If you are a charity, voluntary or non-profit organisation and you’d like to get something on the guide, send an email to theguide@mansfield103.co.uk

 

Nottinghamshire Mining Museum

Is now open again Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays 10 – 1 in Mansfield. The museum is located at the train station next door to the ticket office.

 

Community Coffee Morning

It takes place at John Eastwood Hospice every Thursday 9:30 til 11:30. Head down there for a complimentary tea or coffee and a cake. The hospice is on Mansfield Road next to Kings Mill. For more details call 01623 622626 or email contact@johneastwoodhospice.org.uk

 

Charity Shop – Bargains For All

Jack Of All Hearts Brain Cancer fundraising shop has moved but not far, they are still in the Handley Arcade (Toothill Lane end) in Mansfield. They have two floors of stock on offer from ladies and men’s clothes, to Nemesis Now goods and bric-a-brac. They are open 10am - 3pm Monday – Saturday apart from Wednesdays when they close at 1pm. All profits go to helping people with brain cancer.

 

The Sherwood Pines Charity Dog Show

Is taking place at the pines on Sunday June 14^th 10am til 3pm. A fun day for all the family raising money for Jerry Green Dog rescue. Lots of stalls including a photo studio and a pet shop, the big blue food truck, local crafts and much more. The show itself is 10 fun classes including musical sit and best sausage catcher. So bring your pets along. Remember dogs must be kept on leads at all times for safety.

 

Fathers Day Memorial Service

Taking place at Mansfield Crematorium’s Thoresby Chapel at 10am on Sunday 21st June. The service will be led by civil funeral celebrant Wayne Swiffin. Photos of fathers will be shown during a moment of reflection. If you want your loved one to feature email your photos to crematorium@mansfield.gov.uk before Wednesday 17^th June.

 

COMING SOON

 

Charity Family Fun Day

Sunday 21^st June 11 – 4 at the Acacia Centre NG179BH, rides, inflatables, ponys, food & drink, games and stalls. Raising money to support families of baby loss.

 

Charity Netball Randoms Tournament.

In aid of RNLI Lifeboats at Quarry Dale Academy on Saturday 27^th June. £10 per player and a trophy for the winning tea., There will be a raffle, so bring change. The event is in memory of Sarah Keeling and her Daughter Grace. The event runs from 9:30am to 1pm.

 

A Summer Celebration Of Song

Mansfield & District Male Voice Choir with Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir are performing at Mansfield Rugby Club on Saturday 27^th June at 7pm (doors 6:30)

Tickets are £12 and available from Mansfieldmvc.co.uk or by calling the choir secretary Eileen Lawrence on 01523 455373

 

 

 

The Comedy Barn Summer Show Saturday 11^th July

An evening for comedy at the Cricketers Arms in Kirkby on Nuncargate Road. £10 entry hosted by Nottinghamshire’s Russ Lee, Headlining will be The Wigan Joker alongside 6 more top comics, including local funny lady Debbie Holt. For tickets Whatsapp Russ on 07443 797314 you can also buy tickets at the bar. Doors open at 4pm show starts at 6pm. Some of the money made on the day will go to the Summits Up charity which provides urgent free therapy to individuals in crisis.

 

 

Our Centre Summer Fete

Thursday 30^th July – from 10 til 2. Entertainment, tombola & raffle, dancing, stalls, kids corner, face painting, hair braiding, food & refreshments. Come along and support your local charity. 6 Pond Street, Kirkby in Ashfield. All monies raised goes back into their charity to help the community.

 

George Fest in memory of George Steven Wheatman

Taking place at the Forest Town Arean on August 8^th between 12 and 9pm. They’ll be rides bouncy castles entertainment food stalls raffle and tombola animal encounters a special appearance from Paw Patrol & Stich and much more.Raising money for a number of charities including the Emily Harris Foundation. For tickets head to zeffy.com and search for George Fest – more details can also be found on the Remembering George Steven Wheatman's Facebook Page.

