Things to do
There is so much happening in Nottinghamshire, so why don't you:
- check out the What's On guide
- find a local youth club/centre
- find a local sports club
- read parentzone's own pick of the month
or
- look at some of these websites for more ideas.
You could even tell us about your own events to include on this page.(to advertise your group/event here for free, just send details using our contact form).
Pick of the Month
There's a lot happening in July, including school holidays and Shine Week, so why not have a look at these:
Friday 9 July - 11am-1pm, Dyslexia Action Monthly Drop-in. Subject - simple activities to do over the summer holidays. To book your free place call 0115 9483 849
Saturday 10 July - Teversal Trust Activities Day, 10.30am-6pm at Teversal Grange Visitor Centre. Activities include bouncy castle, stalls (cakes, plants, books), art classes, martial arts and fire brigade displays, brass band concert, penalty shoot-out, kwik cricket and many more. Free on-site parking available. Refreshments for sale. For more details call 01623 442021
Monday 12 to Friday 16 July - Shine Week. A chance for children and young people to help overcome negative stereotypes by showing off their talents and good deeds. For more information visit shineweek.co.uk
Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 July - 4uth - a festival of sports and arts for the children and young poeple of Rushcliffe. For details visit the 4uth festival website
Saturday 17 July - Dad's Group, 11am-1pm at Mansfield Woodhouse Children's Centre (Swan Lane) For details call Marion or Toni on 01623 666370
Saturday 17 July - The Hill Methodist Community Fun Day, 10am-1pm at Orchard Primary School, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Activities include giant inflatables, painting, balloon modelling, dance&drama, worship group, pluck a duck, tombola and many more. Refreshments also available (free)
Sunday 18 July - Samba Workshop, Festival Hall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 10am-5pm. Open to all aged 11 and above (children aged 8 to 10 welcome if accomnpanied by an adult). An opportunity to learn new skills through the power of Latin American music. Cost £1, to book call 01623 457249
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 July - last few days of school. Why not give one of these Teacher Appreciation printables (from Activity Village).
Friday 23 July - school holidays begin. For event, activity and childcare information, visit the new Family Information Service Directory.
Saturday 24 July to Sunday 1 August - Save Our Butterflies Week. For information on spotting different soecies in your area, visit britishbutterflies.co.uk
Wednesday 28 July - Money Matters (5 week course, starting today) 10am-12noon at Hawtonville Junior School, Newark. For help with budgeting, handling money, dealing with debt and shopping effectively. For information or to book, call 01636 675960
Don't forget, if you want to advertise your group/event here, it's free, just send details using our contact form.
Why not try these websites for more ideas:Nottinghamshire Families Information Service (FIS) provides information about local services, support, publications and activities, including childcare for parents and carers of children and young people up to the age of 20 years.
