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Behind the scenes at the Palace Theatre
2018-09-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
On the 9th September life the curtain on the backstage secrets of one of Newark’s most fascinating buildings, find out about the history and the intriguing women who built it and learn some of the ticks of the trade from the team of technical experts.
Opening Times
Sunday 9 September: 1000 -1600
Booking Details
No booking required
Access
There is full access into the auditorium (stalls) and onto stage. There are a number of stairs and low lighting levels to access the backstage dressing rooms. For further information and to discuss your access requirements please contact our team on 01636 655755.

Festival of Food & Drink 2018 at Clumber Park
2018-09-15 - 2018-09-16
Festival of Food and Drink offers great food, the fabulous producers behind the brands, award winners, special guests, exciting traders, delicious dishes to try from fantastic Street Food, Pop Up’s, cafés, bars, cocktails and much more!The festival attracts mouthwatering fayre from amazing food hubs from around the UK and Europe. With a passion for fantastic food & drink, we are on a journey to discover new and exciting producers and bring them to you.
If you love food come along and enjoy our Festival at Clumber Park, Worksop Nottinghamshire with a superb selection to buy and take home, meet the producers, watch our special guests, listen to our live music and soak up the atmosphere.

A Bunch of Amateurs by Ian Hislop & Nick Newman. Robin Hood Theatre
2018-09-18 19:30 - 2018-09-22 22:00
Company · Robin Hood Theatre Company
Production · A Bunch of Amateurs by Ian Hislop & Nick Newman
Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele, arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village.
“Deliciously stuffed with Shakespeare – a laugh a minute” Mail on Sunday.

Southwell Ploughing Match and Show
2018-09-29
Southwell ploughing match is the largest agricultural one day show in Nottinghamshire, established in 1855 and run by a committee comprising of local business people and rural enthusiasts. The annual show is held at a different venue every year and this year is in Little Carlton, Newark on 29 September.
The show represents all the important interests of agriculture, from horse ploughing through the vintage years to the modern day tractor, a variety of livestock, static displays and trade stands to suit all tastes. In more recent years horse classes, a dog show and the farmers market have been introduced.

Little Carlton, Newark. NG23 6BX

Goose Fair 2018 Nottingham
2018-10-03 11:00 - 2018-10-07 23:30
Nottingham’s Goose Fair returns from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 October 2018 at the Forest Recreation Ground to thrill and delight city residents and visitors.
Visitors to the fair will enjoy more than 500 attractions – from the latest white knuckle rides for thrill seekers to the ever-popular family, children’s and old-time rides.
Goose Fair is one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs with a history that dates back more than 700 years. Amongst the array of Roller Coasters, Water Rides, Giant Wheels, Bombers, Dodgems, Twists, Waltzers and Miamis familiar to Goose Fair there will be a number of new attractions that have not visited Nottingham before.

Wednesday
17:30
– 23:00*

Thursday
12:00
– 23:00*

Friday
11:00
– 23:30*

Saturday
11:00
– 23:00*

Sunday
13:00
– 21:00*

Dates and times marked with a ‘*’ are provisional and may be subject to change

Newark Amateur Operatic Society Ghost the Musical
2018-10-09 19:30 - 2018-10-13 22:00
Newark Amateur Operatic Society At the Robin Hood Theatre Averham
Production · Ghost the Musical
Newark Amateur Operatic Society proudly presents Ghost The Musical, a timeless fantasy about the power of love.
Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street.
Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly who he learns is in grave danger.
With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her.

Circus Sallai ...simply spectacular
2018-10-16 - 2018-10-21
We are a brand new circus with a modern twist on traditional circus to Celabrate 250 years of circus this year.

The largest travelling circus show in the UK at the moment and it’s our first visit to the UK.

Circus Sallai
…simply spectacular…

Our cast of acrobats, aerial performers, jugglers, clowns, magicians, stunt riders and many more are waiting to bring you excitement, joy, laughter and thrills to the towns and cities of Great Britain.

We want you to leave the ordinary day behind and come along to witness an extraordinary simply spectacular experience, in our magical world with beautiful lighting, fantastic music and fabulous costumes.
Breathtaking moment’s and a lot of fun.

