So let’s ensure we make the most of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend with an extended Bank Holiday stretching from Thursday to Sunday.
Thousands of us left Wembley deflated and dejected after the Stags’ sorry defeat against Port Vale in the play-offs final.
But the jubilee weekend gives us the chance to revive our spirits, and we have pieced together a guide to some of the events taking place in the Mansfield and Ashfield area, and beyond.
From tea parties to picnics, from dance displays to exhibitions, it’s all happening during half-term week as we mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
Before you set off, please visit the individual websites of the venues to check opening times and admission prices.
Have a great weekend!
. The Queen
The Queen looking her radiant best ahead of this weekend's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Check out our guide for events taking place in the Mansfield and Ashfield area (PHOTO BY: Paul Grover/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
. Jubilee proms and picnic on park
Live music from Pleasley Colliery Brass Band is one of the highlights of a Jubilee Proms and Picnic in the Park event at Berry Hill Park, Mansfield on Friday (11 am to 4 pm). Organised by the district council, the day will also feature 1950s dancing, a Punch and Judy show and a bouncy castle for the kids, crazy golf, other games and a health and wellbeing hub. The park's cafe will be selling a full range of food and drinks, and free Union Jack flags will be handed out to wave. Photo: Submitted
9. Dance show at theatre
No half-term for the dancers, singers and actors at the Mansfield-based Expressions Academy of Performing Arts this week. For they are in rehearsals for a big show at the weekend at the town's Palace Theatre. 'Freedom', which runs for more than two hours on Saturday and Sunday night, gives you the chance to support local talent Photo: Submitted
10. Afternoon tea for the jubilee
To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Rufford Abbey Country Park is serving a traditional afternoon tea in its Victorian kitchen on Sunday (12 midday to 2.30 pm). Tuck into a selection of finger sandwiches, savouries and pastries, scones and preserves and sweet treats, such as strawberry trifle, chocolate eclairs and Victoria sponge. Photo: Submitted