Ashfield is a fantastic destination filled with exciting events for families, businesses, and young people. Learn about upcoming events in Ashfield and discover past events held in the region. 

What's on

Join us at West Notts College to explore a wide range of courses tailored for adult learners aged 19 and over. Whether you're looking to upskill, change careers, or pursue a personal interest, our event offers insights into the educational pathways that can help you achieve your goals. Meet our support teams for guidance on funding options and personalised assistance. Get career advice to help you select the right course, and connect with fellow adult learners to build a supportive community. Take the first step toward your future today! This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-adult-advice-event-jul-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/https://wnc-adult-advice-event-jul-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=discoverashfield" target="_blank" data-anchor="?aff=discoverashfield">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

Adult Education Advice Event

Adult Education Advice Event on 16 July 2025

Join us for an exclusive event at West Notts College where you can view and apply for current apprenticeship vacancies across various industries like engineering, IT, healthcare, business, and more. Get on-site support from college advisors to guide you through the application process. Connect with local employers eager to find new apprentices, and learn what they seek in candidates. Enhance your understanding of apprenticeships, gain practical tips for CVs and interviews, and network with peers and professionals. Discover financial support options and explore the career progression opportunities that apprenticeships can offer. This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-apprenticeship-event-jun-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=discoverashfield" target="_blank" data-anchor="?aff=discoverashfield">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

Apprenticeship Vacancies Event

Join us at West Notts College to discover a world of opportunities! Our open events offer insights into courses, apprenticeships, and career pathways to help you shape your future. Meet expert teachers, get personalised career guidance, and connect with support teams for financial and academic assistance. Learn about apprenticeship options and experience life on our vibrant campus. Don’t miss the chance to explore what makes our college an inspiring place to learn and grow! This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-open-event-jun-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/" target="_blank">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

College Open Event

College Open Event on 14 June 2025

Join us at West Notts College to explore a wide range of courses tailored for adult learners aged 19 and over. Whether you're looking to upskill, change careers, or pursue a personal interest, our event offers insights into the educational pathways that can help you achieve your goals. Meet our support teams for guidance on funding options and personalised assistance. Get career advice to help you select the right course, and connect with fellow adult learners to build a supportive community. Take the first step toward your future today! This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-adult-advice-event-apr-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=discoverashfield" target="_blank" data-anchor="?aff=discoverashfield">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

Adult Education Advice Event on 2 April 2025

Join us at West Notts College to discover a world of opportunities! Our open events offer insights into courses, apprenticeships, and career pathways to help you shape your future. Meet expert teachers, get personalised career guidance, and connect with support teams for financial and academic assistance. Learn about apprenticeship options and experience life on our vibrant campus. Don’t miss the chance to explore what makes our college an inspiring place to learn and grow! This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-open-event-mar-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/" target="_blank">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

College Open Event on 6 March 2025

Kick-start your career at West Notts College with our wide range of apprenticeship opportunities across various industries. Discover potential career paths, and gain insights into how apprenticeships can lead to rewarding employment. View and apply for current vacancies on-site to increase your chances of securing a position that matches your interests. Get insider tips on the skills and qualifications employers seek, and learn strategies to stand out from the competition. This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-apprenticeship-event-feb-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=discoverashfield" target="_blank" data-anchor="?aff=discoverashfield">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

Apprenticeship Information Event

Join us at West Notts College to explore exciting courses and apprenticeships in engineering, fabrication and welding, and motor vehicles. Meet expert teachers, get personalised career guidance, and connect with our support teams for student welfare and additional learning needs. Discover apprenticeship opportunities, tour our state-of-the-art Engineering Innovation Centre, and experience life on campus. Learn from current students and explore our wide range of courses designed to help you excel in these dynamic fields. Whether you're starting fresh or upskilling, find the right path for your future with us. This event is at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Engineering Innovation Centre, in Sutton in Ashfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-eng-fab-weld-mot-open-event-feb-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=discoverashfield" target="_blank" data-anchor="?aff=discoverashfield">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Fabrication and Welding Open Event

Join us for an exclusive event at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College in the heart of Mansfield. Discover state-of-the-art facilities, connect with passionate teachers, and explore our wide range of A Level courses. Learn about our comprehensive support services, get personalised careers advice, and uncover exciting extracurricular activities. Meet current students and see first-hand what makes our college a vibrant and supportive learning community. Choose from flexible study options that align with your academic goals. Don't miss this opportunity to envision your future at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College! This event will be held at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College, in Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://maasfc-open-event-jan-2025.eventbrite.co.uk/" target="_blank">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

A Level Open Event

A Level Open Event on 23 January 2025

Join Newstead Brass at St Wilfrid's Church, in Kirkby in Ashfield, for a magical evening of brass, carols, and festive cheer with Nottinghamshire's leading brass band.&nbsp;
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Tickets £10. Text or call 07914 529936 to book. <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Newstead-Brass" target="_blank">Book tickets on the Ticket Source website</a> <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.newsteadbrass.band" target="_blank">Visit the Newstead Brass website for more details</a>

