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.
![With Christmas on its way, here is an ideal event to pick up some early presents. It's the annual winter craft fair at Southwell Minster, which takes place on Friday (4.30 pm to 8.30 pm) and Saturday (10 am to 4 pm). Last year, it attracted more than 2,000 visitors for what is one of the biggest craft fairs in the East Midlands. Stalls will be selling everything from jewellery and ceramics to embroidery and festive decorations.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUxYjI4Y2YyLWViNzgtNGJmOC04ZmU3LTA5YTRmYmU2ODEwODo4MGQ0NDZjOC04MzM0LTQ5MjYtODFiZC1lNWEyMDhlYmVlOTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Pick up early Christmas presents
With Christmas on its way, here is an ideal event to pick up some early presents. It's the annual winter craft fair at Southwell Minster, which takes place on Friday (4.30 pm to 8.30 pm) and Saturday (10 am to 4 pm). Last year, it attracted more than 2,000 visitors for what is one of the biggest craft fairs in the East Midlands. Stalls will be selling everything from jewellery and ceramics to embroidery and festive decorations. Photo: Submitted
![Mel Brooks's classic comedy film of 2005, 'The Producers', remains a cult. Now, as a big Broadway musical, it continues to set the standard for outrageous, in-your-face humour, winning multiple awards and wowing capacity audiences. Next week, from Tuesday to Saturday, Masque Productions, the Mansfield-based amateur theatre company, presents its own version of the show at the town's Palace Theatre. Don't miss it!](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQzNDFlZGVkLWIzNzQtNDExMi04OWRlLTdmOGQ3MjFhMjMwMzoyNjgyYzY1MS05NTYwLTQzZmMtOWYxZC0wMTFjNzkzMDJjZTg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. 'The Producers' set to make us laugh again
Mel Brooks's classic comedy film of 2005, 'The Producers', remains a cult. Now, as a big Broadway musical, it continues to set the standard for outrageous, in-your-face humour, winning multiple awards and wowing capacity audiences. Next week, from Tuesday to Saturday, Masque Productions, the Mansfield-based amateur theatre company, presents its own version of the show at the town's Palace Theatre. Don't miss it! Photo: Submitted
![One of the biggest Bonfire Night events this year has been organised by Southwell Rugby Club on Saturday evening at its Park Lane headquarters. As well as the bonfire and a fireworks display, you can sample burgers and hot dogs at Charlie's Big Barbecue, while a bar will be serving beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Admission is £5, with a family ticket costing £15.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNhZTE2Nzk1LWYyMGMtNGU0NC04YTFjLWYxZWZmMjQyNDM5MDozMDk4NjQ4Ni0wYTY5LTQxZGYtYWY4ZS01NjFmYzNjM2U1M2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. Bangers and burgers
One of the biggest Bonfire Night events this year has been organised by Southwell Rugby Club on Saturday evening at its Park Lane headquarters. As well as the bonfire and a fireworks display, you can sample burgers and hot dogs at Charlie's Big Barbecue, while a bar will be serving beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Admission is £5, with a family ticket costing £15. Photo: Submitted
![Remember Colin Baker (pictured) as Dr Who? Well, he's in Mansfield on Friday night, starring in a new adaptation of 'The Hound Of The Baskervilles' to commemorate the 120th annivesary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most popular thriller. The Palace Theatre play is presented by the Crime And Comedy Theatre Company and also stars Terry Molloy, who played Mike Tucker in 'The Archers' for 40 years.](https://www.chad.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI3NzY2NWZkLTcyMzMtNDA1ZS1hODEwLWJkNDkwNDA5MTJlYjo1Y2MzZTBkYy1jNjI3LTRiZDMtYTUyMC01ZjczNWM5M2M4N2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
12. Dr Who hits the Mansfield stage
Remember Colin Baker (pictured) as Dr Who? Well, he's in Mansfield on Friday night, starring in a new adaptation of 'The Hound Of The Baskervilles' to commemorate the 120th annivesary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most popular thriller. The Palace Theatre play is presented by the Crime And Comedy Theatre Company and also stars Terry Molloy, who played Mike Tucker in 'The Archers' for 40 years. Photo: Submitted