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This Week in Notts | 27/04/25 ⚡️
Your weekly Nottingham round up is here ⚡️
Happy Sunday, Nottingham!
Your weekly edition of the Nottingham Buzz has arrived! In today’s issue:
🗓️ The best of this week’s events
🔬 Nottingham-Born Scientist Named in TIME's 100 Most Influential People
🍔 Experience Nottingham's Flavours with Upcoming Restaurant Tour
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 Emily Campbell Dominates at European Championships
Nottingham’s Emily Campbell has won her fifth consecutive European Championship title in the +87kg category, lifting a combined 281kg in Chisinau, Moldova. Already the first British woman to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting, the Nottingham-born athlete is cementing her legacy as one of Britain’s greatest weightlifters.| Source
🔬 Nottingham-Born Scientist Named in TIME's 100 Most Influential People
A former student at Arnold Hill in Nottingham, Professor Richard Thompson is now world-renowned for his work on plastic pollution. Known as “the godfather of microplastics”, Professor Thompson’s pioneering studies have shaped international conversations on marine health and earned him a spot on TIME’s Top 100 list. His research has influenced global policy, including the UK ban on microbeads. | Source
🏊♂️ Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool Set to Reopen on May 23rd
Get your towels ready! After three years of being out of action and a £750k glow-up, the much-loved Victoria Embankment paddling pool is officially reopening on May 23. Nottingham City Council teased the big return with a video showing the fountains bubbling away during a recent test run, so it seems the pool will be open just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend! | Source
Local Business 📍
✂️ Salon Owner Provides Second Chances Through Beauty Training
After seeing the impact of her courses last year, Lash Lounge salon owner Sarah Clay is once again offering free training to those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Inspired by friends and family who struggled to find work, Sarah now hopes to help others rebuild their lives through beauty. The program includes beauty skills, social media marketing, and self-employment advice. | Source
📸 Photographer Tracey Whitefoot Showcases Nottinghamshire in New Exhibition
Local photographer Tracey Whitefoot is launching a new exhibition at Nottingham Central Library, featuring 65 stunning images of Nottinghamshire landscapes taken over two decades. The exhibition runs from May 24 through November and is free to visit. Two of Tracey’s best-known images will be shown at almost 4 metres wide, and she’ll be present at the opening on May 24 to chat with visitors. | Source
This Week’s Events ⭐️
Our top picks for things to do this week.
🎭 Wicked: Featuring Hariana
Binks Yard
Sunday, April 27th | 1:00 PM | More Info
⚽️ Nottingham Forest v Man City
Wembley Stadium
Sunday, April 27th | 4:30 PM | More Info
⚽️ Nottingham Forest Women v WBA
City Ground
Sunday, April 27th | 2:00 PM | More Info
⚽️ Nottingham International Market
Old Market Square
Sunday, April 27th | 10:00 AM | More Info
⚽️ Notts County LFC v Solihull Moors
Meadow Lane
Sunday, April 27th | 2:00 PM | More Info
🎹 Will Pickvance: Do Not Play This Piano
Lakeside Arts
Sunday, April 27th | 1:00 & 3:00 PM | More Info
🐷 Home Educator Day
White Post Farm
Mondy, April 28th | 10:00 AM | More Info
👻 Ghost Stories
Theatre Royal
Tuesday, April 29th - May 3rd | Multiple Times | More Info
😂 Louise Young: Feral
Canalhouse
Wednesday, April 30th | 7:30 PM | More Info
🎬 Seed Talks: The Art of Tim Burton
Squire Performing Arts Centre
Wednesday, April 30th | 7:30 PM | More Info
🥁 NTU Drumming Competition
University Hall, NTU City Campus
Thursday, May 1st | 7:30 PM | More Info
😂 Patrick Spicer: Absolutely
Canalhouse
Thursday, May 1st | 8:00 PM | More Info
⚽️ Nottingham Forest v Brentford
The City Ground
Thursday, May 1st | 7:30 PM | More Info
😂 Comedy at the Castle
Nottingham Castle
Friday, May 2nd - 4th | 6:00 PM | More Info
🥣 Snack Bowl Ceramics Workshop
Bustler Market
Saturday, May 3rd | 12:15 PM | More Info
🍸 Cocktails and Crime: Go Your Own Way
National Justice Museum
Saturday, May 3rd | 7:00 PM | More Info
🏑 England Hockey League Finals
Nottingham Hockey Centre
Saturday, May 3rd - 4th | 11:00 AM | More Info
🛍️ Spring Market
Norwood Park, Southwell
Saturday, May 3rd - 4th | 10:30 AM | More Info
⚽️ Notts County v Doncaster
Meadow Lane
Saturday, May 3rd | 3:00 PM | More Info
✌️ Concert for Peace: Anniversary of VE & V Day
Victoria Embankment
Sunday, May 4th | 12:00 PM | More Info
🏐 Netball Super League: Nottingham Forest v London Pulse
Motorpoint Arena
Sunday, May 4th | 12:00 PM | More Info
Food and Drink 🍽️
The latest and greatest in Nottingham’s awesome food scene.
🍔 Experience Nottingham's Flavours with Upcoming Restaurant Tour
Six restaurants, six dishes, six wine pairings - the Restaurant Tour comes to Nottingham on Sunday 11 May! This self-guided tasting event is perfect for food enthusiasts who want to explore the city’s best spots in one delicious afternoon. Foodies will enjoy an exclusive food and wine experience across six city centre venues including Baresca, Delilah and Coco Tang - bookings are available now! | Source
Live Music Picks 🎤
The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week.
Sunday 27th
Monday 28th
Tuesday 29th
Wednesday 30th
Thursday 1st
Friday 2nd
Saturday 3rd
Sunday 4th
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