Spooky Doo Halloween Terror Trail
2018-10-20 10:30 - 2018-11-04 16:00
The Spooky Doo Halloween Terror Trail takes place at Rufford Abbey from 20 October to 4 November, 10.30am to 4pm daily. There have been some spooky happenings at Rufford Abbey and your help is required. Follow the clues and hunt down the creatures in the haunted hideaways and creepy woods to find out the cause of the strange happenings.

The Workhouse Pumpkin Trail
2018-10-20 12:00 - 2018-10-31 17:00
From 20 October to 31 October, The Workhouse in Southwell will have a Pumpkin Trail for children to follow and find pumpkins from the garden.
Open 12 noon to 5pm each day. Free event, but normal admission charges apply. No need to book

Thoresby Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
2018-10-27 10:00 - 2018-11-04 16:30
Thoresby Park is running its Halloween Trick or Treat Trail from 27 October to 4 November. Trails are available at the Visitor Centre for £1. Suitable for 4 years and above. Open daily, 10am to 4.30pm.

Oh What a Lovely War. Robin Hood Theatre Company
2018-11-06 19:30 - 2018-11-11 22:00
Company · Robin Hood Theatre Company
Production · Oh What a Lovely War
Date · 6-11 November 2018

Company · Robin Hood Theatre Company
Production · Oh What a Lovely War
Date · 6-11 November 2018

A chronical of the First World War told via songs sketches and documents of the period. Performed to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the end of the war.

A chronical of the First World War told via songs sketches and documents of the period. Performed to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the end of the war.

Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show
2018-11-10 - 2018-11-11
A great show for vintage tractor enthusiasts, animal lovers, hunters of unusual gifts and admirers of heritage crafts.

Sherlock Holmes The Sign of Four
2018-11-23 19:30 - 2018-11-24 21:30
Sherlock Holmes The Sign of Four at Palace Theatre Newark:
Having successfully mystified audiences this autumn, I’m delighted to let you know that new tour dates have been announced for The Sign of Four – Blackeyed Theatre’s thrilling new adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s epic second Sherlock Holmes novel.
Coming to the Palace Theatre in Newark from 23-24th November, this gripping adaptation by Nick Lane will combine original live music and ensemble storytelling to bring the infamous Sherlock Holmes to life.
Crammed full of adventure, romance, comedy and, of course, one or two genius deductions, this spectacular world premiere sees Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr Watson use their powers of deception to solve the mysterious disappearance of Mary Morstan’s father.
This exciting play will appeal to devoted fans, adults, children and budding detectives alike.

White Post Christmas Festivities
2018-11-24 - 2018-12-24
White Post Christmas festivities are back! Head along to our Christmas barn where you can explore the Winter Wonderland Walkthrough, build a snowman, do some Christmas Crafts and, of course, meet Santa in his grotto.
Make sure you have time to take part in their traditional nativity play (on daily at 1pm) and meet their real life reindeer! Plus all their usual farmyard fun; why not feed the fa la la llamas? Or check out the mistle-toads in the Reptile House? Or go and wish our cows a Moooory Christmas? So much to do!
At weekends, two of the cheekiest elves – Elf Ant & Elf George – will put you through your paces at the very popular Elf Academy! Complete challenges, pass basic elf and safety and get put to the test – have you got what it takes?
Normal admission price.

Newark Christmas Lights Switch On
2018-11-25 17:00 - 22:00

Christmas Fayre at Kelham Hall
2018-12-01 08:00 - 2018-12-02 17:00
Step into a truly atmospheric celebration of Christmas as Kelham Hall & Country Park transforms into a festive traditional market on 1 & 2 December.
Bring the family for an exceptional day of shopping, entertainment and all your favourite Christmas treats and eats.
Collect your free hot chocolate on arrival and wander through the charmingly decorated stands with a diverse range of festive merchandise; relax to the uplifting sound of Christmas carols; let the children decorate a gingerbread and enjoy a warm mug of Christmas punch. The kids can also visit Santa’s Grotto and receive a gift (grotto time slots booked on the day).
Discounted early bird tickets will be available to purchase online up to 5pm on 30 November

