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

Mansfield Town Film Festival 2024.

Bringing together a stunning mix of filmmakers with a strong focus on diverse, working-class talent from across the country, and internationally, enjoy three electric days of incredible short films shown in the beautiful Mansfield Palace Theatre – perfect for those with a love of film. The festival runs from 26 to 28 JULY. For more details and to get tickets head to the website mansfieldtownfilmfestival.com

Mansfield Harriers

Getting inspired by the Olympics in Paris? Mansfield Harriers are hosting  a "Have a Go Day" at Berry Hill Athletics Track Berry Hill Park on Saturday 27th July 10.00am until 12 noon - Free entry and no need to register just turn up. Instruction will be provided by qualified coaches.

COMING SOON

Robin Hood Festival

The 38th Robin Hood Festival gets underway on Saturday 3rd August with the Knights of Nottingham Medieval Jousting Display at Sherwood Forest.

Team headlining the show in the festival arena. The festival will run every weekend through out the month. For full details head to visitsherwood.co.uk

Frenbot Charity football is returning to Forest Town Arena on Sunday 4th August.

This is the 8th year that Craig French as organised this event.

So come along to Forest Town Arena on Sunday 4th August to watch a bunch of local lads take on the celebrities from Supporting Charities FC and raise lots of money for some amazing charities. Gates open at 1pm with Kick off at 3pm, followed by an amazing raffle and auction.

Please visit Frenbot on Facebook for more information and direct message them if you wish to buy tickets or call Craig 07788192105.

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

Monday 5^th August 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 also keep an eye out for a new facebook page coming soon.

Charity Fundraiser

Taking place at the Teversal Visitor Centre on Saturday 10th August at 10am for prostate cancer research. They’ll be table top sales and a dog show.

80^th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Mansfield & District Male Voice Choir are celebrating the milestone with a special concert at Southwell Minister on Saturday 5^th October. The event that will also feature the Bestwood Male Voice Choir, Eastwood Collieries Male Voice Choir, St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir and the Ravenshead Swing band starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are £20 and can be bought from mansfieldmvc.co.uk or by calling choir secretary Eileen Lawrence on 01623 455373.

The event is in aid of the charity Hetty’s.

GUIDE REGULARS

New Local Book Club

If you love books this is for you. It will be taking place now on the 2^nd Tuesday of every month going forward. The next one takes place on August 13^th The sessions take place on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladybrook Community Centre, 7-8.30pm and the fee is £5.00 to cover room costs. For more details contact Katie on this email thewritingclub731@gmail.com.

Nottinghamshire Mining Museum

There are two new exhibitions now open at the museum which is based at the Mansfield Railway Station and is open between 10am and 2pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The PITS includes a coal face experience and will be shining a light on the sacrifice, community and legacy of Nottinghamshire’s coalfield communities at Sherwood Colliery. The other exhibition is called Into The Light. Notts was at the heart of some of the darkest episodes of the miners strike 40 years ago but out of the darkness came light as women’s roles were transformed through struggle. For more details you can call 01623 239750 or email admin@nottsminingmuseum.org.uk

Charity Shop – Bargains For All

Jack Of All Hearts Brain Cancer fundraising shop at 10 Handley Arcade in Mansfield has lots of stock on offer from ladies and mens 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.

Local Parkruns

If you want to get a little fitter in 2024 then why not join a local Parkrun? Just visit parkrun.org.uk to register. Some of the local runs take place at the Manor Recreation Ground in Mansfield Woodhouse, Brierley Forest Park in Huthwaite, Clumber Park and Sherwood Pines Forest Park

British Heart Foundation Appeal

The British Heart Foundation in the Idlewells Shopping Centre in Sutton is in desperate need of all your pre loved items. Clothing, homewares and soft furnishings. Ladies and mens wear, shoes, books , handbags, toys, games, ornaments, pots and pans. You can drop your items in to the store or you can phone the shop for a free collection. Their number is 01623 556851.

Charity shop PDSA In Sutton in Ashfield 31 Low street is in need of donations

They are asking for ladies ,men's and children’s clothing ,Bric a brac ,books CDs DVDs, handbags and any unwanted gifts. You can contact the store on 01623 554244 and ask for manager Julie or assistant manager Denise to ask about their car drop off at the rear of store. And if you have any free time and they are also looking for volunteers. They say It’s a great way to meet new people and gain experience in retail.

Ashfield & Mansfield Friendship Group

The group is for those with life limiting conditions, carers and the recently bereaved. It takes place on Tuesdays 10am til 12pm at Healdswood Community Centre in Sutton. Entrance is a £1 donation. For more info call Kelly on 07784359419

Creative Writing Group for young people

The sessions are open to all young people (aged 13-19) and they take place at Mansfield Palace Theatre on the second & fourth Thursdays of the month (6:30pm-8pm). The sessions are fun and friendly, and no previous experience of writing is necessary. There will be opportunities to write poetry, spoken word, stories, non-fiction, dialogue, and whatever else comes to mind. For more details head to www.leannemoden.com/workshops

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