 

GUIDE REGULARS

 

 

Meeting House Events

The Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel, in the centre of Mansfield, welcomes you to their ongoing events. On Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am they hold a Stay and Play Group for babies and children under 5, with activities, snacks, toys and games; Fridays a Friendly Space, 10 am-1pm with hot drinks, snacks, books, free wi-fi, games, or a friendly chat! There’s limited parking available through the entrance next to the Walkden Street Car Park, pedestrians off Stockwell Gate via Quaker War or from the Four Seasons Shopping centre.

 

Bereavement Cafe at Mansfield Crematorium (running on the first Monday of each month going forward)

10-12pm in the  flower hall, the vestibule and the main chapel, as well as the grounds. It's a chance for those who want a space to chat to talk to people who have lost someone to have somewhere to have a chat, a cuppa and a cake with people who are going through something similar. Local celebrants and crematorium staff will be on hand for a chat and to signpost people  to different charities and organisations for any professional support they might need. Everyone is welcome & it's free to attend. For more details email bereavementcafemansfield@gmail.com

 

Poffles Chatty Cafe Scheme

The Chatter and Natter table is a wonderful way to encourage people to talk to others and will be hosted by a friendly volunteer at Poffles every Wednesday going forward now. Poffles is at their new location 94A High Street Mansfield Woodhouse and for further information about the scheme head to thechattycafescheme.co.uk

 

SSA Travel

SSA (Stags Supporters Association) organise family friendly coaches for all Mansfield Town fans to all Mansfield Town Away Games. No alcohol is allowed on coaches. Coaches leave from One Call Stadium and go straight to the away ground so this is a ground to ground service. If you are interested in travelling to Stags next away game text the SSA Away Travel Hotline on 07967 689597 and an SSA volunteer will contact you as soon as possible. 

 

British Heart Foundation

The shop in Sutton are in desperate need of any unwanted clothing, shoes, boots, hats, gloves and scarves. This can be for Ladies, Men or Children.They are also in need of any Household items like Bedding, Curtains, Ornaments, Pots and Pans.You can either drop off at the store in the Idlewells centre or phone 01623 556851 for a free collection

 

Forget-me-not Dementia Support Group

They aim to provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for people living with dementia, their carers, families and friends, there's mutual support  from others in similar situations. They meet at Trinity Methodist Church, Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-in-Ashfield on the 3rd Monday of each month; also at St.John's Hall, Skegby Road, Annesley Woodhouse on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The Group which was founded in January 2012 is run by local unpaid volunteers and is to support carers of local people living with dementia. For more details can be found on their website www.fmndemetiasupport.co.uk

 

Sutton In Ashfield Coffee Group

The group is mainly for people experiencing mental health issues, anxiety, or social isolation. No referral is necessary. People can just come along and sit and have a chat over a cuppa and biscuits. The group is held at the Magdalene Centre, Lammas Road, Sutton on Thursdays 2-4pm. Kay who runs it asks for a 50p donation per week.

 

Community Coffee Morning

Weekly on Tuesdays 10-11.30 at Stacey Road Community Centre in Pleasley

Mansfield NG19 7JJ Includes a choice of: Making new friends.

Fresh cooked breakfast, Knitting and crocheting with Pleasley Poppy Group Bingo

 

Card Bingo Night

On the last Friday of each month the Mansfield and District Royal Naval Association hold a card bingo night in the side lounge of the Forest Town arena starting at 7pm – Everyone welcome – next one is taking place on April 24^th

Rainworth Veteran’s Breakfast Club

Calling all veterans and families, including serving personnel to come along to ‘The Venue’ Kirklington Road, Rainworth NG21 0JR. Taking place on Friday April 10^th and then the second Friday of the month at 10am. They’ll be a low cost brekkie and free tea and coffee. For more details you can call the Venue on 01623 797975.

 

Local Book Club

If you love books this is for you. It will be taking place now on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (May 12^th) going forward. The next one takes place on June 2^nd now at the Costa upstairs at Sainburys 7- 8.30pm and its now free to attend. For more details contact Katie on this email thewritingclub731@gmail.com