Newstead Brass Christmas Showcase

Wild adventures for families with Christmas crafts, trails, games, and a festive bounce in the Net Park at Adventures, in Kings Mill Reservoir, in Sutton in Ashfield.&nbsp; Thursday 12 December 10.15am to 11.45am. £8.50 per child, sibling discount available. Best for families with children aged one to 8. <a rel="noopener" href="https://nottsoutdoors.cinolla.com/millwaters/course/wild-families---festive-fun" target="_blank">You can book at the Notts Outdoors website</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/uifnptsm/20241212adventures-wild-families-festive-fun-poster.png?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=354" alt="" width="500" height="354">

Adventures Wild Families! Festive Fun

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm. There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours. Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project. Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email: <a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café

Willow Tree Memory Café on 11 December 2024

Hosted in a friendly and welcoming environment by a Little Glow Leader. The sensory room sessions are beneficial for both adult and infant, providing you with a relaxing and calm space where your little one can explore and feel settled, whilst also offering a great opportunity to spend some time with other parents, socialise, and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sensory room. Ideally suited for infants from birth to pre walking, the sensory rooms support development and curiosity, offering a range of sensory stimulation and the chance for your little one to interact with others. Cosy and welcoming, the groups will give you a unique chance to share your experiences with lots of other people whose little ones are of a similar age, and enjoy a friendly and laid-back environment. This session will be held at the Polly Bowls Club, Unwin Road, Sutton in Ashfield.&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://ashfield.thelittlesensory.co/product/sensory-room-sutton-in-ashfield-christmas-theme-mixed-age-group-session-10-30am/" target="_blank">Book at The Little Sensory Co website</a>

Sensory Room Christmas themed mixed age group session 

Little Glow Sensory VIII

Hosted in a friendly and welcoming environment by a Little Glow Leader. The sensory room sessions are beneficial for both adult and infant, providing you with a relaxing and calm space where your little one can explore and feel settled, whilst also offering a great opportunity to spend some time with other parents, socialise, and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sensory room. Ideally suited for infants from birth to pre walking, the sensory rooms support development and curiosity, offering a range of sensory stimulation and the chance for your little one to interact with others. Cosy and welcoming, the groups will give you a unique chance to share your experiences with lots of other people whose little ones are of a similar age, and enjoy a friendly and laid-back environment. This session will be held at Hucknall United Reform Church Hall, Farleys Grove, Hucknall.
<a rel="noopener" href="https://ashfield.thelittlesensory.co/product/sensory-room-hucknall-christmas-theme-mixed-age-group-session-12pm/" target="_blank">Book at The Little Sensory Co website</a>

Sensory Room Christmas themed mixed age group session

Little Glow Sensory VII

Hosted in a friendly and welcoming environment by a Little Glow Leader. The sensory room sessions are beneficial for both adult and infant, providing you with a relaxing and calm space where your little one can explore and feel settled, whilst also offering a great opportunity to spend some time with other parents, socialise, and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sensory room. Ideally suited for infants from birth to pre walking, the sensory rooms support development and curiosity, offering a range of sensory stimulation and the chance for your little one to interact with others. Cosy and welcoming, the groups will give you a unique chance to share your experiences with lots of other people whose little ones are of a similar age, and enjoy a friendly and laid-back environment. This session will be held at Hucknall United Reform Church Hall, Farleys Grove, Hucknall.
<a rel="noopener" href="https://ashfield.thelittlesensory.co/product/sensory-room-hucknall-christmas-theme-birth-to-pre-walking-10-30am/" target="_blank">Book at The Little Sensory Co website</a>

Sensory Room Christmas themed birth to pre walking group session 

Little Glow Sensory VI

Join us at West Notts College to explore a wide range of courses tailored for adult learners aged 19 and over. Whether you're looking to upskill, change careers, or pursue a personal interest, our event offers insights into the educational pathways that can help you achieve your goals. Meet our support teams for guidance on funding options and personalised assistance. Get career advice to help you select the right course, and connect with fellow adult learners to build a supportive community. Take the first step toward your future today! This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-adult-advice-event-dec-2024.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=discoverashfield" target="_blank" data-anchor="?aff=discoverashfield">Book a place on the Eventbrite website&nbsp;</a>

Adult Education Advice Event on 5 December 2024

Hosted in a friendly and welcoming environment by a Little Glow Leader. The sensory room sessions are beneficial for both adult and infant, providing you with a relaxing and calm space where your little one can explore and feel settled, whilst also offering a great opportunity to spend some time with other parents, socialise, and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sensory room. Ideally suited for infants from birth to pre walking, the sensory rooms support development and curiosity, offering a range of sensory stimulation and the chance for your little one to interact with others. Cosy and welcoming, the groups will give you a unique chance to share your experiences with lots of other people whose little ones are of a similar age, and enjoy a friendly and laid-back environment. This session will be held at the Polly Bowls Club, Unwin Road, Sutton in Ashfield.&nbsp;
<a rel="noopener" href="https://ashfield.thelittlesensory.co/product/sensory-room-sutton-in-ashfield-christmas-theme-birth-to-pre-walking-10-30am/" target="_blank">Book at The Little Sensory Co website</a>

Little Glow Sensory Room V

The annual Christmas lights switch on is returning to Hucknall and is the perfect time to start the festive celebrations. The event will be held in Hucknall Market Place car park and High Street from 4pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 4 December. It will be an evening of festive fun with Christmas market stalls, hot food and drink, seasonal entertainment and, of course, the all-important light switch on. The big man himself will also be making an appearance, as Santa will meet guests as he arrives on his sleigh.

