by Dukeries Community Workshop | Jul 16, 2025 | Hobbies, Mansfield
Woodcarving is a traditional form of woodworking using chisels and a mallet to create wooden figurines or sculptural objects. At the Dukeries Community Workshop, regular woodcarving sessions take place on Monday and Friday mornings. One of the most popular items...
by Sherwood Forest Brass | Jul 15, 2025 | Hobbies, Mansfield, Music
Sherwood Forest Brass enjoyed success at the Mansfield Music Festival last month, performing in the Brass Band Ensemble section. Playing two contrasting pieces, Stal Himmel and Puttin’ on the Ritz, the band achieved a mark of 90, classifying the performance as...
by Sherwood Forest Trust | Jul 11, 2025 | Community Event, Mansfield
The much-loved Woodland Festival will return to Thoresby Park this summer for its 11th year, promising a weekend of nature-inspired fun, traditional crafts, and family entertainment. Taking place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day,...
by Edwinstowe Historical Society | Jul 10, 2025 | Heritage, Mansfield
At the Annual General Meeting of Edwinstowe Historical Society in May, retiring Chairperson Shirley Moore thanked the committee for their support during her 11-year tenure. A floral bouquet was presented to Shirley as a mark of appreciation for the dedicated work she...
by Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum | Jul 10, 2025 | Heritage, Mansfield
Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum were honoured to host the raising of the Union flag on VE day at the museum on behalf of the Parish Council, with teas and cakes afterwards. ‘Making a Noise’ at 6.30pm were gatherings at the Stanton Arms; Miners’ Welfare and Copper Beech to...
by The Dukeries Singers | Jul 9, 2025 | Hobbies, Mansfield, Music
The recent concerts by The Dukeries Singers at Ollerton and Edwinstowe were well received by the audience. Under the expert guidance of Musical Director Mr John Pope, the choir delivered performances that left the audience both enchanted and exhilarated. Mr Pope, with...
