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Fantastic turn-out for Kimberley Christmas lights

Get ready for A Horrible Christmas at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall (Photo credit: Ian Tilton)

Enjoy a Horrible Christmas with this hit family show

The Concert Information

Brass Band brings Christmas to Mansfield

A scene from the Christmas lights switch-on at Mansfield last weekend as the crowds mingle. Now find out what's in store this weekend with our guide to 21 things to do and places to go.

Christmas, lights, action! 21 things to do in the Mansfield area this weekend

Marie Brown collecting her award from Premier Community's HQ.

Mansfield-based home care agency win award

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Arts and Entertainment

See Tom Allen in his latest stand-up show at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall.

Stand-up fans can enjoy laughs galore with top comics at Notts venues

Guest columnist Coun John Cottee is cabinet member for communities at Nottinghamshire County Council.

Column: It’s time to get your electric blanket checked at our safety events

Diane Haslam, music director for Mansfield Choral Society.

Festive treats galore in latest concert from Mansfield Choral Society

Ballet fans can see performances of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty in January.

Ballet fans can enjoy fantastic double at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

You can see Orbital in action at Nottingham Rock City in 2024.

Orbital live date not to be missed at Nottingham Rock City in 2024

Things To Do

Marie Curie Volunteers at Christmas

Marie Curie needs Christmas collection volunteers in Nottinghamshire

Gladioli Tunnel is a new showstopper at Christmas At Belton 2023

Ad Feature FIRST LOOK: Christmas At Belton 2023 is sparkling new spectacular

Santa is settling in at his grotto as we count down the days to Christmas. Check out our guide below to things to do and places to go in your area this weekend, which is packed with festive events and activities.

Festive fever is here! 20 things to do and places to go in Mansfield at weekend

Our weekly guide to things to do and places to go over the weekend proves that the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on. For many festive events are included in our list of 20 ideas for your area.

Countdown to Christmas is on! -- 20 things to do in Mansfield area this weekend

At the going down of the sun.......The poppy is the symbol of a weekend that is dominated by Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. But after paying your respects to the fallen, there is a variety of places to go and things to do over the next few days. Check out our guide

Here comes the weekend -- 20 things to do and places to go in the Mansfield area

Jenni Johnson from Mansfield.

Mansfield woman with loss of leg mobility from endometriosis to host fundraiser

The cast of A Christmas Carol. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

REVIEW: Keith Allen stars in A Christmas Carol at Nottingham Playhouse

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North Notts Cat Rescue to host three Christmas Fairs.

North Notts Cat Rescue to host Christmas fairs

TV and singing star Jane McDonald will be performing at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall next year.

Tickets go on sale to see singing star Jane McDonald in Nottingham

See the legendary Showaddywaddy at the 2024 Rock and Bike Festival in Long Eaton.

Rock and Bike Festival tickets now on sale for 2024 edition

Visitors enjoying the light switch on event at Sutton

Sutton Christmas Celebration this week

Tinchy Stryder is coming to Mansfield town for Christmas light switch on event. Photo by Anthony Smith.

Tinchy Stryder 'strides' in to replace Simon Webbe at Mansfield light switch on

Bellowhead will play live dates in Nottingham and Sheffield next year.

Folk legends Bellowhead are back on the road in 2024

Tenebrae are pictured in action (Photo credit: Sim Canetty-Clarke)

​Enjoy a classical Christmas with these talented performers

Check out Hansel and Gretel this Christmas at Nottingham Playhouse.

Family fun at Nottingham Playhouse this Christmas with Hansel And Gretel

Rufford Abbey

Santa’s arrival kicks off the festive season at Rufford Abbey Country Park

Royal enthusiast James Taylor (left), of Shirebrook, dressed in his Union Jack suit, with friend Dean Caston at the King's Coronation in May 2023.

Shirebrook Royal enthusiast will host talk about regal experiences at event

Celebrate Christmas with Nottingham Symphony Orchestra on December 10.

Enjoy some festive fun with Nottingham Symphony Orchestra at Albert Hall

Don't miss this Christie classic at Nottingham's Theatre Royal in January.

Christie classic will have you on edge of your seat at Nottingham Theatre Royal

Don't miss the hit chiller The Woman In Black when it comes to Nottingham Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Mark Douet)

Don't miss the chilling tale The Woman In Black when it returns to the area

Shane Richie heads the star-studded cast of Dick Whittington at Nottingham's Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Tom Platinum Morley)

Enjoy panto fun across area this Christmas with these top productions

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Sutton Rambling Club walk on Sunday, November 26 - Whitwell Moor