Events

Programme of events at Nottinghamshire Archives, September - December 2007 A wide range of new and interesting events at Nottinghamshire Archives, including a new series of lunchtime talks and "brand new taster sessions". See the programme for futher details.	20 Sep 2007
Events in Nottingham to commemorate the abolition of the slave trade Events include a re-dedication of the memorial to George Africanus; an open-air service for the whole city in Old Market Square lead by the Nottingham Association of Black Churches; lectures and exhibitions. See the BBC Nottingham website for more information.	16 Mar 2007
Rufford Revealed: The history of the gardens from Cistercian utility to Edwardian opulence An East Midlands Study Day to be held on Tuesday 15 May 2007 at South Forest Conference Centre, Edwinstowe and Rufford Country Park. (organised by Leicestershire and Rutland Gardens Trust). This study day, which will include presentations and a guided walk, will give an opportunity for anybody who is interested in garden history to find out more about the multi-layered past of this fascinating site. Full details are available on the Gardens Trust website.	4 Feb 2007
Centre for Local History, University of Nottingham: Saturday Seminars and Day Schools The schedule of events is available on the Nottingham University website.	8 Nov 2006
Lunchtime lectures at Nottinghamshire Archives The theme for the Autumn 2006 season of Lunchtime Talks is Sport and Leisure. Further details are on the Nottinghamshire County Council website.	8 November 2006
D.H. Lawrence Festival 2006 "D.H. Lawrence Heritage will be undertaking its third annual celebration of th elife and works of one of Nottinghamshire's greatest literary figures. Catering for all levels of interest the D.H Lawrence Festival 2006, set in the writer's hometown of Eastwood, is a must fo reveryone. The full programme of events is availabel on the Broxtowe Borough Council website: www.broxtowe.gov.uk/index/tourism/tourism_dhl/dhl_festival.htm	12 August 2006
Heritage Open Day in Nottinghamshire, 7-10 September 2006 "Heritage Open Days celebrates England's fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission." Properties open in Nottinghamshire are listed here: www.heritageopendays.org/ed/nottinghamshire/	6 August 2006
Open times for All Saints church, Strelley Special service for new lights - Sunday July 9th at 10:45am Open afternoons Saturday 22nd July, 2pm to 6pm Sunday 23rd July, 2pm to 6pm Sunday 20th August, 2pm to 6pm Saturday 9th September, 10am to 6pm Sunday 10th September, 12 to 4pm	5 July 2006
From Borough to City: Nottingham in the 19th Century Nottinghamshire Local History Association has organised a day school which will take place on Saturday, 25 March, 9.45-4.15, at The Village Hall, Ravenshead. The speakers are: Nottingham: a century of change – Geoffrey Oldfield The old staple industries: hosiery and lace –Professor Stanley Chapman Architecture in the 19th century – Ken Brand Slums, lace and the occasional riot – Chris Weir Fee: £6.50 for NLHA members; £7.50 for non-members. Please contact Miss D Pearce, Rhed Cottage, Station Road, Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9BN to secure a place.	24 Feb 2006
ENTHUSIAST DAYS – at Newark Air Museum Due to the tremendous success of the first two Enthusiast Days, Newark Air Museum has just announced that additional dates have now been fixed for Tuesday 18th October 2005 and Tuesday 8th November 2005. Places are only available by pre-booking and the all-inclusive entrance fee is £15 per person. On each day participants will be greeted with a welcome snack before being taken in small escorted groups onto various museum aircraft including: Hastings, Shackleton, Varsity, Vulcan, Canberra& Phantom Simulator. A special part of the each day will be a behind the scenes tour to see “ missing airframes” i.e. those undergoing restoration or that are in long-term storage around the site. After the tour, participants will be free to wander around the extensive museum site at their leisure. Each Enthusiast Day will be limited to just 12 participants, although further dates should be confirmed later. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis, depending on the date on which booking forms are received. Possible participants can obtain further details and a Booking Form by sending a large SAE, emailing newarkair@onetel.com or telephoning 01636 707170.	3 Oct 2005
Nottinghamshire Local History Association's Autumn Meeting: A New View of Sherwood Forest Saturday, 15 October 2005, 10-4 (registration from 9.40) in the Village Hall, Burton Joyce. The speakers are: When was Sherwood? An overview of the origins of Sherwood - Mike Bishop The secrets of Sherwood: antiquarian views and modern discoveries - Emily Gillott Mapping Sherwood - Cathy Block The archaeology of medieval King's Clipstone - James Wright Veteran oaks of Sherwood - Margaret Woodhead Fee: £6.50 for NLHA members; £7.50 for non-members. Please contact Miss D Pearce, Rhed Cottage, Station Road, Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9BN to secure a place.	26 Sept 2005
Exhibition on Strelley's past Strelley History Group is holding an exhibition and talks about life and work in old Strelley on September 9, 10, 11 and 12.	3 Sept 2005
Heritage open Days, 8-11 September Some of Nottinghamshire's most popular attractions and treasures will once again be open to the public this month, including Hardy & Hanson's brewery in Kimberley, backstage tours of the Majestic Theatre, Retford, Hucknall Public Cemetery and chapel, and the St Ann's Allotments in Nottingham.	1 Sept 2005
D.H. Lawrence Festival 2005, 20 August to 9 October A celebration of Lawrence's life and work through a series of talks by expert speakers, guided walks, cinema screenings of films inspired by Lawrence, theatre performances and other special events.	20 Aug 2005