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Your Weekly Nottingham Rundown Has Arrived ⚡️
Happy Sunday, Nottingham!
Your weekly edition of the Nottingham Buzz is coming in hotter than last week’s heatwave! In today’s issue:
🗓️ A much longer and more comprehensive list of events - let us know what you think of the new format!
🍪 Insomnia Cookies set to open by end of the month
🦮 Wollaton and Clumber Parks Ranked Among UK’s Top Dog-Walking Spots
Let’s get into it.
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The Digest 🗞️
Our quick round up of all the Notts news to keep you in the loop.
🏟️ Nottingham Arena Hits Record Sales After Pandemic Setbacks
After a tough few years, Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena is bouncing back with record-breaking sales - up 10% on any previous year. Thanks to major acts, savvy cost-cutting, and strong ticket demand, the venue is now eyeing a return to financial stability while continuing to power the local economy. | Source
🚲 Rainworth Dad Rides 500km During Ramadan, Raises Over £14k for Charity
Shahid Akhtar, a father-of-four from Rainworth, took on a 500km cycling challenge while fasting for Ramadan - and raised over £14,000 for charity in the process! Through cold, injury, and tough conditions, his grit (and the generosity of donors) made a big difference for school children in need. | Source
🦮 Wollaton and Clumber Parks Ranked Among UK’s Top Dog-Walking Spots
Two Nottinghamshire favourites - Wollaton Park and Clumber Park - have been named among the UK’s top dog-walking spots this spring, according to Trusted House Sitters. The study looked at trail ratings, walkability, green space, and even rainfall - and crowned Nottingham the second-best city in the UK for dog-walking, just behind Bristol! | Source
Local Business 📍
🎥 Work Begins On New Vue Cinema At Cornerhouse
After the closure of Cineworld in February, it was confirmed that Vue would be taking over the space. This week, work has begun on transforming the cinema which will have 14 screens, luxurious VIP seating and is expected to open in “early summer” | Source
💷 Up to £5,000 in Funding Now Available for Rushcliffe Small Businesses
Small high street businesses in Rushcliffe can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to improve accessibility, energy efficiency, digital presence, and shopfronts. Backed by UK Shared Prosperity Funding, the scheme aims to help local traders enhance their spaces, cut costs, and attract more customers. | Source
This Week’s Events ⭐️
Our top picks for things to do this week.
🎬 Kinoteka on Tour
Broadway Cinema
Sunday, April 6th | 8:00 PM | More Info
🏒 Nottingham Panthers v Belfast Giants
Motorpoint Arena
Sunday, April 6th | 5:30 PM | More Info
🎤 Nottingham Men Allowed
Albert Hall
Sunday, April 6th | 7:30 PM | More Info
🎶 Chicago Live
Royal Concert Hall
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times | More Info
🐣Children's Easter School
Nottingham Arts Theatre
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info
🏕️ YMCA Camp Williams: Easter Holidays
The Becket School, West Bridgford
Multiple Dates | 8:00 AM | More Info
🎨 Bursting With Red
Lakeside Arts, University Park
Tuesday, April 8th | 10:30 AM | More Info
📚 Easter Family Activities
Nottingham Contemporary
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info
🪐 Black Holes On Slides
University of Nottingham
Wednesday, April 9th | 10:30 AM | More Info
🍫 Hotel Chocolat Easter Experience
Hotel Chocolat, Victoria Retail Park
Wednesday, April 9th | 3:00 PM | More Info
🏇 Season Opener £9 Raceday
Nottingham Racecourse
Wednesday, April 9th | 12:40 PM | More Info
🎹 Clare Hammond Piano Recital
Djanogly Recital Hall, University Park
Thursday, April 10th | 7:30 PM | More Info
🔭 Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe - Gallery Tours
Lakeside Arts, University Park
Thursday, April 10th | 1:00 PM | More Info
🍪 Easter Biscuit Baking
Green's Windmill and Science Centre
Thursday, April 10th | 10:15 AM | More Info
🎶 Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
Motorpoint Arena
Thursday, April 10th | 6:30 PM | More Info
🏐 Netball Super League: Nottingham Forest v London Mavericks
Motorpoint Arena
Friday, April 11th | 3:30 PM | More Info
🎸 Nirvana tribute with support from Alice In Chains
Binks Yard
Friday, April 11th | 6:30 PM | More Info
⚽️ Notts County v Salford City
Meadow Lane
Friday, April 11th | 7:45 PM | More Info
🎤 Andre Rieu's 75th Birthday Celebration: The Dream Continues
Broadway Cinema
Saturday, April 12th | 1:00 PM | More Info
⚽️ Nottingham Forest v Everton
City Ground
Saturday, April 12th | 3:00 PM | More Info
🎶 Coldplace: The World's No.1 Coldplay Tribute Act
Binks Yard
Saturday, April 12th | 6:30 PM | More Info
❄️ Easter Family Fun Day at the National Ice Centre
National Ice Centre
Saturday, April 12th | 10:00 AM | More Info
🎭 Lace Market Theatre Open Day
Lace Market Theatre
Saturday, April 12th | 2:00 PM | More Info
😂 Mo Gilligan - In The Moment World Tour
Motorpoint Arena
Saturday, April 12th | 6:00 PM | More Info
🍻 Nottingham Racecourse Beer Festival
Nottingham Racecourse
Saturday, April 12th | 2:30 PM | More Info
Food and Drink 🍽️
The latest and greatest in Nottingham’s awesome food scene.
🍪 Insomnia Cookies Set To Open By End of the Month
The late night dessert spot that serves delicious cookies until 3am is finally set to open on Angel Row around the end of April | Source
🇯🇵 New Japanese Restaurant Opening In City Centre
A heads up for Asian food fans - Japanese restaurant Maki & Ramen will be opening in the former Wildwood sire on King Street. Expect noodles, sushi and authentic Asian flavours | Source
🦉 Hooters Nottingham Staying Open Despite US Company Bankruptcy
The UK arm of Hooters has confirmed they are independently owned and operated and, as a result, will be trading as normal in Nottingham | Source
Live Music Picks 🎤
The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week.
Sunday 6th
Monday 7th
Tuesday 8th
October Drift @ The Bodega | Tickets
Wednesday 9th
Houndaries @ Rescue Rooms | Tickets
Thursday 10th
Friday 11th
Saturday 12th
Sunday 13th
Thanks! 🙏
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