Hucknall Christmas Lights Switch On

A magical display of Christmas trees provided by the local community at St Mary Magdalene Church, in Hucknall. Grand opening Festival Night first Wednesday of December.&nbsp;Free admission, wheelchair accessible. Tea, coffee, and mince pies on sale. &nbsp; A very popular community event for all the family at St Mary Magdalene Church, Market Place, in Hucknall. Opening times to be confirmed.&nbsp;

Hucknall Christmas Tree Festival 

The annual Christmas lights switch on is returning to Kirkby in Ashfield and is the perfect time to start the festive celebrations. The event will be held in Kirkby Plaza from 4pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 28 November. It will be an evening of festive fun with Christmas market stalls, hot food and drink, seasonal entertainment and, of course, the all-important light switch on. The big man himself will also be making an appearance, as Santa will meet guests as he arrives on his sleigh.&nbsp;

Kirkby Christmas Lights Switch On

Hosted in a friendly and welcoming environment by a Little Glow Leader. The sensory room sessions are beneficial for both adult and infant, providing you with a relaxing and calm space where your little one can explore and feel settled, whilst also offering a great opportunity to spend some time with other parents, socialise, and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sensory room. Ideally suited for infants from birth to pre walking, the sensory rooms support development and curiosity, offering a range of sensory stimulation and the chance for your little one to interact with others. Cosy and welcoming, the groups will give you a unique chance to share your experiences with lots of other people whose little ones are of a similar age, and enjoy a friendly and laid-back environment. This session will be held at the Polly Bowls Club, Unwin Road, Sutton in Ashfield.&nbsp;
<a rel="noopener" href="https://ashfield.thelittlesensory.co/product/sensory-room-sutton-in-ashfield-birth-to-pre-walking-12pm-56/" target="_blank">Book at The Little Sensory Co website</a>

Sensory Room Christmas themed birth to pre walking age group session 

Little Glow Sensory Room IIII

Hosted in a friendly and welcoming environment by a Little Glow Leader. The sensory room sessions are beneficial for both adult and infant, providing you with a relaxing and calm space where your little one can explore and feel settled, whilst also offering a great opportunity to spend some time with other parents, socialise, and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sensory room. Ideally suited for infants from birth to pre walking, the sensory rooms support development and curiosity, offering a range of sensory stimulation and the chance for your little one to interact with others. Cosy and welcoming, the groups will give you a unique chance to share your experiences with lots of other people whose little ones are of a similar age, and enjoy a friendly and laid-back environment. This session will be held at the Polly Bowls Club, Unwin Road, Sutton in Ashfield.&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://ashfield.thelittlesensory.co/product/sensory-room-sutton-in-ashfield-birth-to-pre-walking-10-30am-72/" target="_blank">Book at The Little Sensory Co website</a>

Little Glow Sensory Room III

Join us for an exclusive event at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College in the heart of Mansfield. Discover state-of-the-art facilities, connect with passionate teachers, and explore our wide range of A Level courses. Learn about our comprehensive support services, get personalised careers advice, and uncover exciting extracurricular activities. Meet current students and see first-hand what makes our college a vibrant and supportive learning community. Choose from flexible study options that align with your academic goals. Don't miss this opportunity to envision your future at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College! This event will be held at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College, in Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://maasfc-open-event-sept-2024.eventbrite.co.uk/" target="_blank">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

A Level Open Event on 27 November 2024

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm.&nbsp; There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project. Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email: <a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 27 November 2024

Hosted in a friendly and welcoming environment by a Little Glow Leader. The sensory room sessions are beneficial for both adult and infant, providing you with a relaxing and calm space where your little one can explore and feel settled, whilst also offering a great opportunity to spend some time with other parents, socialise, and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sensory room.
Ideally suited for infants from birth to pre walking, the sensory rooms support development and curiosity, offering a range of sensory stimulation and the chance for your little one to interact with others. Cosy and welcoming, the groups will give you a unique chance to share your experiences with lots of other people whose little ones are of a similar age, and enjoy a friendly and laid-back environment. This session will be held at the Polly Bowls Club, Unwin Road, Sutton in Ashfield.&nbsp;
<a rel="noopener" href="https://ashfield.thelittlesensory.co/product/sensory-room-sutton-in-ashfield-mixed-age-group-session-12pm-3/" target="_blank">Book at The Little Sensory Co website</a>

