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The Post (12A)

An exhibition of artwork inspired by LEGO® bricks is drawing in visitors at The Harley Gallery. Brick by Brick follows on from two exhibitions of work at the Worksop gallery made completely from Lego bricks. This time the gallery is showing an exhibition by 18 artists from across the world, who have each used the medium of the famed Lego block in different ways from photography to sculptures. In addition, there’s a mountain of LEGO available for enthusiasts to have a go and create their own artwork. Brick by Brick runs until 19th April 2020.

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From 19th to 22nd February Lowdham Pantomime Group presents . . .

Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries presents The Tori Freestone Trio at Southwell Library on 19th February at 7.30pm. Tori Freestone and Alcyona Mick formed their Duo in 2015 in the Canary Islands. Bothrenowned players on the London jazz scene, the two have worked alongside one another for years as part of ensembles such as the London Jazz Orchestra and the Nikki Isles Big Band.  Their duo became a trio when celebrated International vocalist Brigitte Beraha featured on their first album. Together, they have a spontaneous, interactive approach and share a broad range of musical influences beyond the jazz genre, including Brazilian, Folk and Arabic music. Tickets £10 available from eventbrite.co.uk. Further information at: inspireculture.org.uk

Meet the outlaws of Sherwood and test your outlaw skills in a family day out! Hear tales and stories of old, practice your archery and build a hideaway den in the forest. Join some of Robin Hood’s Merry Men for a full day of activities, including: A guided walk through the forest, Medieval medallion making, Den building and Archery.

Become a sneaky scribe this February half term at the National Civil War Centre and enjoy some fun family activities! Taking place from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd February, 10am-5pm, learn all about the 17th century art of hiding messages in books and letters at our Smuggled Pamphlets and Dangerous Books craft sessions and meet Elizabeth Lilburne, a feisty female who was so daring that she smuggled political pamphlets even while pregnant! Plus, families with a paying child receive 20% off admission throughout the holidays! The National Civil War Centre is open 7 days a week from 10am until 5pm. For further information visit www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com or call 01636 655765.  

Sunday 23rd Feb. FREE. Book your place on one of the beginner’s sessions, bring your own board for a free skate session or come and watch a demo session with some of our top local skaters. While you’re there, have a say in the design of the new skatepark. Public consultation and come and skate session at Southwell Leisure Centre. Photo credit: @joewalchester Joe Walchester Skater: Conor Andrews

An Art Exhibition by contemporary Hungarian artists. 11th February to 6th March

Gilmore Roberts (Tickets £12)

We are delighted to invite the public to attend our first Open Memory Morning on Thursday 27th February. From 10am-12pm we'd love for you to bring along your photos, old brochures and memorabilia from the Theatre along with your stories and memories to contribute to a fascinating exhibition this September. We're particularly interested in anything from 1920 to 1986 as very little material remains in our collection from this period. If you'd like to attend but are unable to make this date we are holding a second session on Saturday 28th March.

The next guest of the Nottingham Cricket Lovers Society will be MCC’s Head of Cricket, John Stephenson. After graduating from Durham University he had a distinguished career in county cricket with both Essex and Hampshire and won his England cap against Australia in the 1989 Ashes series. He was a powerful all-rounder scoring over 30 centuries and taking more than 600 wickets in in first-class cricket. On his retirement from the game Stephenson went into cricket administration and since 2004 has been Head of Cricket at Lord’s. For the first part of the evening Notts’ Heritage Officer, Steve LeMottee, will give an illustrated talk on the interwoven history of cricket and football both in Nottingham and around the country. The meeting will be held in the Randall Suite at Trent Bridge at 7.30 pm on Thursday 27 February and all are welcome to attend.

The Climate Emergency is Here! This play tells the tale of one town's struggle with the realities of extreme weather. It's designed to address issues like climate change, but does so with gentle comedy, jolly accordian playing and verbal gymnastics. Come rain or shine it's a lovely production.

28th & 29th February. Tickets £12, members £10. Box Office 07733 179986.

First race 5.30pm

For tickets contact: Chris Bevans 07967 132014 or info@halamvillage.org.uk

We are having a fundraiser to help our Scheme and it is going to be fun, fun, fun! Kelly O’Brien, the amazing Dolly Parton tribute act is coming to Southwell next March and we want to make sure you’ve got it on your Calendar. By attending this fabulous night and having a great time you will be helping us to support older people in our community…it’s a win win! With local Beermats Brewing Company providing the bar and their own real ales (beermatsbeer.co.uk) you can’t go wrong! The tickets are being printed so get in touch as soon as you can to reserve yours. Tables of 8 are available for groups. Call us on 01636 816565 or email southwell.liveathome@mha.org or find us on Facebook @southwellliveathome

