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

2^nd Hand Book Sale & Coffee Morning

The event is taking place at St Michael’s Church, Pleasley on Saturday 27^th of April from 10am to 2pm. It’s free entry and there will be a children’s story time at 11am. There will be a great selection of books. Paperback, hardback, fiction, non fiction, crime, romantic, hobbies cookery and much much more. There’s something for everyone at brilliant prices.

Amber Valley Gladiators – entertainment for the whole family

The charity event is taking place at the Genesis Centre, Alfreton on the 27^th April from 5pm – 7pm. It will include powerball, duel and the fitness eliminator. For more information and tickets check out the instagram page @ambervalleygladiators.
 

New Local Book Club

If you love books this is for you. It will be taking place on the 4th Tuesday of every month going forward. The next one takes place on April 30^th. The group meets at 7pm at St Peters Centre, Church Side Mansfield and it's £5 to go along to cover the cost of the room. For more details contact Katie on this email thewritingclub731@gmail.com.

COMING SOON

CELEBRATE THE SILVER SCREEN WITH THE 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.

GUIDE REGULARS

Singing for the Brain Dates April - Sing Along With Ellie Brings You Singing for The Brain For The Alzheimer’s society

Ellie is working with the Alzheimer’s Society to provide these fabulous sing along sessions aimed at anyone living with all aspects of dementia including the person themselves, their loved ones , friends, carers & for the more socially isolated people with the community. Anyone with dementia will need to be accompanied by a carer, friend or relative – admission is £4 For any further details call Ellie on 07813 148373 or email her at ellie@singalongwithellie.co.uk.

Pinxton Village Hall  every other Monday, 8th & 22nd April 1.15 - 2.45 , The Baptist Church in Sutton every other Thursday 11th & 25th April 10.30 – 12, Junction 28 Church South Normanton every other Tuesday of every month 2nd & 16th (Arts & Crafts ) & 30th April

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.

Local Monthly Writing Club

Do you love books and think you could write one yourself? A great place to get help and support is at the local writing club. The sessions, that also sometimes include guest speakers, are open to all adults and take place on the second Tuesday of each month; the next session is on the 14th May It takes place at the Ladybrook Community Centre on Ladybrook Lane in Mansfield from 7pm – 8.30pm and costs £5 per session. For more details and to book your place email Katie at thewritingclub731@gmail.com.

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