Little Glow Sensory Room II

Hosted in a friendly and welcoming environment by a Little Glow Leader. The sensory room sessions are beneficial for both adult and infant, providing you with a relaxing and calm space where your little one can explore and feel settled, whilst also offering a great opportunity to spend some time with other parents, socialise, and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sensory room. Ideally suited for infants from birth to pre walking, the sensory rooms support development and curiosity, offering a range of sensory stimulation and the chance for your little one to interact with others. Cosy and welcoming, the groups will give you a unique chance to share your experiences with lots of other people whose little ones are of a similar age, and enjoy a friendly and laid-back environment. This session will be held at the Polly Bowls Club, Unwin Road, Sutton in Ashfield.&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://ashfield.thelittlesensory.co/product/sensory-room-sutton-in-ashfield-mixed-age-group-session-10-30am-6/" target="_blank">Book at The Little Sensory Co website</a>

Little Glow Sensory Room I

The annual Christmas lights switch on is returning to Sutton in Ashfield and is the perfect time to start the festive celebrations. The event will be held in the Market Place car park from 4pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 21 November. It will be an evening of festive fun with Christmas market stalls, hot food and drink, seasonal entertainment and, of course, the all-important light switch on. The big man himself will also be making an appearance, as Santa will meet guests as he arrives on his sleigh.&nbsp;

Sutton Christmas Lights Switch On 

Join us at West Notts College to discover a world of opportunities! Our open events offer insights into courses, apprenticeships, and career pathways to help you shape your future. Meet expert teachers, get personalised career guidance, and connect with support teams for financial and academic assistance. Learn about apprenticeship options and experience life on our vibrant campus. Don’t miss the chance to explore what makes our college an inspiring place to learn and grow! This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-notts-college-open-event-registration-980245700277?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&amp;_gl=1*19gr209*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODczODU4MDQzLjE3MjU0NzE1MDI.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyNTQ3MTUwMi4xLjAuMTcyNTQ3MTUwMi4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" data-anchor="?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&amp;_gl=1*19gr209*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODczODU4MDQzLjE3MjU0NzE1MDI.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyNTQ3MTUwMi4xLjAuMTcyNTQ3MTUwMi4wLjAuMA..">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

College Open Event on 16 November 2024

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm.&nbsp; There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project. Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email: <a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 13 November 2024

This event at Mour Hotel, in Sherwood Business Park, will focus on creativity and how this is now being seen as the new currency, which is driving economic growth and how local businesses can harness this. These events are designed to help local, regional, and national organisations make new connections, while also providing information in support of topical issues that are impacting local companies. In attendance we usually see council leaders, business directors, and CEOs, together with representatives from many of our partners, such as the Department for Business and Trade, East Midlands Chamber, West Notts College, local universities, trade associations, and of course many local businesses. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/business-licensing/business-support/business-news/business-events/" target="_blank">Anyone interested in this or future business support events, register at the Ashfield District Council website</a> Once you have been added onto our events register, the Business Support team will review this list prior to any events and will send out an invitation to book a place. Invitations will be sent out based around the theme that is being delivered and to enable as many individual businesses as possible to attend - please limit your company booking to one person. We are happy to keep a reserve list of additional places you require, should they become available. This would be on a first come, first served basis.

Ashfield Business Leaders Networking event  

Ashfield’s skyline is set to come to life as the fireworks extravaganza is back by public demand.&nbsp; Ashfield District Council will bring back the fireworks night for the first time in over a decade with Sparks in the Park on Saturday 2 November. Sutton Lawn will once again play host to the FREE night of entertainment, which will include a laser show and fairground rides, as well as the all-important fireworks. There will also be a stage featuring live entertainment with performances from Danielle, as seen at Ashfield Show, and a DJ as well as entertainment for the children. The fairground rides will be open from 12pm with the rest of the event starting from 4pm, including food and drink stands and on-stage entertainment. The laser show will be from 6.30pm, followed by the main event of the night, a musical firework show, from 8.30pm. Councillor Jason Zadrozny, leader of the council, said: “We are delighted to be bring back our fireworks spectacular with ‘Sparks in the Park’ and look forward to welcoming everyone to Sutton Lawn for our fireworks extravaganza. “It will truly be a night to remember. I know numerous residents have asked for this to return over the years and once again your council has listened. Please come along on Saturday 2 November to enjoy yet another fabulous free event organised by Ashfield District Council, in partnership with Out of the Box Events.” Out of the Box Events, who worked with the council on the return of the Ashfield Show and a number of summer events, is running the firework extravaganza.

