There’s always been so much going on across the town so narrowing it down was no easy task. We’ve gone all the way back to the 1970’s to bring you pictures from some of the key clubs in the area.
But that’s not all, there’s also great historic pics from the Mansfield Half Marathon as well as the local tennis, cricket, hockey and swimming scene.
Tag in anyone you think will be interested – and enjoy your trip down memory lane.
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9. Linford Christie sets off the competitors
Linford Christie, who is the only British man to have won gold medals in the 100 metres at all four major competitions, gets the race underway. Photo: Chris Etchells
10. Linford Christie's Street Athletics visits Kirkby
Olympic gold medalist Linford Christie came to Kirkby in 2016 as part of the Active Ashfield Games. Christie, who won gold medalist at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, encouraged the children as they raced against each other over a 60 metre distance. Do you know these children? Photo: Chris Etchells
11. Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club
Coach Euan Burgess with some of the youngsters who attended a previous open day session at the Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club. Photo: Anne Shelley
12. Tennis for Kids initiative - 2018
A group of youngsters enjoy the Tennis for Kids initiative at Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club in 2018. Photo: Chris Etchells