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Introducing Cuppa & Care at PoFfles

Cuppa & Care, is a relaxed and supportive meet-up for unpaid carers in our community.
Whether you’re caring for a disabled child, an elderly parent, a partner, or a loved one in any capacity, Cuppa & Care is a space to slow down, enjoy a cuppa, chat with others who understand, or simply sit and listen — no pressure, no expectations. It’s taking place at PoFfles Tearoom Mansfield Woodhouse Starting: Saturday 24th January 10:00am – 11:30am. The group is free to attend. Poffles kindly ask that if you’re able, please purchase a drink to support business for hosting the group. Everyone is welcome, whatever your caring journey looks. Come along for the whole session or just pop in when you can

 

Forget-me-not Dementia Support Group

They aim to provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for people living with dementia, their carers, families and friends, there's mutual support  from others in similar situations. They meet at Trinity Methodist Church, Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-in-Ashfield on the 3rd Monday of each month; also at St.John's Hall, Skegby Road, Annesley Woodhouse on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The Group which was founded in January 2012 is run by local unpaid volunteers and is to support carers of local people living with dementia.

For more details can be found on their website www.fmndemetiasupport.co.uk

 

Card Bingo Night

On the last Friday of each month the Mansfield and District Royal Naval Association hold a card bingo night in the side lounge of the Forest Town arena starting at 7pm – Everyone welcome – next one is taking place on January 30

 

Photography Exhibition

Taking place at the Verney Institute in Pleasley on January 29^th – 4 til 6 – entry £3 per person. Inspiring young people to see life through the eye of a lens. The work of a local boy aged 14 years and a budding photographer shares  his work. 

 

British Heart Foundation

BHF in Sutton are in need of donations once again. They are in desperate need of any unwanted winter clothing, shoes, boots, hats, gloves and scarves. This can be for Ladies, Men or Children.
They are also in need of any Household items like Bedding, Curtains, Ornaments, Pots and Pans.
You can either drop off at the store in the Idlewells centre or phone 01623 556851 for a free collection

 

Comedy Night – Delightful Debra’s Laugh-in

Taking place on Friday 30^th January at the Carter Lane Social Club in Shirebrook

This is a fund raiser for Rhubarb Farm a community hub in Langwirth.

£8 in advance, £10 on the door , includes pie and pea supper.

There will be a raffle . All proceeds for the farm. Email : lfbracing@hotmail.com for tickets

 

Charity Shop – Bargains For All

Jack Of All Hearts Brain Cancer fundraising shop at 10 Handley Arcade in Mansfield has lots of stock on offer from ladies and mens clothes, to Nemesis Now goods and bric-a-brac. They are open 10am - 3pm Monday – Saturday apart from Wednesdays when they close at 1pm. All profits go to helping people with brain cancer.

 

Panto

The Westfield Folkhouse presents Aladin, from the 17^th to 25^th of January 2026 at the Mansfield Palace Theatre. Tickets are available from the box office now or call 01623 463133

 

Panto

The Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe presents a panto of a lifetime, Rapunzel. Taking place at the Mansfield Palace Theatre from Jan 31st to Feb 7^th 2026. Tickers are available from the Mansfield Palace Theatre Box Office.

 

GUIDE REGULARS

 

Toffee Hut Chatty Cafe

Every Thursday between 10am and 12pm at the Toffee Hut coffee shop in the Four Seasons. Everyone is welcome, of any age! If your feeling like you just need a little company, whether its for 5 minutes or the two hours, just call in and take a seat at the table with Rachel! Every Thursday same time same place. Helping people out of loneliness.

 

Poffles Chatty Cafe Scheme

The Chatter and Natter table is a wonderful way to encourage people to talk to others and will be hosted by a friendly volunteer at Poffles every Friday going forward now between 2pm – 3:30pm. Poffles is at their new location 94A High Street Mansfield Woodhouse and for further information about the scheme head to thechattycafescheme.co.uk

 

Community Coffee Morning

It takes place at John Eastwood Hospice every Thursday 9:30 til 11:30. Head down there for a complimentary tea or coffee and a cake. The hospice is on Mansfield Road next to Kings Mill. For more details call 01623 622626 or email contact@johneastwoodhospice.org.uk

 

Sutton In Ashfield Coffee Group

The group is mainly for people experiencing mental health issues, anxiety, or social isolation. No referral is necessary. People can can just come a’ong and sit and have a chat over a cuppa and biscuits. The group is held at the Magdalene Centre, Lammas Road, Sutton on Thursdays 2-4pm. Kay who runs it asks for a 50p donation per week.

 

Bereavement Cafe at Mansfield Crematorium (running on the first Monday of each month going forward)

Monday February 2nd 10-12pm in the  flower hall, the vestibule and the main chapel, as well as the grounds. It's a chance for those who want a space to chat to talk to people who have lost someone to have somewhere to have a chat, a cuppa and a cake with people who are going through something similar. Local celebrants and crematorium staff will be on hand for a chat and to signpost people  to different charities and organisations for any professional support they might need. Everyone is welcome & it's free to attend. For more details email bereavementcafemansfield@gmail.com

 

Local Book Club

If you love books this is for you. It will be taking place now on the 2nd Tuesday of every month going forward. The next one takes place on Feb 10now back at the Labybrook Community Centre 7-8.30pm and the fee is £5.00 For more details contact Katie on this email thewritingclub731@gmail.com

 

Community Coffee Morning

Weekly on Tuesdays 10-11.30 at Stacey Road Community Centre in Pleasley

Mansfield NG19 7JJ Includes a choice of: Making new friends.

Fresh cooked breakfast, Knitting and crocheting with Pleasley Poppy Group Bingo

 

 

Donations Needed

The PDSA charity shop on Low Street in Sutton are in desperate need of donations. Their drop off point is Service yard B across from the Lloyds Bank. They are looking for all donations. Mens, Ladies and kids clothing, shoes , handbags, toy, housewares etc. If you can help you can speak to Julie and Denise on 01623 554244.

 

New WI in Pleasley Village.

Meetings going forward will take place on the last Thursday of each month at The Verney Institute Newboundmill Lane Pleasley

at 1:30pm. The new WI is for people living in the villages of Pleasley, New Houghton and Glapwell. (Thursday January 29^th)

 

Rainworth Veteran’s Breakfast Club

Calling all veterans and families, including serving personnel to come along to ‘The Venue’ Kirklington Road, Rainworth NG21 0JR. Taking place on Friday January 9^th and then the second Friday of the month at 10am. They’ll be a low cost brekkie and free tea and coffee. For more details you can call the Venue on 01623 797975.

 

Space To Connect Weekly Event– Ladybrook Community Centre

A warm and welcoming place for people to come together. Why not pop in and join us for a cuppa and chat? Find out about services and activities across Mansfield and make connections with new people! Meet new people, find information, support and signposting FREE ENTRY Refreshments available to purchase

TUESDAYS between 3pm and 4.30pm

LADYBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE, LADYBROOK LANE, MANSFIELD, NG18 5JJ

TEL: 07923 664 504

 

If you are a charity, voluntary or non-profit organisation and you’d like to get something on the guide, send an email to theguide@mansfield103.co.uk