Happy Sunday, Nottingham!

July has arrived, and so has your weekly edition of the Nottingham Buzz! In this week’s issue:

• 🗓️ The best upcoming events

• 💷 £425,000 government funding secured for Nottingham creative businesses

• 🎶 Another packed week of live music

Let’s get into it.

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News & Local Business 📍

🏢 New boundary option explored for expanded Nottingham city limits

A new proposal for expanding Nottingham's boundaries is being explored, which would see the city combine with surrounding suburbs rather than entire boroughs. Broxtowe Borough Council leader Milan Radulovic revealed the option would include West Bridgford, Beeston, Hucknall, Arnold and Carlton joining the city. Nottingham currently serves 328,000 people at the centre of a built-up area of over 750,000, with many workers living in suburbs but unable to vote in city elections. The government has set a deadline of November 28 for councils to submit final plans for local government reorganisation, though some councillors have called for the proposals to be put to a local referendum. | Source

🪴 Forgotten Wollaton Park garden transformed into sensory space by local volunteers

The Walled Garden at Wollaton Park has opened to the public following an 18-month restoration project by volunteers. The Victorian garden, built in 1880, had been derelict for years and was covered in ivy, brambles and graffiti until locals discovered it in 2007. A group of volunteers, many joining during the pandemic, have transformed the space into a sensory garden growing fruit, vegetables and aromatic plants. The garden was officially opened on July 3 by Sheriff of Nottingham and Wollaton Councillor Zafran Khan.

Tours run every Thursday until late October, with stalls selling produce and refreshments available for donations to the Walled Garden Fund. | More Info

💷 £425,000 government funding secured for Nottingham creative businesses

Create Growth N2 (CGN2) has secured £425,000 in government funding to continue supporting Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's creative, digital, and technology sectors throughout 2025/26. The programme offers local businesses expert guidance, investment readiness support, workshops, and innovation strategy through fully funded growth programmes. In its previous year, CGN2 supported 89 local businesses across nine specialist cohorts, with participating companies collectively securing over £649,000 in additional funding. | Source

The funding is delivered in partnership with both Nottingham universities, councils, and enterprise solutions. Business owners can register interest here.

Events ⭐️

Our top picks of things to do this week. Have an event you want featuring? Let us know!

🏏 Vitality Blast Double Header
Trent Bridge
Sunday, Jul 6 @ 15:00 | More info

🎨 Sip & Paint
Splash Art Republic
Sunday, Jul 6 @ 16:00 | More info

😂 £2 Canalhouse Comedy Night
Canalhouse
Wednesday, Jul 9 @ 19:00 | More info

⚽️ Women’s Euros Live Screening: England vs. Netherlands 
City Ground
Wednesday, Jul 9 @ 15:30 | More info

🌳 Nottingham Forest Legends Evening
Theatre Royal
Wednesday, Jul 9 @ 19:30 | More info

🥳 20th Anniversary of Delilah Fine Foods
Delilah Fine Foods
Thursday, Jul 10 @ 19:00 | More info

🎭 Beyond The Barricade
Theatre Royal
Thursday, Jul 10 @ 19:30 | More info

💃 Torvill & Dean - Our Last Dance
Motorpoint Arena
Thursday, Jul 10 - Saturday, Jul 12 @ Various Times | More info

🔎 National Justice Museum Escape Room
National Justice Museum
Starting Friday, Jul 11 @ Various Times | More info

🏏 Vitality Blast Cricket Double Header
Trent Bridge
Friday, Jul 11 @ 18:30 | More info

🌹 Belvoir Castle Flower & Garden Show 2025
Belvoir Castle
Saturday, Jul 12 @ 09:30 | More info

🕯️ Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Nottingham Contemporary
Saturday, Jul 12 @ 18:00 | More info

🌭 Sausage & Cider Festival
Southwell Racecourse
Sunday, Jul 13 @ 13:30 | More info

😂 Rob Mulholland: Allegations
Canalhouse
Sunday, Jul 13 @ 06:30 | More info

🎉 Sneinton Festival Main Day
Various Venues
Sunday, Jul 13 @ 12:00 | More info

💪 The Fitness Day Party
Bustler Market
Sunday, Jul 13 @ 09:30 | More info

Food and Drink 🍽️

The latest and greatest in Nottingham’s awesome food & drink scene.

🍻 15 Nottinghamshire pubs listed in The Telegraph’s guide to the Best Pubs in England

This week, The Telegraph launched their first ever guide to the best pubs in the country. After visiting thousands of pubs, they have chosen 500 to feature in the guide, with 15 Nottinghamshire-based spots making the list. We’ve got them all listed out below with links to their websites if you want to check them out or make a booking - Let us know your thoughts on the selection!

1. The Vat and Fiddle - 12 Queensbridge Rd, Nottingham NG2 1NB

2. The Horse and Jockey - 20 Nottingham Rd, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 8AA

3. The Test Match - Gordon Square, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5LP

4. Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem - Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham NG1 6AD

5. The Crown Inn - Church St, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1FY

6. The Victoria - 85 Dovecote Ln, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1JG

7. The Marquis Of Granby - 24 N Gate, Sleaford NG34 7DA

8. The Sir John Borlase Warren - 1 Ilkeston Rd, Nottingham NG7 3GD

9. The Castle and Falcon - 10 London Rd, Newark NG24 1TW

10. The King William IV - 6 Eyre St, Nottingham NG2 4RG

11. The Old Green Dragon - 1 Blind Ln, Oxton, Southwell NG25 0SS

12. The Mallard Inn - Carlton Rd, Worksop S80 1PP

13. The Horse and Jockey - 20 Nottingham Rd, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 8AA

14. The Brown Cow - 35 Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield NG18 2JA

15. The Woodlark Inn - Church St, Nottingham NG4 4QB

Live Music Picks 🎤

The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week.

Sunday 6th

• Hot Milk @ Rough Trade (Tickets)

• Future Sound of Nottingham @ Rock City (Tickets)

• Sky Full of Stars: A Tribute to Coldplay @ Royal Concert Hall (Tickets)

• The 80s Show @ Theatre Royal (Tickets)

Monday 7th

• DZ Deathrays & Battlesnake @ Bodega (Tickets)

• Unleash The Archers @ Rescue Rooms (Tickets)

Tuesday 8th

• The Moonlandingz @ Rescue Rooms (Tickets)

• Catbite @ Bodega (Tickets)

Wednesday 9th

• Rumours of Fleetwood Mac @ Royal Concert Hall (Tickets)

• Alexander Flood @ Peggy’s Skylight (Tickets)

Thursday 10th

• Miranda Sex Garden @ Rough Trade (Tickets)

• Connexion Man @ The Grove (Tickets)

• Nottingham Chamber Festival Begins @ Various Venues (Tickets)

Friday 11th

• Solgata @ Rescue Rooms (Tickets)

• Whisky Stain @ Bodega (Tickets)

• The Prodigy Experience @ Binks Yard (Tickets)

• Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George @ Royal Concert Hall (Tickets)

Saturday 12th

• Mangata Festival @ Rescue Rooms (Tickets)

• The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show @ Royal Concert Hall (Tickets)

• The Highway Junkies @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)

• Live In The Yard @ Binks Yard (Tickets)

Sunday 13th

• The Boat Club - Classic Yacht Rock Show @ Binks Yard (Tickets)

Thanks! 🙏 

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