The 2020 Pub Walk for Parkinson’s is on Saturday 7th March. This year’s walk is labelled TARGET 200 with the aim of attracting at least 200 walkers to celebrate our 10th year. The walk is approximately 8 miles long, starting at Farnsfield Cricket Club with registration from 10.30 am. Walkers will start heading off at 10.45, meandering from Farnsfield to Southwell on a variety of terrains. Stout shoes/boots are recommended. The entry fee remains at £15 which includes tea or coffee and a bacon cob before the start. Some food is also provided by The Hearty Goodfellow in Southwellat the end. At least £10 from each entry goes directly to Parkinson’s UK, the research and support charity. This year we are hoping that all 200 walkers will raise at least another £10 to £15 through sponsorship and/or donations so we can reach our target. If you are unable to make the walk, but would like to donate, please visit our just giving page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/The2020pubwalkforparkinsons Contact: Bob Ratcliffe on 07887 707496 or bobratcliffe@btinternet.com Facebook: @pubwalkforparkinsons (updated information available)

FRAMES (Flood Resilient Areas by MultilayEr Safety) We have been extremely fortunate to be included in this North Sea Region European-funded project which will be coming to an end in March. Josh Wells has been installing Natural Flood Management with Trent Rivers Trust. Shani Lambert along with the National Flood Forum has been building community resilience. Some of you may have attended their presentations in April this year at Southwell Library and followed their progress. They will present their work at an end-of-project celebration event in Southwell Library on the evening of March 11th.

A Comedy Play by Barry Wood. 12th to 14th March. Tickets £12, members £10. Box Office 07733 179986.

The Spring Ploughing match will be held off Gonalston Lane, Hoveringham on Saturday 14th March from 10am. Admission is free, any donations towards the chosen charity will be gratefully received. There will be hot and cold food and drink available all day, along with tractor and trailer rides around the ploughing. The year the Spring Ploughing Match is being held in memory of Norman Clarke who was born in Hoveringham and competed at ploughing matches for over 40 years. His family have farmed in Hoveringham for around 100 years. Each competitor pays an entry fee and all proceeds are donated to charity. This year Norman’s family have asked for the proceeds to be donated to prostrate Cancer Research. For further information please call 0115 9663231.

Southwell Local History Society will be holding a ‘Meet the Author’ event on Saturday 14th March at Southwell Methodist Church. This will be a chance to meet local historians and hear what motivates them to research and write historical books. Doors: 1.45pm, Commences: 2pm. All welcome. Admission: free to SLHS members. Visitors: £3.

presents Rocketman

Chris Batchelor's Zoetic

In aid of Flower Pod

Daisy Chapman & Sue Lord. Tickets £10.50 from www.gigantic.com

The Fire Fighters Charity is holding a Charity Golf Day at Rushcliffe Golf Club to raise funds for fire service personnel and their families to support them when they need it most. It costs just £160 for a team of 4 (Stableford, AM/AM), which includes a bacon, sausage or egg roll on arrival, 18 picturesque holes of golf suitable for golfers of all abilities and a one course carvery meal after their round. There’ll be prizes galore in competitions such as ‘Hole in One’, ‘Heads and Tails’, ‘Nearest the Pin’, ‘Longest Putt’, ‘Longest Drive’, ‘Beat the Pro’ and there’ll also be a raffle and auction, a cake sale at the halfway house, ice creams delivered by Golf Cart, a Whisky Roll competition and fines for missing the fairway! If your company is interested in getting involved and supporting The Fire Fighters Charity, please contact Laura Challis on 07798 725560 or email lchallis@firefighterscharity.org.uk.

In 2020, the Early May Bank Holiday will be moved to Friday 8th May to coincide with Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, which marks the 75th anniversary of the formal end of World War II. It will be the first day of a long weekend featuring numerous commemorative events across the country. The Bank Holiday was also moved from 1 May to 8 May in 1995, to commemorate the 50th VE Day.

75th Anniversary Celebrations

4th to 7th June

Come and enjoy a fun wellbeing day of workshops and entertainment on Sunday 12th July at Kelham House. Averham, Staythorpe and Kelham community groups in conjunction with Reach Learning Disability, have come together to create an event with a positive and feel good atmosphere. Bringing together people of all ages and abilities within our local communities to enjoy a day of activities and entertainment, with a side serving of information, advice and guidance from local experts in the field of Health and Wellbeing. Currently we have over 40 participants, including Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and Reiki, Motivational speakers on the subject of Wellbeing. Children's activities and entertainment, music, and dance. Fun exercise equipment, nutritional advice, health checks, healthy product stalls and much, much more!! The event aims to raise awareness of the positive action we can ALL take to help reduce the stress and strain that daily life issues can have on our health and wellbeing. The venue has now been confirmed as Kelham House where we have exclusive use of their grounds and function rooms. Healthy refreshments will be available to purchase on the day. The event will run from 12 noon to 6pm. All profits raised at the event will be donated to the local charity Reach Learning Disability who are based in Southwell with offices in Newark and Mansfield. Reach support clients with learning disabilities to live happier, healthier lives in their community. More information will be published nearer to the date when tickets go on sale so please keep the date and don’t miss this exciting event. For any enquiries please contact: Janet Emeny, ASK About Feeling Good Event Leader, at   Janet.emeny@gmail.com or telephone 0775 111 7820.