Notts Going On — Spring delights and best bakeries
Crafts and trails, a cottage in Brinsley, tasty treats, and more...
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It’s another glorious week in the county – and a shorter week at that for many of us, with bank holidays on Friday and Monday (yay!). If the forecast holds up as it’s planned, these spring day out, spring walk, and al fresco dining pieces might come in useful:
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On This Week 🗓️
Mad Hatter’s Spring Party 🥚
When: Until April 12
Where: White Post Farm, Farnsfield
How much: £16.95pp adult, £16.50pp child (included in admission)
The Mad Hatter is hosting a spring party with fabulous treats this half-term, with a teacup trail, themed crafts, indoor and outdoor play, and ice cream and other sweet treats to enjoy. It’s also a lovely time of year to visit the farm, with spring lambing and kidding taking place (cute!), along with all the other animals to meet.
Do if: You’re looking for an Easter event that is sure to entertain the whole family.
Miss Saigon 🎭
When: March 30-April 4
Where: Theatre Royal, Nottingham
How much: £25.50-£65.50pp
In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar. Here, she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris, but they are torn apart – and so she goes on a journey of survival to find her way back to him. This is a new production of the spectacular show, and features hit songs such as The Heat is On, The Movie in My Mind, and The American Dream.
Do if: You’d love to see a beautiful theatre show that’s sure to get the tears flowing.
Stitch Knit Social ✂️
When: April 1
Where: Yolk, Nottingham
How much: £3pp
Launching this week, Stitch Knit Social is the new mid-week event that’s all about bringing creatives together with their crafts. Bring your own project – whether it’s knitting, crochet, a sketchbook or something different – for an evening of creating, chatting and connecting with other like-minded people. Yolk, with its cocooning yellow interior and great drinks list, is the perfect place for this.
Do if: You have something you’ve been meaning to pick back up, and would like the motivation to do so.
Spring Wreath Workshop 🌷
When: April 1
Where: St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark
How much: £25pp
Celebrate the beauty of the season during this relaxing workshop led by Chosen View Floristry. You’ll be able to create your own ‘living wreath’ full of spring foliage and bulbs like daffodils and crocuses. While you can bring anything you can forage out of your garden to add, this is not essential as all materials will be provided. Afterwards, you can take it back home to hang up on your door.
Do if: You’d like to freshen up your exterior for any Easter weekend hosting – this is sure to impress.
We The People 🖼️
When: April 1-September 13
Where: Lakeside Arts, Beeston
How much: Free entry
This exhibition is set to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. It will explore the issues at stake in the Wars of Independence, as well as considering some of the complex problems which faced the United States as it fought to win and realise its freedom. Expect to see a wide range of manuscripts and printed collections.
Do if: You’re a Hamilton fan, and would like to delve more into the history around the story.
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What’s On Next Month 🗓️
Hot Property 🏡
Anyone else love the idea of living in a cottage? This four-bedroom home in Brinsley could be a dream come true. The interior has gorgeous dark wooden beams throughout, as well as a living room with a beautiful brick fireplace, a cosy kitchen/dining area with an island, and bedrooms that could all be doubles. Outside, there is a chic stone patio for al fresco dining, a sprawling lawn, and raised decking (perhaps for a hot tub?). The guide price is £550k and it’s marketed by Freckleton Brown. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
🥐 Hot stuff: Two Nottingham bakeries have been named among the best in the UK by the Good Food Guide. The Small Food Bakery in Lenton (@smallfoodbakery) retained its spot, while Breadmill Bakery in Sneinton Market (@breadmillbakery) was added to the list. If you’re wanting to try either, be sure to visit early, as the interest has caused both of them to be super busy. Interestingly, both of these use flour from the Nottingham Mill Co-op, who we interviewed last year. thegoodfoodguide.co.uk
💪 What a hero: Can you feel the power of the Gladiators? Naomi Church, who resides in Nottingham, certainly did, as she was a Gladiators finalist this year. She told the BBC: “It's just phenomenal, having watched the series as a child with my parents and now reliving that, being able to do it with my children is unbelievable.” You can watch the final – and the full series – on BBC iPlayer. bbc.co.uk / bbc.co.uk/iplayer
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌳 Nottingham Forest and Mansfield Town 🦌
Nottingham Forest and Mansfield Town didn’t play over the weekend due to the international break, with Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson in the final England squad before the World Cup squad is selected.
🐦 Notts County
Notts County had a mixed week, losing 3-0 away to playoff-chasing Oldham, which also saw Ollie Norburn sent off. Notts responded with a 2-0 win away at relegation-threatened Harrogate, with Alassana Jatta scoring twice. Results elsewhere mean Notts sit in the League Two automatic promotion places.
🏒 Nottingham Panthers
The Nottingham Panthers suffered back-to-back defeats to the Belfast Giants on the road, losing 4-2 and 4-3 over the weekend. Ollie Betteridge and Josh Tetlow were selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship taking place in Switzerland in May.
🏏 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Reigning County Champions Nottinghamshire start their title defence next week away at Somerset.
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