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In Notts we love May. A step closer to summer and the start of the festival season, all sandwiched between two Bank Holidays! Here is our roundup of the best May events across the city and county, including a special focus on events with that local feel.
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Get on your dancing shoes, as The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard transport you back in time on 6 May for a 1940s Kneesup.
Made at WelbeckHead to North Nottinghamshire on Saturday 11 May for Made at Welbeck. Producers and artisans on the Welbeck Estate will be coming together to share their enthusiasm for local produce and artisan skills. The
Jazz et Vin! returns to Newark in May 2013 with a programme of live jazz over the weekend of May 18th and 19th. It will be held for the seventh year running at Ann et Vin wine shop on Castlegate, Newark.
The event — a mix of ticketed and free-to-enter gigs — offers something to suit a wide variety of musical tastes. Tickets can be bought for individual events, or a weekend pass, priced at just £30, will allow unlimited access to both days and all the musical events.
Ann Hayes, founder of Ann et Vin, said: “The busy line-up is another heady blend of well-loved faces back by popular demand. This time
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We’re all looking forward to warm sunny days and great days out and there’s no where better to start than the Nottinghamshire County Show taking place at the Newark Showground on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2013.
This is a great family day out with something for everyone to enjoy including spectacular displays on the ground and in the air, demonstrations of all kinds, lots of hands-on activities and of course the chance to see quality animals from huge bulls to tiny chicks.
Foodies will love the Food Experience Marquee where they can shop for a wide selection of local produce, get loads of information and
After a bout of unseasonably warm weather, temperatures this weekend are expected to plummet. We want you to stay happy, so here we have rounded up a few indoor events that will be sure to keep you warm on these cold winter days.
Culture vultures should head off to the Lakeside Arts Centre this weekend where a visually stunning textiles showcase exemplifies the living art of the Miao minority in South-West China. Miao Embroidery shows off elaborate festival dresses which incorporate symbols from their distinctive culture. Enjoy the creative combination of colour, pattern and textures which are an expression of love and inspiration for life.
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO SOPHIE KAYE.
On the 20th day of Christmas, Experience Nottinghamshire and Le Bistrot Pierre, give to you
A three course meal for two with wine at Le Bistrot Pierre, Nottingham, to be enjoyed in January/February 2013.
“We’re a family of individual restaurants and our aim is to make everyday dining feel special.
That’s why we create delicious French bistrot dishes that are affordably priced and use only the finest quality ingredients.”
To book a table at Le Bistrot Pierre, Milton St, Nottingham call 0115 941 2850
To Enter this competition, answer this simple question:
What type of cuisine is tradtionally served
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO HELEN NEWMAN.
On the 18th day of Christmas, Experience Nottinghamshire and Navigation Brewery, give to you
An 18 pint bag-in-box of local ale from the Navigation Brewery
Navigation Brewery opened in April 2012 and has proved popular with real ale drinkers both in Nottingham and further afield. The brewery was formed and built from scratch by Nottingham pub group Great Northern Inns, industry stalwart Chris Cocking and CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer winner Dom Flynn.
To Enter this competition, answer this simple question:
In what month this year was the Navigation Brewery opened?
A: December
B: January
C: April
Send your answer A, B or C …
Tucked away on the outskirts of the Lace Market is a comfortable, relaxing retreat where hard workers can unwind and the fashionable come out to play.
This hidden gem is called Pepper Rocks, a creperie and bar located off Bridlesmith Gate.
The bar and restaurant itself has a relaxed, ambient vibe which is complimented by candles flickering and moody music.We met the owner, Tom, who was working behing the bar and greeted us cheerily before taking us to our seats (big plush sofas).
We sunk into the sofas and enjoyed the ambient playlist including Massive Attack whilst chatting about our day and perusing the menu.
The menu was a delight and everything seemed delicious; sweet
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO HELEN LEACH.
On the 16th day of Christmas, Experience Nottinghamshire and Las Iguanas, give to you
£40 vouchers to spend at Las Iguanas, Nottingham
The philosophy of Las Iguanas is to serve delicious and authentic Latin American food and drink in an environment which evokes the very best of Latin life.
“We started small in a quiet Bristol street in 1991 (St Nicks pictured opposite) and became something of a local institution; bringing a tasty blend of the traditional and the new to the city, with fresh ingredients, mouth-watering regional food and drink, and service from passionate people. We added intoxicating Latin rhythms and the rich
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE DAWSON
On the 15th day of Christmas, Experience Nottinghamshire and Homemade, give to you
Brownies and Milkshakes for two at Homemade Cafe, Nottingham
Runner up for ‘Best Cheap Eats’ in the Observer Food Awards 2010, Homemade is a cosy, child friendly, independent fresh food cafe serving a delicious menu, while supporting local producers. Fully licensed with beers, wines and ciders, Homemade has a bistro style menu serving a variety of breakfasts, homemade burgers, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, salads, cakes and exciting daily specials. The Homemade Brownie is an absolute must. Homemade is also available for private party bookings and can provide
Think you make a mean mince pie? Cafe.Bar.Contemporary is challenging all the baking enthusiasts in Nottingham to put their mince pie-making skills to the test in a city wide competition.
Not only will the winner be crowned mince pie maker of Nottingham, but there is a Kindle Fire, shopping vouchers and free meals up for grabs.
To enter the competition, you must take a batch of your best mince pies along to the café for judging on Wednesday, 19 December at 4pm.
And if you can’t make it on the 19th, you can drop off a few of your pies in a container
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