Elf Trail at Rufford Abbey
2018-12-01 10:00 - 2019-01-06 16:00
Our head elf Abbie Peppermint Glitterpants and her naughty sidekick Eric are tired after working so hard to prepare for Christmas and they need your help to bring their Christmas sparkle back by finding all the items that make the festive season so special.
£1 per sheet – sheets are available from Visitor Information

Light up a Life: Carols at the Minster
2018-12-05 18:30 - 20:30

Lincoln Christmas Market 2018
2018-12-06 - 2018-12-09
Stalls, performers, and festive cheer take over Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter for four days of festive entertainment, shopping, and food and drink.
Visitors to the famous Lincoln Christmas Market will be sure to soak up the festive atmosphere across this large market site, with more than 280 stalls nestled in and around Lincoln Castle, Lincoln Cathedral, and many other venues and streets along the way.
There is something for everyone, from unusual gifts to food and drink from near and far, not to mention a whole host of entertainment for all the family to enjoy.
Enjoy the scents of mulled wine and freshly cooked food, the sounds of entertainment, music and merriment and the sights of this market in this stunning, historic city.
Shops across the city will also stay open late for the duration of the Market, and the Artists’ Christmas Village offers goods from local artists and crafters too.

Pantomime Aladdin at the Palace Theatre
2018-12-07 18:30 - 2018-12-31 21:00
Come and join us for another fabulous festive treat with the hilarious pantomime, Aladdin.
With a law decreeing that the princess can only marry a prince, and the evil Abanazar up to no good, it looks as though Aladdin’s dreams may never come true. And he’s not the only one! Aladdin’s mum, Widow Twankey, has got the mixed-up Chinese laundry blues; her other son Wishee Washee is being particularly unhelpful; and they’re also very poor…If only Aladdin could make his fortune and then all their wishes could come true…
The Palace Theatre once again promises a show packed full of spectacular scenery, breath-taking costumes, stunning special effects, fabulous song and dance routines and hilarious slapstick comedy. Make everyone’s wishes come true this Christmas and book your tickets now for this magical family pantomime.

Living With PTSD and Depression
2018-12-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Carriages Cafe – Gateway to Newark, Platform 1
Captain Krankypants, as his alter ego Trace Dann (www.tracedann.com) is taking his highly popular Blog on the road – well not the Blog itself, but the subject of the Blog – “Living with PTSD and Depressive Disorder”.
Delivered as a keynote address, the events are more than just a talk – they are 90-minute entertainment events based around a serious subject. They are designed for anyone dealing with the disorders themselves and for families and friends of people with the disorders – to help them all understand what is going on inside the heads of their loved one.
Trace is not a mental heath professional, nor does he have any medical qualifications, he is a guy who has forged a successful life despite living with the disorders gained during war service for the Australian Army. He talks about how he was like a swan floating majestically down a river while underneath the surface he was paddling like crazy against the tide of self-doubt, numbed emotions, hyper-alertness, guilt, frustration and many other negative thought.

The £10 event tickets (including welcome drink) can be purchased at Carriages directly or online here

Best wishes

Southwell Racecourse New Year’s Day Racing
2019-01-01
Southwell Racecourse’s Festive Fixtures include all weather racing on New Year’s Day 2019.

Big Garden Birdwatch Trail
2019-01-12 10:00 - 2019-01-27 15:00
Join in with this family friendly trail to celebrate 40 years of Big Garden Birdwatch! Follow a trail around the forest to help you learn about the feathered residents you might have in your garden. Come along any day between January 12 and January 27, between 10.00am and 3.00pm.
Big Garden Birdwatch is the biggest citizen science wildlife survey in the world with up to 1/2 million participants. Count the wildlife that counts on you in your garden 26-28 January 2019.
£2 per trail, or £1.60 for RSPB Members. No need to book!
RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Sherwood Forest NNR
Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9RN United Kingdom

Fairy February at Thoresby – Fairy and Woodland Sprite Trail
2019-01-16 - 2019-01-24
Join in the magic with Thoresby’s fairy and woodland sprite trail, discover what mystical creatures live among us!
Come and explore the mystical pathways and venture through the magical woodland and find out where all of Thoresby’s woodland creatures live. Discover your very own fairy or sprite name whilst on the trail too!
£2 per trail with a collectors box included!