Sparks in the Park

Make the most of autumn's natural resources by making lots of seasonal crafts delivered by Dragonfly Crafts. Half-term on a budget at Teversal Visitors Centre, Teversal, on Friday 1 November.&nbsp; Two sessions on at the centre from 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm.&nbsp; Booking is essential.&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dragonflycraftsuk.co.uk/event-details/autumn-crafts-10-00" target="_blank">Book now on the Dragonfly Crafts website</a>

Spooky Crafts 

<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs">Halloween fun is coming to <a rel="noopener" href="https://adventures.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Adventures</a> at <a href="/places-to-visit/mill-waters">Mill Waters</a> this half-term. Get ready for the family-friendly Spooky Nets event at the venue's Net Park. Enjoy the Halloween-themed tree house and walkways, with face painting and party bags at this special occasion. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/xjcigluc/adc_mill_waters_logo_rgb.png?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=194&amp;height=171" alt="" width="194" height="171"> Dates: October 31, and Nov 1 and 2. </div>
<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">5pm to 6pm (ideal for ages 3 to 8) 6.30pm to 7.30pm (ideal for ages 5+) Please note for children aged 3 to 4, a participating adult is required and it is one adult per three children. For children ages 5 to 17, a spectating adult must be present. £15 per session. <a rel="noopener" href="https://nottsoutdoors.cinolla.com/millwaters/" target="_blank">Book tickets at the Notts Outdoors website</a></div>

Spooky Nets at Mill Waters

Spooky Nets

Join Ashfield Play Forum at Brierley Park Café, in Sutton in Ashfield, for a free craft event. There are free activities for children and young people, who must be accompanied by an adult.&nbsp; The event includes crafts, games, and much more! For more information, please telephone: <a href="Tel:01623441168">01623 441168</a>

Halloween Craft event

Ashfield Play Forum is hosting a free Halloween craft event on Wednesday 30 October. The event is on 10.30am to 12.30pm. There are free activities for children and young people, who must be accompanied by an adult.&nbsp; Event at Ashfield Play Forum Hall, Morven Avenue, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 1AN. No booking required.&nbsp;

Halloween Craft event II

Inspire is delighted to be working with five professional artists who will deliver the I Am An Artist public workshops during October half-term! Ashfield-based artist Dan Donovan<a href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/arts-culture/community/i-am-an-artist/i-am-an-artist-meet-the-artists/"></a> creates a vibrant community art project. This lively open art workshop is a place to express yourself freely, have fun and explore colours, and free-form painting in a communal piece of art. You do not need to have any previous art experience! It’s all about trying something new and having a go. This is a free event at Sutton in Ashfield Library, so no booking necessary and just pop along!&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/events/i-am-an-artist-workshop-sutton-in-ashfield-library/" target="_blank">Find out more information on the Inspire website</a>&nbsp;

I Am An Artist Workshop II

Inspire is delighted to be working with five professional artists who will deliver the I Am An Artist public workshops in October half-term! Ashfield-based artist Dan Donovan creates a vibrant community art project. This lively open art workshop is a place to express yourself freely, have fun and explore colours, and free-form painting in a communal piece of art. You do not need to have any previous art experience! It’s all about trying something new and having a go. This is a free event at Kirkby in Ashfield Library and Learning Centre, so no booking necessary and just pop along!&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/events/i-am-an-artist-workshop-kirkby-in-ashfield-library/" target="_blank">Find out more information on the Inspire website</a>

I Am An Artist Workshop 

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm.&nbsp; There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project.&nbsp; Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 23 October 2024

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Join ATTFE for their mindfulness and relaxation courses where you will learn about the 7 principles of mindfulness, various breathing methods, self-awareness, being kinder to yourself, and how to use mindfulness to support you to feel calmer and less stressed. You will have an understanding of how to set aside time to focus on the mind-body connection and where mindfulness can be used in daily life. These will be run from 1 October to 19 November, every Tuesday 6pm to 8pm at Sutton Community Academy, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 1BW.&nbsp; You can register today by emailing: <a href="mailto:college.info@attrust.org.uk">college.info@attrust.org.uk</a> or calling 01623 441310.&nbsp;
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Mindfulness and Relaxation Course 

Craft Fair at Teversal Visitors Centre, in Teversal village, happening on the dates below.&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday 1st December</li>
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Crafts items supplied by local people, supporting the community. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/teversalvisitorscentre" target="_blank">Book a ticket for this event on the Ticket Tailor website</a>

Craft Fair

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm. There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project. Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 10 October 2024

Join us at West Notts College to discover a world of opportunities! Our open events offer insights into courses, apprenticeships, and career pathways to help you shape your future. Meet expert teachers, get personalised career guidance, and connect with support teams for financial and academic assistance. Learn about apprenticeship options and experience life on our vibrant campus. Don’t miss the chance to explore what makes our college an inspiring place to learn and grow! This event will be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, at the Derby Road campus, in Mansfield.
<a rel="noopener" href="https://wnc-open-event-oct-2024.eventbrite.co.uk/" target="_blank">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

College Open Event on 5 October 2024

Is 2025 the year to give your career a boost? Do you want to discuss the employment and training opportunities that are available on your doorstep? Ashfield District Council will be hosting a free Careers Fair, alongside some guest exhibitors at Kirkby Leisure Centre on Wednesday 2 October 2024 from 10am to 2.30pm. You will be able to discuss the current vacancies that are available, receive free self-employment advice for individuals looking at setting up a new business, as well as any local training programmes that will help develop your skills. So come along to the Careers Fair and explore the next step of your employment journey. For more information on the event, email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:business.support@ashfield.gov.uk">business.support@ashfield.gov.uk</a>

