-friendly pubs around Nottinghamshire:
We’ve had a few people say we should do a round-up of restaurants next. There are so many to choose from, but we’ll work on it! If you have any ideas for content or have any suggestions for The Notts Edit, please do email me at editor@thenottsedit.com.
While you’re thinking about those, head on down for all your usual news and events…
Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman
News 🗞️
🏴 St George’s Day: You might have noticed the massive England flag that’s been hung up on the council house. This is reportedly the biggest St George’s Cross Flag on display in the country — but some say that it should be bigger. We do wonder how much larger it could possibly be, but that’s just us. It’s there to celebrate St George’s Day, which is on Tuesday. There has been a city centre parade in previous years, but there are no plans for this in 2024. If you do want to partake in some festivities, Sherwood Forest is hosting a special event on Saturday, April 27, where you can learn about being a knight of the realm. visitsherwood.co.uk
🗳️ East Midlands Mayor: The East Midlands Mayoral candidates set out their promises and had heated debates at the East Midlands Mayor hustings on April 19. Notts TV has put together a handy breakdown of each candidate’s priorities, which is well worth a read ahead of time. Candidates with a Nottingham connection include Green Party’s Frank Adlington-Stringer who attended NTU, Ben Bradley who is leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and the Conservative MP for Mansfield, independent Matt Relf who holds office at Ashfield District Council, Lib Dem’s Helen Tamblyn-Saville who lives in Bassetlaw, and Labour’s Claire Ward who is a former MP. Elections are on May 2, so be sure to head down and vote for your preferred candidate. nottstv.com
⚽ Stags are up: Mansfield Town have been promoted to League One. They secured this following their 2-1 win against Accrington Stanley last Tuesday. This will be their first season in the third tier in 21 years. Nigel Clough also won Manager of the Year at the EFL Awards, meaning he was able to celebrate 25 years in management with two big achievements. He told BBC Radio Nottingham that it was “a huge relief to get over the line.” bbc.co.uk
🏃 On the run: Two ‘fugitives’ from Nottingham made it to the final of Hunted and secured a cash prize. The final on Sunday night saw mother and son duo Sade Cooke and Cameron Nightingale split up, with Cameron eventually being captured. Thankfully, Sade got across the finish line and bagged a three-way split of the £100k prize. The Channel 4 programme sees people travel across the country, all while trying to avoid capture from the Hunters — a team of special police and cyber specialists. We have major respect for Sade and Cameron making it to the end. channel4.com
Hot property 🏡
This gorgeous Victorian farmhouse is giving us all the cottagecore vibes. Set in Sutton Bonington, this restored building has a beautiful blend of traditional and modern features. The country-style kitchen leads to the family room, which opens up to the glorious garden. This is picture-perfect and even comes fit with a vegetable garden and a workshop/potting shed. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a master with its own dressing room. Fancy. Guide price is £795k and it’s marketed by Smiths Property Experts. rightmove.co.uk
What’s on 🗓️
Spring Afternoon Wreath Making ✂️
When: April 23
Where: Hart’s, Nottingham
How much: £130pp, including materials and food
It’s definitely the season for all things bright and beautiful in nature, which you can celebrate by crafting your own dried flower wreath at Hart’s. Led by Sophie from the gorgeous Gigil and Bloom in Southwell, you’ll have plenty of guided tuition, as well as all the materials you need. After all that hard work, you can relax with a glass of prosecco and a spot of afternoon tea, which are included in the ticket price.
Do if: Your front door looks like it could use some love.
Rhymes Against Humanity 🎭
When: April 26
Where: Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
How much: £12pp, concession £10pp, accessible £6pp
This show sees improv actors perform an entire play purely from the audience’s suggestion. Impressive, right? Whether you’re out with mates or are searching for date activities in Nottingham, this will put a smile on your face, with plenty of humour and musical delights. The show starts at 7.30pm, making it a great option for Friday night entertainment after dinner/drinks.
Do if: You’re looking for a good laugh at the end of the week.
Ay-Up Market 🛍️
When: April 26-28
Where: Old Market Square
How much: Free entry
We are so lucky to have so many wonderful independent artists, food makers, and creators in our area - but it can be hard to catch them all in the same place at once. This weekend-long market will do just that though. Browse through stalls with indoor plants, homeware, handmade jewellery, and crafts, then munch your way through foods from the likes of Colombo Street and The Pudding Pantry. There will also be fun activities like hook-a-duck, free face painting, and balloon modelling.
Do if: You want to entertain the whole family this weekend.
Lord Byron: Dangerous to Know 🎭
When: April 27
Where: Newstead Abbey
How much: £18pp
It’s the summer of 1841, and Lord Byron’s former mistress Claire Clairmont receives a letter about her scandalous affair which forces her to seek out the truth. Enlisting the help of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley, they dig for answers, which may require them to get their hands dirty. The play is brand new and will performed at Lord Byron’s ancestral home, making it all the more captivating.
Do if: You read our piece on Lord Byron’s history and want to learn more about him.
Frülingsfest — Spring Beer Festival 🍻
When: April 27
Where: Binks Yard, Nottingham
How much: £10pp
Head down to Binks Yard for German-inspired festivities that will have you partying all afternoon and evening. Its take on Frülingsfest (otherwise known as Ocktoberfest’s little sister) will have an oompah band, food, and plenty of steins of beer. All this will take place under its new outdoor stretch tent — a relief to those who don’t trust the weather. Each ticket includes a free schooner of Hofmeister.
Do if: You want to catch some rays and have a good dance.
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