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Your Weekly Nottingham Rundown Has Arrived ⚡️
Happy Sunday, Nottingham!
Your weekly edition of the Nottingham Buzz has arrived! In today’s issue:
🗓️ The best of this week’s events
💻 Nottingham tech scene gets a boost with new community launch
✈️ Horizon scandal payout lets a former postmaster take to the skies
Let’s get into it.
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The Digest 🗞️
Our quick round up of all the Notts news to keep you in the loop.
⌛️ Nottingham’s Underground History Grows as Cave Count Tops 900
Nottingham’s underground legacy just got even deeper - 924 caves have now been officially recorded beneath the city, more than double the number known in 2009. City archaeologist Scott Lomax expects the figure to pass 1,000 within a year, highlighting a rich history of uses from medieval industries to wartime shelters. | Source
🌳 101-Year-Old Fan to Attend First Forest Match in 30 Years
After 30 years away, 101-year-old Marjorie Graves is returning to the City Ground - and Forest are making sure it’s a day to remember. A fan since 1931, Marj will be treated like a VIP at the Leicester game, joined by fellow Forest lovers from her care home. | Source
✈️ Horizon Scandal Payout Lets Former Postmaster Take to the Skies
After being wrongly accused and losing over £13,000 in the Post Office Horizon scandal, David Morley finally got justice - and used it to take flight, literally. The 85-year-old soared over his home in a vintage warplane, fulfilling a decades-long dream and giving his wife an unforgettable aerobatic show. | Source
✝️ Cathedral’s Bold £1.7m Restoration Backed by National Lottery Funding
A £1.7m Heritage Fund grant will help Nottingham Cathedral revive Pugin’s stunning 1840s design, including colourful medieval-inspired chapel décor lost beneath decades of neutral paint. The two-year project also includes learning tools, virtual reality, and hands-on heritage training for locals of all ages. | Source
Local Business 📍
💻 Nottingham Tech Scene Gets a Boost with New Community Launch
A new initiative called Built in Notts has launched to connect Nottingham’s tech talent, entrepreneurs, and investors under one collaborative community. Founded by entrepreneur Martin Sandhu, the platform aims to position Nottingham as a national tech hub and encourage growth beyond London. The official launch event will take place on June 25, featuring panels, networking, and start-up demos. | Source
This Week’s Events ⭐️
Our top picks for things to do this week.
🐶 Pooch Therapy
Bustler Market
Sunday, April 13th | 12:30 PM | More Info
🎬 Silent Movie Night: Robin Hood
St Mary’s Church
Sunday, April 13th | 7:30 PM | More Info
🌸 Garden Talks: April Bulbs
Norwood Park, Southwell
Sunday, April 13th | 10:00 AM | More Info
🧱 Claytime Workshop
Lakeside Arts, University Park
Sunday, April 13th | 12:30pm | More Info
🎤 Down the Marches - Talk By Chris Weir
Arnold Methodist Church
Tuesday, April 15th | 7:00 PM | More Info
🎮 You 2.0
Nottingham Playhouse
Wednesday, April 16th | 5:45 PM | More Info
📚 Guided Tours of Bromley House Library
Bromley House Library
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times | More Info
🏕️ YMCA Camp Williams: Easter Holidays
The Becket School, West Bridgford
Multiple Dates | 8:00 AM | More Info
🐣 Easter Family Activities
Nottingham Contemporary
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info
🌍 Quantum Titans Evening Talk
Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham
Wednesday, April 16th | 6:00 PM | More Info
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt
Green’s Windmill, Sneinton
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info
🐐 Easter White Post Wednesdays at Rufford
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Wednesday, April 16th | 10:00 AM | More Info
🎶 Sean Paul & Ashanti
Motorpoint Arena
Wednesday, April 16th | 6:00 PM | More Info
🏀 The Original Harlem Globetrotters
Motorpoint Arena
Thursday, April 17th | 7:30 PM | More Info
🏹 Have a Go Easter Archery
Sherwood Forest
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times | More Info
🐉 How To Train Your Dragon: In Concert
Royal Concert Hall
Friday, April 18th | 3:00 PM | More Info
🎶 National Youth Choir: Heart & Soul
The Albert Hall
Friday, April 18th | 5:00 PM | More Info
💎 Ceramic Earrings Workshop
Bustler Market
Saturday, April 19th | 12:00 PM | More Info
🏒 EIHL Playoff Finals Weekend
Broadway Cinema
Saturday/Sunday April 12th/13th | 3:00 PM | More Info
🗡️ Knight School
Sherwood Forest
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times | More Info
🥂 Terrace Launch Party
Binks Yard
Saturday, April 19th | 2:00pm | More Info
🐶 Yorkiepoo Puppy Yoga
Bustler Market
Sunday, April 20th | Multiple Times | More Info
Food and Drink 🍽️
The latest and greatest in Nottingham’s awesome food scene.
🍻 Bingham’s Wheatsheaf Pub Scores Double CAMRA Award Win
The Wheatsheaf in Bingham is raising a glass after winning two CAMRA awards - named both the Vale of Belvoir Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year. Known for its stellar selection of real ales, the pub’s passion for great pints is also on show in its week-long brewery showdown, where customers taste and vote for their favourites - all in the spirit of friendly local competition. | Source
🏆 Triple Win for Nottingham’s Delilah Fine Foods at National Awards
Three cheers for Delilah Fine Foods! The much-loved Nottingham deli scooped three major titles at the 2025 Farm Shop & Deli Awards - including the UK’s Best Delicatessen and overall Retailer of the Year. A proud moment for the city’s independent food scene! | Source
Live Music Picks 🎤
The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week.
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