For it’s Armistice Day on Saturday, followed by Remembrance Sunday, which will be marked by respectful services and parades across Worksop, Retford, Mansfield, Ashfield and the wider Nottinghamshire area.
There is also a special talk at the National Holocaust Museum, near Ollerton, about the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp, Bergen-Belsen, by British troops in 1945. ‘Lest we forget’ will be the message of the weekend and poppies will be the symbol.
Our guide to things to do and places to go over the next few days includes brief details of Remembrance events taking place in your area. But we also feature other events and activities.
Worksop’s Acorn Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebrations for the Worksop Light Operatic Society, and Retford’s Majestic Theatre hosts a tribute show to rock legends, the Eagles, with bookings for Hotel California being taken now.
Sticking to the stage, ‘Cinderella The Musical’ continues at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre, where there is also an epic fairytale show for the kids and a terrific tribute show to Elvis that should have mums and dads all shook up.
Worksop Town’s wonderful FA Cup run came to an end at Stockport County last weekend, while Mansfield Town’s season has hit a blip in recent days. But football fans play an important role this weekend when they get the chance to take part in an oral history project at Mansfield Museum.
An exhibition of world-class art is ongoing at The Harley Gallery in Welbeck, while a psychic night and a talk on the ‘Top Ten Scandals Of Sherwood Forest’ are sure to intrigue and interest many.
Hucknall and Eastwood get in on the act, with circus fun at the former and a gin-tasting night at the latter. And if you fancy hopping on a Robin Hood Line train all the way to Nottingham, the city’s festive countdown has begun with its Christmas market and big-wheel rides.
Before you set off for your chosen destination, please check its website for opening times and admission prices. Have a great weekend!
. Weekend guide
At the going down of the sun.......The poppy is the symbol of a weekend that is dominated by Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. But after paying your respects to the fallen, there is a variety of places to go and things to do over the next few days. Check out our guide Photo: Submitted
. Honouring the fallen in Worksop
Bassetlaw District Council will be hosting a parade in Worksop to mark Remembrance Sunday and to honour the fallen. The parade will leave the Old Market Square at about 10.30 am and march to the town's war memorial via Potter Street and Watson Road. There, a service and wreath-laying ceremony will be held and the Worksop Salvation Army Band will play 'The Last Post'. Photo: Submitted
. Exhibition of world-class art
If you haven't yet caught the big art exhibition, showing at the Harley Foundation gallery at Welbeck until December 31, this weekend might be your opportunity. 'Unseen Treasures Of The Portland Collection' reveals 400 years of world-class art, with fascinating displays of paintings, tapestry, silver, jewellery and other objects. Stunning items include Michelangelo's 'Madonna Of Silence' and the pearl ear-ring worn by King Charles I at his execution. Photo: Bridgeman Images
. Learn about the scandals of Sherwood Forest
Imagine all the history associated with Sherwood Forest. Well, local author and historian Adrian Gray has pulled some of it together for an illustrated talk, ''Top Ten Scandals Of Sherwood Forest', that he is to give at Worksop Library next Wednesday afternoon (2.15 to 3.15). He recalls ten shocking events involving money, politics and sex that defined what happened to Sherwood. Photo: Submitted
. Book your room at 'Hotel California' for Eagles tribute
Revered tribute band Talon are on the way to Retford's Majestic Theatre on Sunday for a show that honours rock legends, the Eagles. The world-class seven-piece band play the iconic album, 'Hotel California', from beginning to end and treat the audience to an array of hits, such as 'Desperado', 'Take It To The Limit', 'One Of These Nights' and 'Lyin' Eyes'. Photo: Submitted
5. Talk on the liberation of Nazi concentration camp
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum at Laxton, near Ollerton, is marking Remembrance Day on Sunday with a special talk remembering the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp, Bergen-Belsen, by British troops in 1945. Led by the museum's curator, the hour-long talk (scheduled for 11.30 am and 2.30 pm) will feature artefacts that were found and the experiences of soldiers and survivors. Photo: Submitted
6. Christmas market and big wheel
The countdown to Christmas has already begun in Nottingham city centre, so why not hop on a Robin Hood Line train and find out what all the fuss is about. At the centre of the festivities is a free Christmas market, with traditional chalet-style stalls, selling everything from hand-made gifts to delicious food. The big Wheel Of Nottingham is also back on the Old Market Square, offering rides and spectacular views between 10 am and 10.45 pm. Both attractions are around until New Year's Eve. Photo: Submitted
7. Operatic society's 50th anniversary concert
Join Worksop Light Operatic Society for its 50th anniversary concert at the town's Acorn Theatre. From tomorrow (Thursday) to Saturday, a special concert welcomes members, past and present, to perform numbers from a variety of musicals over the years. The musicals range from those the society itself has presented to some iconic, showstopping West End greats that we all know and love. Tickets are on sale now. Photo: Worksop Light Operatic Society
8. Remembrance service in Retford
Veterans, serving members of the armed forces, Scouts, Guides and dignitaries will be among those taking part in a Remembrance Day parade in Retford on Sunday, organised by the town's Royal British Legion branch. The event takes place by the war memorial in the Market Square from 10.40 am, and will include wreath-laying, the singing of the national anthem and a march-past, headed by veterans. Photo: Submitted