As family festivals across the UK face mounting pressures, Gloworm Festival believes it has found the secret recipe for success - and it starts with glow sticks, nostalgia, camping and getting families off their screens. Ahead of its 10th anniversary celebrations this summer, the Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]
NCT Unveils ‘Wish Bus’ in Honour of Charity Founder Barbara White
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has unveiled a specially dedicated bus in partnership with its 2026 Charity of the Year, When You Wish Upon a Star, celebrating the remarkable legacy of its inspirational founder, Barbara White OBE. The ‘Wish Bus’ is dedicated in tribute to Barbara, who established … [Read more...]
Community Quilt To Be Heartwarming Tribute to 250,000 Lives Changed by Framework
Hundreds of social groups, schools and care homes are helping to create a community quilt for Framework to represent 25 years of working together to end homelessness. More than 80 groups - from care homes to schools - have already signed up to be part of the collaborative art project with the … [Read more...]
Live Music Returns To Nottingham Castle For The First Time in A Decade
West End musical showstoppers, 80s power ballads and the surging popularity of country music in the UK are behind an exciting new live concert series at one of Nottingham’s most iconic outdoor venues. Summer Nights will see the return of live music to Nottingham Castle for the first time in more … [Read more...]
Nottingham Poetry Festival Returns
Nottingham Poetry Festival is returning stronger than ever with an ambitious nature-led programme exploring how poetry can connect urban communities with the natural world. Brian Bilston, John Hegley, Yomi Sode, Henry Normal, Vanessa Kisuule and Nottingham’s own Nature Poet Laureate Cara … [Read more...]
Adventure awaits at Nottinghamshire County Show
With just days to go until the Nottinghamshire County Show returns to Newark Showground on May 9, anticipation is building for a day that promises to blend imagination, community spirit and high-energy entertainment. At the heart of this year’s show, a new generation of young bakers will take … [Read more...]
Community Quilt To Be Heartwarming Tribute to 250,000 Lives Changed by Framework
Hundreds of social groups, schools and care homes are helping to create a community quilt for Framework to represent 25 years of working together to end homelessness. More than 80 groups - from care homes to schools - have already signed up to be part of the collaborative art project with the … [Read more...]
Nottingham Comes Together To Raise £50,000 For Rough Sleepers
Beat The Streets saw Nottingham come together once again as more than 58 artists, bands and poets performed across city centre venues to thousands of people, all in the cause of transforming the lives of rough sleepers. Now it can be revealed that this year’s festival in January has raised more … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire County Show back for 141st year
A taste of Nottinghamshire is set to delight visitors once again as the Nottinghamshire County Show returns to Newark Showground on Saturday 9 May, bringing with it a celebration of food, farming, and the local community. Now in its 141st year, the much-loved event continues to champion the very … [Read more...]
A New Era for the Major Oak Chorus Begins in 2026
The Major Oak Chorus, Nottinghamshire’s oldest male barbershop chorus, is entering an exciting new chapter with the appointment of Angela Sanchez as its new Musical Director, beginning in 2026. A well-known and respected figure in Nottingham’s music scene, Angela Sanchez (photo below) brings a … [Read more...]
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