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Arts & Crafts, Children's activities, events, Heritage, jousting, local nature reserves, Poetry, Rufford Country Park, Sherwood Forest, Tourism
At last summer has arrived here in the district of Newark & Sherwood and there is plenty to occupy us in the longer days ahead.
Rufford Country Park is the beautiful setting for the ladies singing group Sempre on Sunday 3rd July between 2pm and 4pm. Bring a chair with you to be sure of a seat.
Why not try your hand at ‘Spoon Carving’ at Rufford Country Park on Saturday 9th July from 10.15am- 4pm, it costs £30 for the day and you walk away with your own creation – tel: 01623 821338 to book.
Meet Brother Oswald, Cistercian Lay Brother of Rufford Abbey on Sunday 10th July and learn about the Abbey buildings and the lives of the monks who lived here 800 years ago. Brother Oswald will be available for answering questions from 12 noon before setting off on a tour of the Abbey at 2.30pm.
Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band will be in full swing in the Coach House Courtyard at Rufford between 2pm – 4pm on Sunday 17th July, once again to be sure of a seat, bring your own chair and relax!
JS Leisure are holding a Family Fun Day at Rufford Park on Saturday 23rd July between 11am – 3pm where the children can let loose for four hours of unlimited fun on the rides and games – all for £6 per child (inc winning one prize from the stall).
Madmogs (Mansfield & District Minors Owners Group) are back at Rufford for their 8th year on Sunday 24th July between 10am-4.30pm. This is a firm favourite for many on the annual Morris Minor Rally Calendar!
Please note, for all the above events there is a £3.00 car parking fee.
A spectacular jousting tournament is being held in the beautiful grounds of Kelham Hall over the weekend of Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July, visit www.kelhamhall.co.uk or tel: 01636 980000 for more details.
If you are intrigued by what an earth sheltered home might look like or feel like or wanting an overview of what it is to live sustainably then visit the ‘Tour of Hockerton Housing Project’ on Saturday 16th July between 2-5pm visit www.hockertonhousingproject.org.uk for details.
In Sherwood Forest from Saturday 23rd July until Sunday 4th September is ‘The Summer Trail’ – this is a self-guided trail which leads you around the Visitor Centre to the Major Oak it is £1 per trail.
On Saturday 23rd July at Sherwood Forest you can join one of the rangers on the ‘Butterfly Hunt’ and see how many species you can find! You also get the chance to create your own fluttery butterfly on a stick to take home. This is a family event suitable for 4-12yr olds. Must book on tel: 01623 823202 – £2.50 per child.
Looking slightly further ahead for the school holidays and certainly not to be missed, is the 32nd annual Robin Hood Festival from Monday 1st -Sunday 7th August. Please note, car parking for this event will be £5 per car but for all the other events at Sherwood Forest Nature Reserve car parking is £3per car.
Southwell Library are hosting their Poetry Festival from Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th July with readings, performances talks and workshops. Tel: 01636 812148 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/southwellpoestryfestival for more details.
Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre are hosting a ‘Have A Go Craft Day’ on Wednesday 27th July between 11- 3pm where the centre comes alive with special craft events and activities for children. There is a small charge for each activity.
The school holidays are almost upon us so you may want to call into our office to find out what other exciting events are on offer throughout the 6 weeks ahead.