Tickets for any of the below library events can be booked at Worksop Library, by calling 01623 677200, or online at www.inspireculture.org.uk.
Exhibition: Pride in Our Place
Worksop Library is hosting the Pride in Our Place exhibition from 11th September to 2nd October. This free display features contemporary photography inspired by heritage images from Inspire’s collections.
The photos, taken by local adults with professional photographer Neil Pledger, will be shown alongside artwork based on historical maps created by children from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School with visual artist Edwina Kung. The project is part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and supported by Bassetlaw District Council. For more details, visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/prideinourplace.
Free Photography Workshop: Pride in Our Place
Join photographer Neil Pledger on Saturday 7th September at 10.00am for a two-hour workshop on photo composition techniques tailored to heritage and place photography. Explore Inspire’s Picture Archive and learn how to record your local area for future generations. Suitable for adults and children aged 7+, who must be accompanied. Please bring your own camera or phone. Booking is highly advised as places are limited.
Free Artist Workshop: Pride in Our Place
On Saturday 14th September, Edwina Kung will lead a fun, interactive art workshop from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Here you can create art maps inspired by historical local maps, exploring mark-making, layering, colour, and pattern. Suitable for children and families (younger siblings welcome). No booking required—just drop in!
Jazz Steps: Remi Harris & The Hot Club Trio
Jazz Steps returns to Worksop on Tuesday 17th September from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, featuring The Hot Club Trio led by virtuoso guitarist Remi Harris. Enjoy a mix of 1930s and 40s hot jazz, 1960s and 70s electric blues, and more, with influences from Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery and Jimi Hendrix. Tickets are £13.00; booking is highly advised (adults only—under 18s must be accompanied).
Heritage Talk: Historic Building Mythbusting
Go to any ancient building in Nottinghamshire and there will be interesting, exciting, and romantic stories presented to the visitor. They are commonly believed and widely repeated – but are they really true?
Archaeologist and author James Wright will present on his book Historic Building Mythbusting at Worksop Library on Wednesday 18th September from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Secret passages linking ancient buildings, spiral staircases giving advantage to right-handed defenders, ship timbers used for building, or blocked doors in churches to keep out the devil; James will explain the development of such myths and the underlying truths behind them.
Tickets are £3.00; booking is highly advised as places are limited.
Worksop Library Fun Palace
Worksop Library’s ever-popular Fun Palace returns on Saturday 5th October from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Enjoy a day of free arts, science, health, and heritage activities throughout the library. No booking is required – just come along and join the fun! For more information, check the October issue of Worksop Life or visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/funpalaces.