Ashfield Careers Fair 2024

Join us for an exclusive event at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College in the heart of Mansfield. Discover state-of-the-art facilities, connect with passionate teachers, and explore our wide range of A Level courses. Learn about our comprehensive support services, get personalised careers advice, and uncover exciting extracurricular activities. Meet current students and see first-hand what makes our college a vibrant and supportive learning community. Choose from flexible study options that align with your academic goals. Don't miss this opportunity to envision your future at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College! <a rel="noopener" href="https://maasfc-open-event-sept-2024.eventbrite.co.uk/" target="_blank">Book a place on the Eventbrite website</a>

A Level Open Event on 26 September 2024

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm. There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project.&nbsp; Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 25 September 2024

Little Festival of Heritage and Nature at Mill Waters in Sutton in Ashfield. The event is on Saturday 14 September between 11am to 3pm.&nbsp; Abseil down Kings Mill Viaduct and enjoy live music, games, crafts, heritage, and nature fun. There is something for everyone and it's all free.&nbsp; <a href="/places-to-visit/mill-waters">Learn more about Mill Waters on our Places to Visit page</a>

Little Festival of Heritage and Nature

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm.&nbsp; There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project. Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 11 September 2024

The Rotary Club of Hucknall is inviting you to join in on Hucknall Community Day, at Hucknall Market Place. If you are a Hucknall organisation, school, church, or community group, you are welcome to showcase your talents at the event. For further information, email: <a href="mailto:hucknallrotary@gmail.com">hucknallrotary@gmail.com</a>
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Hucknall Community Day

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm.&nbsp; There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project. Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 28 August 2024

The yearly event of Party in the Park, delivered by C.A.K.E, is returning for August bank holiday at Kingsway Park, in Kirkby in Ashfield.&nbsp; Attractions include live music and DJ, annual dog show, rides and inflatables, craft and trade stalls, food vendors, and much more. This event is free to attend and welcomes all residents to come along.&nbsp; Kingsway Park, Kirkby in Ashfield, August Bank Holiday Sunday, at 11am to 5pm.&nbsp;
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Party in the Park 

Be part of a community committed to shaping brighter futures. Join Inspire for their Open Day at High Pavement House on Friday 23 August 2024, 10am to 3pm. The fun starts at Sutton in Ashfield Library where you can meet the friendly library and learning team, before you set off on a journey of discovery along our trail, following clues until you reach Inspire's brand new centre. At High Pavement House we will have the following activities taking place: Paper Plane creating and flying and there will be a prize of a coding robot for the paper plane flown the furthest distance.&nbsp; Drop in activities including craft, cupcake decorating, printable calendar and drumming digits. You’ll receive a warm welcome from the college and adult learning tutors who will be pleased to show you around. You’ll be able to take part in free activities, book onto courses, enrol into college, and more! Simply drop in or join our trail, no booking needed.&nbsp;Refreshments will be available.

Inspire High Pavement Launch

The annual Ashfield Food and Drink festival returns to Hucknall on Sunday 18 August from 10am to 4pm. &nbsp; The event brings together independent traders of food and drinks onto the high street of Hucknall.
You will find artisan breads, cheeses, pizza, baked goods, craft beer, Asian, Indian, Jamaican, and Nigerian street food, and so much more.&nbsp;
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This year, in addition to the incredible food and drink selection, visitors will be treated to live music from Inspire's Red Hot Band, and a live cooking demonstration by a healthy eating chef at 10.30am, 12pm, and 1.30pm.&nbsp;
The festival is free to attend.&nbsp;

Ashfield Food and Drink Festival 2024

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm.&nbsp; There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project. Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 14 August 2024

Ashfield District Council is bringing back the Ashfield Show for 2024, for the first time in over a decade. Following the success of the inaugural Ashfield Day in 2022, which had 12,000 people flock to Sutton Lawn to enjoy a day of free family fun, the council has decided to extend the event and bring back the Ashfield Show. Sutton Lawn will play host to the three-day event, which will run on Friday 9 August, Saturday 10 August, and Sunday 11 August. Full details of the event will be released in the coming months, but visitors can expect live music, community performances, food, drink, the market village, activities, and so much more.

Ashfield Show

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate, it's up to you! Every Saturday at 9am. The event takes place at Brierley Forest, Skegby Road, Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2PL. Please <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/?eventName=brierleyforest" target="_blank" data-anchor="?eventName=brierleyforest">register at Parkrun</a> before attending a run, otherwise you won't get a time!
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Brierley Forest Parkrun

Brierley Forest Parkrun on every Saturday

Free activities for all children and young people at Brierley Forest Park, who must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include crafts, games, and much more. For more details, telephone Ashfield Play Forum on <a href="Tel:01623441168">01623 441168</a>.

