Happy Sunday, Nottingham!
Your weekly edition of Nottingham Buzz has arrived! ⚡️ Plenty of new readers joining the Buzz this week - welcome aboard! In this week’s issue:
⛳️ Carl Froch backs campaign to save Mapperley Golf Club
🚨 Cultural Investment Fund launches with up to £5k grant
🙌 All the best upcoming events and live music
Now, let’s get into it.
Nottingham Buzz ⚡️
Local News 🗞️
⛳️ Carl Froch backs campaign to save Mapperley Golf Club
Carl Froch is backing the Save Mapperley Golf Club campaign as Gedling Borough Council proposes 750 homes on the site to meet housing targets. The four-time world champion, who plays there with his son Rocco, called the potential closure "disgusting," noting the club's long history since 1907 with waiting lists still showing strong demand. The club's lease runs until 2030, with no decision yet on renewal. Public consultation closes August 3 - You can join the campaign here if you’d like to object!
🚨 Cultural Investment Fund launches with up to £5k grants
Nottingham City Council is opening a new Cultural Investment Fund with grants up to £5,000 per project for artists, community groups, schools and cultural organisations during 2026/27. Funding can be used to support workshops, community events, heritage projects, small festivals, cultural access and more A great opportunity for you or anyone you know that might be interested. Applications close March 31 2027 - you can learn more and apply here!
🚴 Two riders retrace historic Raleigh route 100 years on
Mike Tizard and Mark Goulding are retracing Marjorie Cottle's famous 1926 Raleigh motorcycle route exactly 100 years later, covering 1,177 miles from London to Edinburgh on vintage Nottingham-built bikes. Starting July 5 from Mansion House and aiming to finish on Wednesday, they're fundraising for Parkinson's UK and Shooting Stars children's hospices. You can keep up to date with the latest and support the Raleigh Centenary Ride on their Facebook page.
Events 📍
Our top picks of things to do this week. Have an event you want featuring? Let us know!
🍔 Nottingham Food Festival 2026
Victoria Embankment
Sunday, July 12 @ 10:00 | More info
🛍️ Nottingham’s Midcentury Home Market
The Nest
Sunday, July 12 @ 11:00 | More info
🌳 Picnic in the Park
Green’s Windmill & Science Centre
Sunday, July 12 @ 12:00 | More info
🎭 The Bodyguard
Theatre Royal
From Monday, July 13 - Saturday, July 18 @ 19:30 | More info
🏝️ Nottingham Beach Opens
Old Market Square
Wednesday, July 15 - Monday, Aug 31 | More info
😂 Smash Night! An improvised comedy experience
Malt Cross
Wednesday, July 15 @ 19:30 | More info
💨 Cigar Evening
Harts Hotel & Kitchen
Thursday, July 16 @ 18:30 | More info
🎁 Summer Craft Fair
Nottingham Contemporary
From Friday, July 17 @ 17:00 - Sunday, July 19 @ 16:00 | More info
🍿 Adventure Cinema: Grease Sing-A-Long
Newstead Abbey
Friday, July 17 @ 18:00 | More info
🎤 The Big Nottingham Summer Sing
The Big Shed
Friday, July 17 @ 19:30 | More info
🎨 Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet Experiences
Motorpoint Arena
From Saturday, July 18 - Sunday, Aug 9 | More info
👾 Nottingham Video Games Expo 2026
Crowne Plaza
Saturday, July 18 @ 10:00 | More info
🛍️ Nottingham's Craft & Flea Makers Market
St Mary’s Church
Saturday, July 18 @ 11:00 | More info
🎉 The Last Ever Splendour Festival
Wollaton Park
Saturday & Sunday, July 18-19 @ 11:30 | More info
🍿 Adventure Cinema: Mamma Mia
Newstead Abbey
Saturday, July 18 @ 18:00 | More info
🍿 Adventure Cinema: Pride and Prejudice
Newstead Abbey
Sunday, July 19 @ 18:00 | More info
Live Music 🎤
The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week. Have a gig you want featuring? Let us know!
Sunday 12th
Monday 13th
Tuesday 14th
Ol Bailey @ The Grove (Tickets)
Wednesday 15th
Thursday 16th
Friday 17th
Crash of Rhinos @ Bodega (Tickets)
Revival: ABBA @ Binks Yard (Tickets)
The Slimline Shufflers @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms (Tickets)
Paul Jones & Friends @ Peggy’s Skylight (Tickets)
Angel Row @ Mist Rolling Inn (Tickets)
Abi Moore @ The Big Shed (Tickets)
kjade @ The Big Shed (Tickets)
Saturday 18th
Splendour Festival @ Wollaton Park (Tickets)
Interplanetary Trash Talk @ The Chapel (Tickets)
Rachel Sermanni @ Stonebridge City Farm & Gardens (Tickets)
Smoove & Turrell @ Bodega (Tickets)
Girls Like R&B @ Binks Yard (Tickets)
Edgar Macias Quintet @ Peggy’s Skylight (Tickets)
Marcia Bassett @ Mist Rolling Inn (Tickets)
Sam Shaw & The Real Eyes @ The Grove (Tickets)
Good Times Roll @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
Rockin' Em @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
Sunday 19th
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