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This Week in Notts | 24/08/25
Your weekly Nottingham round up is here ⚡️
Happy Sunday, Nottingham!
And Happy Bank Holiday Weekend. Your weekly edition of Nottingham Buzz has arrived! ⚡️ In this week’s issue:
📆 The best upcoming events
🚌 Paralympian Chris Channon honoured with Nottingham bus naming tribute
🎶 The last of August’s live music
Now, let’s get into it.
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News & Local Business 📍
🚌 Paralympian Chris Channon honoured with Nottingham bus naming tribute
Paralympic silver medallist Chris Channon MBE has had a Nottingham City Transport bus named in his honour, recognising his sporting achievements and voluntary work improving emergency services access. Channon competed in the 1980 and 1984 Paralympic Games, winning silver in 10m air rifle, and was appointed MBE in 2001 for voluntary work. He developed the Pegasus scheme with Nottinghamshire Police after experiencing communication difficulties when calling 999 due to his cerebral palsy. The scheme, launched in 2008, gives disabled and vulnerable people special PINs to share information with emergency call handlers in life-or-death situations. Named Police Support Volunteer of the Year in 2014, Channon's scheme has been adopted by several UK police forces. The Lime Line bio-gas bus serves his local area. NCT's Anthony Carver-Smith said Channon deserves recognition for preventing others experiencing similar communication barriers. Congratulations, Chris! | Source
🤝 Local entrepreneurs invited to funding and growth event in October
First Enterprise will host "Unlocking Finance and Growth for Small Businesses" on 8 October 2025 at the Dryden Enterprise Centre as part of Business Finance Week. The event aims to connect entrepreneurs with funding options and expert advice, particularly targeting underrepresented communities struggling to access traditional lending. First Enterprise, operating since 1989, is an FCA-accredited not-for-profit lender that has invested over £82 million in small businesses across the East Midlands, helping create and safeguard thousands of jobs. The event features expert talks from First Enterprise and the British Business Bank, a panel discussion with local business owners, and interactive workshops on financial resilience. Attendees can network with support organisations including Nottingham City Council, BIPC Nottinghamshire, and NTU Enterprise. | Source
🥃 Historic Lace Market buildings redesigned for new city centre bar
Plans to transform Victorian buildings at the corner of Woolpack Lane and Stoney Street in the Lace Market have been altered to focus on a ground-floor bar rather than residential apartments. Perrymead Estates Ltd has requested changes to the approved scheme, replacing upper-floor apartments with office space in the four-storey extension. The curved white structure will house the bar on the ground floor, with design modifications including new windows and panels to suit office use. The development sits within the Lace Market conservation area next to the Angel pub. Architects Marsh:Grochowski said the proposals carefully consider the historic setting while providing contemporary representation of existing Victorian buildings. Nottingham City Council will now consider the application. | Source
Events ⭐️
Our top picks of things to do this week. Have an event you want featuring? Let us know!
🍔 Notts Street Food Festival
Trent Bridge
Sunday, Aug 24 @ 12:00 | More info
🏏 Notts Outlaws vs. Surrey CCC
Trent Bridge
Sunday, Aug 24 @ 11:00 | More info
🍿 Outdoor Cinema: Wicked Sing-A-Long
Wollaton Park
Sunday, Aug 24 @ 18:00 | More info
🍿 Outdoor Cinema: Moana 2
Wollaton Park
Sunday, Aug 24 @ 13:30 | More info
🍿 Outdoor Cinema: The Gruffalo & Stick Man
Wollaton Park
Sunday, Aug 24 @ 10:00 | More info
🐎 Family Fun Day
Southwell Racecourse
Monday, Aug 25 @ 11:30 | More info
🎨 The Paint Club - Paint a Palm Tree Beach
Faradays
Tuesday, Aug 26 @ 19:30 | More info
🏏 The Hundred Double Header: Trent Rockets vs. Birmingham Phoenix
Trent Bridge
Wednesday, Aug 27 @ 15:00 | More info
🎨 Painting Party in West Bridgford
Portello Lounge
Wednesday, Aug 27 @ 19:00 | More info
👠 Drag Bingo
Rough Trade
Thursday, Aug 28 @ 20:00 | More info
😂 Bill Bailey Live
Royal Concert Hall
Friday, Aug 29 @ 19:00 | More info
🧩 Games Day
Green’s Windmill & Science Centre
Friday, Aug 29 @ 10:00 | More info
🍿 Broadway at Lakeside: The Boy and the Heron
Lakeside Arts
Friday, Aug 29 @ 19:30 | More info
🍿 Robin Hood
Broadway Cinema
Saturday, Aug 30 @ 15:30 | More info
🍿 Broadway at Lakeside: A Complete Unknown
Lakeside Arts
Saturday, Aug 30 @ 19:30 | More info
🏹 Archery GB National Tour: The Final
Wollaton Hall
Saturday, Aug 30 @ 09:30 | More info
🏍️ Long Way Chat with Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman
Motorpoint Arena
Saturday, Aug 30 @ 18:00 | More info
🏒 Nottingham Panthers vs. Concordia University
Motorpoint Arena
Saturday, Aug 30 @ 19:00 | More info
⚽️ Nottingham Forest vs. West Ham
City Ground
Sunday, Aug 31 @ 14:00 | More info
😂 Baga Chipz: “Chip off the Old Block” Tour
Nottingham Arts Theatre
Sunday, Aug 31 @ 19:30 | More info
Food and Drink 🍽️
The latest and greatest in Nottingham’s awesome food & drink scene.
Viral Japanese pancake brand Fluffy Fluffy is opening in Nottingham city centre at the Victoria Centre, bringing signature soufflé pancakes known for their light, airy texture and photogenic jiggle. The 35-seat café will serve fresh-made pancakes in flavours including Nutella strawberry, tiramisu, crème brûlée, Oreo and matcha, using unique Japanese techniques. The open-kitchen concept lets guests watch pancakes being whipped and prepared. Beyond pancakes, the menu includes croffles, sandos, savoury brunch options, Perfect Ted Matcha, handcrafted coffees, acai bowls and Hong Kong-style French toast. The brand launched in Toronto in 2018 and now operates over 45 sites across Canada, the US and UK with 30 more planned. Grand opening details will be announced soon - stay tuned! | Source
Live Music Picks 🎤
The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week. Have a gig you want featuring? Let us know!
Sunday 24th
Monday 25th
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy @ Rescue Rooms (Tickets)
Tuesday 26th
None
Wednesday 27th
Thursday 28th
Friday 29th
Saturday 30th
Sunday 31st
Thanks! 🙏
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