Ashfield Play Forum Free Play Day

Ashfield Play Forum Free Play Day at Brierley Forest Park

Free activities for all children and young people at Kingsway Park, who must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include crafts, games, and much more. For more details, telephone Ashfield Play Forum on <a href="Tel:01623441168">01623 441168</a>.

Ashfield Play Forum Free Play Day at Kingsway Park

Join the Dinosaur Egg Hunt event at Teversal Visitors Centre.&nbsp; Meet and hunt with Rita the giant Utahraptor (nerf gun shooting). Don't be scared, she doesn't bite! Tuesday 6 August at 10am to 11am, and 11.30am to 12.30pm. Tickets are £4 per child. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/teversalvisitorscentre" target="_blank">Book tickets at the Ticket Tailor website</a>

Jurassic Dino Show 

Free activities for all children and young people at Sutton Lawn, who must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include crafts, games, and much more. For more details, telephone Ashfield Play Forum on <a href="Tel:01623441168">01623 441168</a>.

Ashfield Play Forum Free Lawn Play Day 

A free family event at Selston Country Park to raise awareness for residents in Ashfield of organisations and opportunities they can access. Utilising green spaces, socialising, and engaging in fun activities for the whole family. There will be a range of stalls, entertainment, live music, and activities. For more information or to host a stall, email: <a href="mailto:luke.donnelly@ashfield.gov.uk">luke.donnelly@ashfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Ashfield Wellbeing Network Community Event

Teversal Celebrating our Heritage This free event at Teversal Visitors Centre includes Whitwell Colliery Band, Mansfield Rock Choir, Dog Lure, bouncy castles, circus skills, local history stalls, memorabilia, classics cars, food stalls, and much more. Teversal Visitors Centre on&nbsp;Sunday 28 July at&nbsp;10am to 4pm.

A Step Back in Time

Friday 26 July from 2pm to 4pm at&nbsp;Hucknall Leisure Centre, in Hucknall. Talks, news, and information about Hucknall and historical topics. Contact M. Newton for more details on 0115 963 1705. Email: <a href="mailto:m.newton2000@btinternet.com">m.newton2000@btinternet.com</a>&nbsp;

Hucknall Heritage Society Meeting

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm.&nbsp; There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp; Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project.&nbsp; Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 24 July 2024

We are excited to share with you The Big Sing and Dance, a partnership between Captivate, Inspire Music, and Ashfield District Council aiming to enhance the current project, The Big Sing, by incorporating dance and more music. THE BIG SING AND DANCE will take place on Monday 15 July 2024, at Kirkby Plaza, Market Place, NG17 7AL. Groups should arrive from 12.30pm, and guests should arrive from 2pm. As part of the offer, you will receive:
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<li>Resources to learn the songs and dances with your students</li>
<li>Participation on Monday July 15 to perform with other schools and take part in workshops with artists. The performance for the public and guests will begin at 2pm.</li>
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The Big Sing and Dance 

The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, in Sutton in Ashfield. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Visitors can go on short walks, do crafts, or simply relax and socialise at this drop-in afternoon. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, you can drop in any time between 1pm and 3pm.&nbsp; There is no need to book and activities are free. Food and drinks are available to purchase from Mill Waters Café. Please note car parking is free for the first hour and charges start at £1 for 2 hours.&nbsp;
Willow Tree Memory Café is part of the Mill Waters Project.&nbsp; Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersProject/" target="_blank">MillWatersProject</a> Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Willow Tree Memory Café on 10 July 2024

Expect live music on stage, activities, trade and community stalls, food court, full-size funfair, a bar, free face painting, and bags of fun for the whole family at <a href="/places-to-visit/titchfield-park">Titchfield Park</a>, in Hucknall.&nbsp; This event is free and will be on between 11am and 10pm.&nbsp;

Hucknall Festival 

Stay and play at our Wild Tots! Café in The Discovery Room, at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café, every Thursday during term time between 9am and 3pm.&nbsp; Pop in any time to play with our Wild Tots! toys best for children aged between 0 and 4-years-old. There is a free cup of juice or water for every child, and grown-ups are welcome (but not obliged to!) purchase food and drink at Mill Waters Café. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Ashfield District Council</a> is working in partnership with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Nottinghamshire County Council</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://nottsoutdoors.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Notts Outdoors</a>.

