Summer festival goes virtual in Mansfield

On Thursday, August 6, Thursday, August 13 and Thursday, August 20, the council is hosting a series of online activities, crafts, workshops, shows, informative posts and tutorials on its Facebook page to give families a boost of fun and learning during the school summer holidays.Andy Abrahams, Mansfield mayor, said: "We're so sorry it is not possible to hold our popular festivals this summer.

"Public health and safety have to come first at the moment which is why all the council's events will be virtual events until at least the end of the year.

"Our Summer Festivals at Home will provide some fun and interest for families during the school holidays.

"There will even be a chance to lay your hands on free apples so people should keep checking on the council's Facebook page for more details."I would like to thank all the local businesses which have generously supported these events.Major events, including the Mansfield 10k and the Full Shebang festival have also been cancelled but now a series of online events are coming up this month.

These include, Darren Bettison Wellbeing Services putting together a programme of workouts especially for the council's Facebook page followers.

ArtVenturers are providing a series of arty activities for children.

Bonkers the Clown will be performing comedy unicycle and juggling routines live online.

Mansfield Museum has put together fun children’s activities including portrait making, still life painting and holiday scene drawings.

Boo’s Pantry in Mansfield will be holding a guess the weight competition to win a free hamper of goodies and will also share a series of videos about how to reduce plastic waste, as well as providing worksheets for youngsters.

Jess Yates, of Olive Beauty in Mansfield will be doing a live online styling tutorial.

Mansfield Children’s Centre’ will have activities, including how to make a Stickman.

And the council’s healthy lifestyle officers will be posting cookery demonstration videos.