RUFFORD Abbey Country Park and Craft Centre hosts a hawfinch and lesser-spotted woodpecker ramble on 16th March from 7am-9am. The free event will be led by RSPB conservation officer for Nottinghamshire and Lowland Derbyshire Carl Cornish. Pre-booking is advised, call 01623 827331 or email [email protected]
WELL-KNOWN TV comics, including Katherine Ryan and Nathan Caton, feature in a night of comedy, Stand Up Comics, at Mansfield Create Theatre on 26th March, three days after family show Grandpa’s Railway, which features a working model railway and will appeal to those aged five and up. For show details see www.createtheatre.co.uk
There is a free lesser-spotted woodpecker ramble at Sherwood Forest Country Park on 15th March from 7am-9am, costing adults £3, children £1.50. It will be led by RSPB conservation officer for Nottinghamshire and Lowland Derbyshire Carl Cornish. To pre-book, call 01623 823202.
MANSFIELD Library’s Book Club, which meets on the third Thursday of the month, hosts a discussion on The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo. Contact Catherine Coyne, e-mail [email protected]
RUFFORD Abbey Country Park and Craft Centre hosts A Lover Of Pots – The John O’Meara Collection from 11th March. There is a preview of the exhibition on Sunday, 9th March, from 2-4pm.
ACOUSTIC nights are now a monthly attraction at Mansfield’s 281 Restaurant and Rooms on Nottingham Road. The latest event is on 21st March. Go to www.281restaurantandrooms.co.uk for more information.
MANSFIELD Library has a touring exhibition, Expressions, showcasing work created by people who have experience of mental health difficulties, on display throughout March.
INTERNATIONALLY-REMOWNED textile artist John Allen has an exhibition, The British Landscape, at Mansfield Museum until Saturday, 8th March.
THERE is the chance to go behind the scenes of Hardwick Hall on 11th March, 10.30am-1pm. The tour costs £25, call 01246 850430 or e-mail [email protected]