Wild Tots! Café

The popular outdoor cinema event is back in Selston this summer, so pack your picnics, popcorn, blankets and chairs, and get ready to enjoy a free day of films on the award-winning Selston Country Park.&nbsp; There are two outdoor cinema screenings. The first will be the family film of The Little Mermaid from 1pm, with an evening screening of The Greatest Showman playing from 6.30pm.&nbsp; The event will be held on Saturday 22 June at 12pm to 10pm.&nbsp;

Films in the Park 

Games and activities for all the family, as well as live local music at Hucknall Market. With more than 30 stalls including Carers in Hucknall, Everyone Active, Ashfield Voluntary Action, Age UK Connect, and many more. This event is free to attend.&nbsp;

Hucknall Family Wellbeing Roadshow 

The Ashfield Plant and Garden Fair returns to Sutton in Ashfield town centre on 19 May from 9am to 1pm. Due to renovation work set for Portland Square, the market will be held on Sutton North car park (near Costa Coffee) in Sutton town centre. Get on down if you are looking for indoor and outdoor garden items such as:
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<li>Plants and trees</li>
<li>Fruits and vegetables</li>
<li>Tools and equipment</li>
<li>Garden accessories.</li>
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Ashfield Plant and Garden Fair 

May 2024 marks 30 years since Brierley Forest Park opened! To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a small event with The Brierley Café. Join us on Saturday 11 May from 11.30am to 1.30pm for free face painting, arts and crafts, and a nature trail. There might even be some special tasty treats available to buy from the café!
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30 Years of Brierley Forest Park

Join the fairy folk, head hog, and wizened old oak for fun and magic outdoors in the Meadow and Little Woodland at the Mill Adventure Base, Kings Mill Reservoir. Ideal for families with children aged between 1 to 4-years-old.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/sexdxrxk/wild-tots-fairy-tales-2.jpg?width=500&amp;height=160.48593350383632" alt="" width="500" height="160.48593350383632">
This Wild Tots! Fairy Tales event is £7.50 per child.&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Ashfield District Council</a> is working in partnership with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Nottinghamshire County Council</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://nottsoutdoors.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Notts Outdoors </a>and the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/" target="_blank">National Lottery Heritage Fund</a>. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/kp0d3a31/english_made_possible_logo_colour_jpeg.jpg?width=214&amp;height=77&amp;mode=max" alt="" width="214" height="77">

Wild Tots! Fairy Tales

Ashfield residents will be able to view famous works of art in Sutton in Ashfield as part of a mobile museum tour across the UK. The district has been chosen as one of the places for the Art Explora Mobile Museum to visit, as part of a&nbsp;12-week tour with Tate and MuMo. The mobile museum is a unique trailer designed by French designer Matali Crasset, and is hosting the exhibition - Soup, Socks and Spiders! Art of the Everyday. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, film, digital art, and sculpture by artists including Andy Warhol, Cornelia Parker, Damien Hirst, David Hockney, Dorothea Tanning, Fernand Léger, Nam June Paik, Phyllida Barlow, Roy Lichtenstein, Vanessa Bell, and Wolfgang Tillmans. During the week schools and community groups will be receiving guided tours of the exhibitions and workshops hosted by the Mobile Museum team. As part of this unique tour, Ashfield District Council is hosting a free event in Sutton in Ashfield to view the exhibition and visitors can take part in creative workshops, participate in arts and crafts, have their faces painted, and listen to music by Inspire’s Red Hot Band.&nbsp; The free event will be held from 10am to 2pm. There is no need to book.&nbsp;

Art Explora Mobile Museum

Watch the award-winning Broadway musical hit, On the Town, at a dementia-friendly screening of the film at Kirkby in Ashfield Library. The 1949 film features Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Jules Munshin, as sailors on a 24-hour shore leave to see the sights, and includes famous tunes such as New York, New York.&nbsp; This relaxed screening is particularly suitable for people living with dementia and memory challenges, and their family and friends - but anyone is welcome. Please feel free to talk, sing, and move during the screening. Doors will open 15 minutes before the film starts and there will be a 20-minute interval. The screening is sensitive to the audience's needs concerning lighting and volume, and there is a quiet space for anyone needing a brief break from the film in the main library.&nbsp;
This is part of a series of dementia-friendly screenings of films and musicals at libraries across the area. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/events/dementia-friendly-film-screening-of-on-the-town/" target="_blank">Book tickets for On the Town on the Inspire website</a>

On the Town dementia-friendly film screening

Ashfield District Council will celebrate the annual event of Commonwealth Day with a flag raising ceremony, with the theme for the service this year as One Resilient Common Future.&nbsp; Commonwealth Day is held annually on 11 March, and marks the start of a week-long series of events and activities around the globe.&nbsp; Chairman of the council, Councillor Dale Grounds, will host the ceremony outside the council offices in Kirkby in Ashfield. Commonwealth Day is annually held across the country on the second Monday in March, and celebrates the bond between Commonwealth nations around the world. <a rel="noopener" href="https://thecommonwealth.org/commonwealth-day" target="_blank">Learn more about Commonwealth Day</a><a rel="noopener" href="https://thecommonwealth.org/commonwealth-day" target="_blank" title="Learn more about Commonwealth Day."></a>

Commonwealth Day 2024

After the success of the Discover Ashfield Awards 2022, this year's event returns to Kirkby Leisure Centre to mark the achievements of 2023. There are eight categories to celebrate people, groups, places, and businesses across Ashfield within the last 12 months.&nbsp; Discover Ashfield Awards 2023 is working in partnership with the Education and Skills Partnership.&nbsp;

Discover Ashfield Awards 2023

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