Bedroom Farce
2019-01-22 19:30 - 2019-01-26 21:30 | Robin Hood Threatre, Church Lane Averham, Ng235RB
Trevor and Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best. Taking place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples’ bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of co-dependence and dysfunction, beds, tempers and domestic order are ruffled, leading all the players to a hilariously touching epiphany.

‘A Nativity for a New Year’ and other paintings by Jennifer Bell
2019-02-02 - 2019-02-28
This exhibition will be on disply in the North Transept at Southwell Minster.
Jennifer Bell writes…
I am a fine artist by training (a degree in sculpture) and a freelance mural painter by profession, via advertising and book illustration; I enjoy the commercial challenge of combining imaginative painting with interior design – and making clients happy. I have won two prestigious interior design competitions, and have worked in some beautiful houses, hotels and churches as well as Heritage Visitor Centres around the world.
I also have a passion for equestrian art… having been pony mad as a child and never really grown out of it. I have tutored live-horse painting workshops, and written three books on how to draw horses.
But there’s another side… the bit of me that wants to explore the crossover between the real world and the spiritual, and delights in thinking in metaphor; preferring to imagine situations and narratives (particularly Scripture) in pictures.
I came to faith quite dramatically over the summer of 1989, and going to the first New Wine summer conference had quite a lot to do with the direction my faith (and art!) took. Painting a 5ft x 40ft long series of Advent panels that autumn – as an over-the-top new Christian – at my local church not only taught me a lot about theology, and the amazing potential of art in the church, but gave me the confidence to start offering murals commercially. The panels are still going up every Advent, nearly 30 years later!
I believe that we are all visionary – that God can speak to us powerfully through our visual imagination as well as through spoken truths. In fact, visualising spiritual concepts can be more compelling to a world that thrives on the visual; conveying emotion, posing questions, introducing tricky themes with metaphor… allowing personal discovery and revelation without being formulaic or clichéd.
I like to paint fairly realistically and I appreciate beautiful things – I don’t set out to be an artistic ground breaker or ‘edgy’. What I do is tell a story (or a bit of one) in each painting, introduce the viewer to it, and invite them to continue the thought for themselves.

Snowdrops at Hodsock Priory
2019-02-09 - 2019-02-17
Visit Hodsock Priory’s renowned snowdrop and winter gardens with woodland walk for an outdoor experience.
Perfect for all ages on a crisp wintry day, wrap up warm and wander among four million snowdrops and winter flowering plants and shrubs with glorious colours and fragrance. The signposted walk through Horse Pasture winds through spectacular carpets of snowdrops which really encourage the feeling that spring will soon unfurl from winter.

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Summer Winos - Live!
2019-03-08 19:30 - 21:30
Hambledon Productions Proudly Present SUMMER WINOS LIVE! Two Men, Two Hundred and Ninety
Five Episodes, One Obsession…..
When does a fondness for a TV show become and obsession? Andrew and Bob’s gentle love of Lastof the Summer Wine quickly become a quest to watch all 295 episodes. In order. While visiting locations. Making films. Meeting the cast. Boozing with the writer. And, Ultimately, turning their passion into a show. But they’re not obsessed. Are they?
Sven years after embarking on the ‘Summer Winos’ quest, Andrew and Bob take to the stage to explain just how Last of the Summer Wine has taken over their lives, and what YOU can learn and love from the world’s longest running sitcom!
There will be dressing up, audience participation, overly earnest reminiscing, and brace yourself – kazoos*.
The show, which played to hundreds of appreciative fans at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, is the finest appreciation of a national institution.

What’s on at Carriages "Look at the View"
2019-03-22 14:30 - 15:30
Fri 22nd March 2:30pm to 3:30pm £5*
Afternoon Talk Look at the View! : How writers have seen our landscape
Presented by Dr. John Florance
*Tickets available from Carriages

What’s on at Carriages Wine and Words
2019-03-22 18:30 - 21:00
Fri 22nd March 6:30/7pm to 9pm £10*
Wine and Words An evening guaranteed to show poetry in a whole new light!
Presented by Fiona Theokritoff & Jane Wyles
Includes hot soup and crusty bread
Organised by Fiona and Jane
* Tickets available from Carriages
