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

 

Charity Football Match

Frenbot are taking on AFC Walesby this Friday, the 7th of August, at Forest Town Arena. 7:30 kick off. They are raising money for Cancer Research UK in honour of one of they players brothers who is currently being treated for Sinus Cancer a very rare form on the disease. Please head down there and support this great cause – the bar will be open!

 

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.

 

Charity Wresting Show

The Vault Hop and Futr collide charity Show is taking place on Sunday 9^th August from 1pm at the Kirkby Summit Centre. Tickets are £7 or £25 for a family of 4. The special event is raising money for the Childrens Bereavement Centre.

 

Stationary Bike Ride For Charity

Taking place from 27 July to the 6 August at Stannah Mansfield they are biking 320 miles the distance of the Yorkshire Coast to raise money for John Eastwood Hospice. To donate search for stannah lifts distribution and service on justgiving.

 

 

PDSA Charity Shop in Sutton

Urgent stock wanted - Ladies clothing ,handbags shoes ,mens,children clothing shoes, books Dvds cds , Bric a Brac and any unwanted gifts. They have a drop off point at their back door ,or phone the store on 01623 554244 and ask for Julie or Denise , who will be happy to help , They are open 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday .

Sutton-In-Ashfield British Heart Foundation .
Are in need of donations, Men's, Women's & Children's clothing, shoes & accessories. Household items, Books, DVD's, CD's & Toys. They are also in need of 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.

 

COMING SOON

 

Fun Dog Show

It’s Saturday 15th August Racecourse park Epsome street Mansfield
12 till 4 15 fun classes lots of stalls and attractions This is our seventh fun dog show
previous they have donated to cancer research dementia care dog rescue breast cancer
prostrate cancer. This year their chosen charity is John Eastwood Hospice

 

Music Event

Warsop parish Council are holding a music event on the 23rd August in partnership with the Black Market Warsop, to raise funds for next years Warsop Carnival. The event will be headlined by Taylor Swift by Rachel, along with live music from local favourites Richard 'Stan' Hallam, What's Left, Velvet Static and Just Fran. Sunday 23 August From 4.00pm The Black Market, NG20 0AB Tickets available from .blackmarketlive.com or directly from the venue. Join them for an unforgettable evening of live music and entertainment. KP Catering, will also be there offering delicious loaded fries and burgers to keep you dancing! Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Vicar’s Clickers Photography Group – ‘Nottinghamshire Through A Lens’ Competition

& Exhibition

There is a photography exhibition taking place at Clipstone Welfare on Saturday 5^th September 11am – 4pm. On the day of the exhibition the club will be holding photoshoots for the public at the cost of £5 to raise money for the group who are based in Clipstone. To find out more and how to enter a photography competition in the lead up to the event, with prizes head to vicarsclickers.com/

 

GUIDE REGULARS

Nottinghamshire Mining Museum

CLOSED AT THE MOMENT DUE TO BUILDING WORK

Looking to take the kids somewhere in the summer holidays? Visit the NOTTINGHAMSHIRE MINING MUSEUM.
They are next to Mansfield Railway Station and it is free entry.
See their mining Artefacts, try our down the pit experience and meet our model pit pony Captain. They have activities and interest for all the family and are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.

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.

 

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. 

 

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 going forward. The next one takes place on August 11^th 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

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