Forget the energy bills, that mortgage and those politicians, and get stuck into the celebrations for Bonfire Night, which falls on Saturday.
A handful of family-friendly fireworks events are scheduled for the district over the coming days, kicking off with Mansfield Town Football Club’s annual spectacular tomorrow (Thursday) night.
The bonfires dominate our guide to the weekend’s events and activities, although Mansfield’s Palace Theatre is running them close with an action-packed programme of music, film, drama and comedy sure to prove popular.
There’s also a reminder that Christmas is not too far away as Rufford Abbey unveils its annual Spectacle Of Light and Mansfield’s Secret Santa Gift Appeal continues.
You can pick up some early presents at Southwell Minster’s superb winter craft fair, while Mansfield Museum’s Cool Choirs 2022 event is sure to get you in a happy mood ahead of the festive celebrations.
Please check the websites of each venue for admission prices and opening times. Have a great weekend!
The bonfires dominate our guide to the weekend’s events and activities, although Mansfield’s Palace Theatre is running them close with an action-packed programme of music, film, drama and comedy sure to prove popular.
![Every year, youngsters from local schools choose songs to perform on the stage at Mansfield Museum in front of of family, friends and visitors. Some dress up, some devise dance routines, but all have a whale of a time in what are strictly-for-fun concerts. Cool Choirs 2022 kicks off next Wednesday (10.30 am to 1.30 pm), with the theme of 'songs that make you happy', and runs until November 11. Admission is free.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEzMzg2MDRiLWEyNzAtNDQzNC04ZTI4LTdmMjIxNTNmNWY5ZjpiYzgxNWZiNC1hMmM4LTRmODYtYmZkYy04YmNkNWRlNWYyYmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Songs to make you happy
Every year, youngsters from local schools choose songs to perform on the stage at Mansfield Museum in front of of family, friends and visitors. Some dress up, some devise dance routines, but all have a whale of a time in what are strictly-for-fun concerts. Cool Choirs 2022 kicks off next Wednesday (10.30 am to 1.30 pm), with the theme of 'songs that make you happy', and runs until November 11. Admission is free. Photo: Submitted
![This iconic album cover is instantly recognisable by anyone with even the slightest interest in rock music. It is, of course, from the Pink Floyd classic of 1973, 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' and, tomorrow night (Thursday), songs from the album feature in a highly authentic show, 'UK Pink Floyd Experience', that celebrates more than 50 years of the band's music and influence.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNmNTAxOTgxLTdiNjctNDRlZS05MzEzLTVjZmQ4NGQ2OTdlMjphNjAzMzIxYS00NDAyLTRhMDctYmJmMC00ZTJhMjMwMjc3YjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Relive the Pink Floyd experience
This iconic album cover is instantly recognisable by anyone with even the slightest interest in rock music. It is, of course, from the Pink Floyd classic of 1973, 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' and, tomorrow night (Thursday), songs from the album feature in a highly authentic show, 'UK Pink Floyd Experience', that celebrates more than 50 years of the band's music and influence. Photo: Submitted
![Mansfield District Council's admirable Secret Santa Gift Appeal continues this weekend. You can drop off your new and unused items for the needy at: the Old Town Hall, the cafe at Mansfield Civic Centre, Four Seasons shopping centre, the children's centres at Ravensdale, Mansfield Woodhouse, Ladybrook and Warsop, Mansfield Museum and Smyths Toys at Portland Retail Park.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAyNjNhZTUxLTllMzEtNDdmZC1iNzQ0LTJkZTIwOGQ3MjI1MzplZmE5ZmIyMS05MWNlLTQ4MGEtYjhlMS0yMzEzMTA3OTVmMmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Support the Secret Santa appeal
Mansfield District Council's admirable Secret Santa Gift Appeal continues this weekend. You can drop off your new and unused items for the needy at: the Old Town Hall, the cafe at Mansfield Civic Centre, Four Seasons shopping centre, the children's centres at Ravensdale, Mansfield Woodhouse, Ladybrook and Warsop, Mansfield Museum and Smyths Toys at Portland Retail Park. Photo: Submitted
![The Forest Town Arena is renowned for providing spectacular fireworks displays. In fact, the organisers reckon their annual show is 'the ultimate' one! This year's is the 16th renewal and takes place on Saturday from 5.30 pm to 11.30 pm. Enjoy a huge display, fairground rides, a disco, food stalls and a bar. Admission is £5 per person(under-fives free).](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ1YzQ4OWE2LWUwZDYtNDAyNi1iMDg3LTA2NTJjNDJmNjM2Njo3NDE5YTY0Ny0xOThmLTQ4YWMtYmU1Ni0xMjM3OGY3ODNjMzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. The 'ultimate' fireworks display
The Forest Town Arena is renowned for providing spectacular fireworks displays. In fact, the organisers reckon their annual show is 'the ultimate' one! This year's is the 16th renewal and takes place on Saturday from 5.30 pm to 11.30 pm. Enjoy a huge display, fairground rides, a disco, food stalls and a bar. Admission is £5 per person(under-fives free). Photo: Submitted