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

 

Music 2^nd Hand presents Sutton in Ashfield Record & CD Fair

Saturday 11^th April 8.30 AM until 2.30 PM – FREE ENTRY St Josephs Church Hall, Sutton in Ashfield. Records/CDs/Cassettes always wanted. All welcome

 

Eggs To The Mill Scooter/Bike Run

The annual eggs to the mill pilgrimage from The Sir John Cockle to Kings Mill Hospital to donate eggs and money to the neonatal unit is taking place once again on Easter Sunday. It is being ran on Easter Sunday from the Sir John Cockle opening at 10:00 and travelling at 11:55 along Sutton Road. The group of riders plan to present a member of staff the eggs and cheque. Go along and support everyone taking part.

 

Charity Fun Day at The Dog House, Kirkby

A charity fun day is taking place at The Dog House, Kirkby-in-Ashfield on Sunday 6th April, supporting local mental health charity Enlighten The Shadows.

The event will bring together the local community for a day of entertainment and fundraising, with a range of activities planned throughout. Visitors can enjoy live music, a quiz, and a raffle supported by local businesses and organisations.

A special guest ale will also be available on the day, with proceeds from every drink sold going directly to the charity.

The event aims to raise awareness and funds for Enlighten The Shadows, which supports mental health in the local area, while offering a welcoming and social atmosphere for all.

Everyone is invited to come along, show their support, and enjoy the day.

 

Nottinghamshire Mining Museum

Is now open again Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays 10 – 1 in Mansfield. The museum is located at the train station next door to the ticket office.

 

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

 

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 Wednesday going forward now between 10:30am – 12pm. Poffles is at their new location 94A High Street Mansfield Woodhouse and for further information about the scheme head to thechattycafescheme.co.uk

 

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.

 

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

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

 

Easter Event

Little Roots Allotments are holding an Easter event. 1pm to 3pm. Easter crafts, raffle, treasure hunt, outdoor games. Free entry and homemade cakes. Little roots Allotments are on Slant Lane Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8EZ. Wednesday 8^th April 2026

 

COMING SOON

 

Parkinson’s Tri Day

Parkinson’s Tri Day is a new free event to help raise awareness for people living with Parkinson’s in the East Midlands. Delivered by experienced instructors from Inspire2Tri, local people living with Parkinson’s are encouraged to take part in the event in April.
When: Sunday 19 April 2026
Where: Inspire2Tri, The Studio & Pool Barn, St Marys Road, Manton, Oakham Rutland, LE15 8SU
Supported by Parkinson’s UK and delivered by the experienced team from Inspire2Tri, the challenge takes place in the centre's Endless Pool, which includes underwater treadmills, bikes and swimming facilities for people with Parkinson’s.
A range of activities will take place during the weekend, ranging from swimming and running, to balance and strength challenges in the water.
Expressions of Interest are now open on the Inspire2Tri website https://www.inspire2tri.com/parkinsonform

 

Mansfield Music and Drama Festival

Drama Festival - From the 23^rd to the 25^th April at St Mark’s Hall Mansfield.

Music Festival 25^th - 26^th April Crescent Centre Mansfield and 27^th April at Mansfield Palace Theatre. Perform before a live audience and showcase your talent. For all information and how to enter by Feb 28^th head to mansfieldmusicdramafestival.co.uk or mmdf.co.uk

 

Marie Curie Charity Night

Triple s Snooker and Social Club in Skegby 9^th May – doors 7pm. Tickets available from the Triple S or from Amanda on 07811716753. Featuring Music with Rollback and Samuel Wood as Elvis, a raffle & Bingo Dave’s famous Card Bingo.

 

Charity Night on Saturday 9th May in aid of Marie Curie UK

Music from 'Samuel Wood as Elvis' and your favourite songs from the 60's to present day with the duo 'Rollback'. Also on the night - raffle and Bingo Dave's famous card bingo!

£10 a ticket available from Triple S Snooker & Social Club at Skegby or Morrisons Mansfield, Kirkby or Mansfield Woodhouse. Doors open 7pm.

 

GUIDE REGULARS

 

SSA Travel

SSA (Stags Supporters Association) organise family friendly coaches for all Mansfield Town fans to all Mansfield Town Away Games. No alcohol is allowed on coaches. Coaches leave from One Call Stadium and go straight to the away ground so this is a ground to ground service. If you are interested in travelling to Stags next away game text the SSA Away Travel Hotline on 07967 689597 and an SSA volunteer will contact you as soon as possible. 

 

British Heart Foundation

The shop in Sutton are in desperate need of any unwanted 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

 

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

 

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 just come along 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.

 

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

 

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 April 24^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 April 10^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.

 

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 April 14th now 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

 

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