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Yes, it's a big weekend for Christmas shopping -- but there are so many other things going on, so check out our guide below to places to go.

Forget Christmas shopping! -- 25 OTHER things to do in Worksop area at weekend

Our weekly guide to things to do and places to go over the weekend proves that the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on. For many festive events are included in our list of 20 ideas for your area.

Countdown to Christmas is on! -- 20 things to do in Worksop area this weekend

An artist's impression of how the proposed new warehouse development will look. Photo: Submitted

Ashfield and Bolsover warehouse plans promising up to 500 new jobs

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

Here comes the weekend -- 20 things to do and places to go in the Worksop area

The half-term holiday is in full swing and Halloween is on its way. So sit back and enjoy our guide to things to do and places to go this weekend in your area.

All roads lead to Halloween -- 25 things to do in Worksop area this weekend

With Halloween on the horizon, the two-week half-term holiday starts in schools across Nottinghamshire this weekend, so check out our guide to things to do and places to go

Pumpkin-carving, theatre week and science magic - 22 things to do this weekend

GMB Union have announced the end of strike action at outsourcing giant Veolia. Pictured - Veolia's site in Mansfield. Photo: Google

Nottinghamshire refuse strikes called off after 'pay win for workers'

After a rainy start of the week, sunshine and temperatures above 20° are predicted across the county this weekend.

Here is when October heatwave is set to hit Nottinghamshire

The annual pilgrimage to Nottingham's Goose Fair is sure to be made by many people from the Mansfield and Ashfield area this weekend. But it is only one of many places to go and things to do over the next few days, so check out our guide below.

From Goose Fair to Daleks and drag queens – 17 things to do this weekend

Worksop's Claylands Avenue site will all be impacted by strike action

Week-long strike at waste recycling plants in Nottinghamshire is now underway

Autumn is with us -- and another weekend is almost upon us. So check out our guide to things to do and places to go over the next few days across the Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop and wider Nottinghamshire area.

From Fleetwood Mac to a Green Festival - 15 things to do in your area at weekend
With the summer holidays over and the kids back at school, you might be tempted to think it was all quiet on the entertainment front.

Inside the Veolia Materials Recovery Facility in Mansfield. (Photo by: Local Democracy Reporting Service)

Councils assessing levels of disruption as recycling workers prepare to strike

Worksop's Claylands Avenue site will all be impacted by strike action.

GMB union announce week-long strike at waste recycling plants in Nottinghamshire

An artist's Impression of the planned council chamber inside the new Top Wighay building. Picture: Nottinghamshire Council/Arc Partnership

New flyover video shows how Top Wighay building could become council HQ

Signage For Crews Working On The Second Series Of The Bbc Drama Sherwood At County Hall. Picture: Local Democracy Service

Popular BBC drama Sherwood to film scenes at council HQ

With Father's Day taking place on Sunday and the first Mansfield Carnival on Saturday, it promises to be quite a weekend. Check out our guide to things to do and places to go.

From Mansfield Carnival cheer to Father's Day fun - 12 things to do this weekend

With the weather predicted to be warm and sunny, maybe it's time to fire up the family barbecue this weekend. But if you fancy getting out and about, we've drawn up a guide below to things to do and places to go in the Mansfield and Ashfield area.

8 things to do in the Worksop area this warm and sunny Bank Holiday weekend

Lee Anderson is the latest Conservative MP to host a show on GB News, the channel has announced.

Lee Anderson MP set to host his own show on GB News

West Bridgford Fire Station.

Fire cuts plan scrapped at three Nottinghamshire stations

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue will run a series of on-call firefighting recruitment events throughout February.

Recruitment for on-call firefighters across Nottinghamshire stations

Here are some Mansfield, Ashfield, Broxtowe and Bassetlaw pubs that are well worth stopping off for a pint at

Good Beer Guide's 12 best pubs in Bassetlaw, Mansfield, Ashfield, and Broxtowe

Here are some Mansfield, Ashfield, Broxtowe and Bassetlaw pubs that are well worth stopping off for a pint at

Good Beer Guide's 12 best pubs in Mansfield, Ashfield, Broxtowe and Bassetlaw

More than 7,000 toys were donated to Central Co-op's annual Christmas toy appeal

Communities thanked as more than 7,000 toys donated to Central Co-op appeal

What do people want to see in 2023?

What do people hope 2023 will bring for them?

Ashfield District Council has suffered a big drop in core spending power

Two Nottinghamshire councils suffer big drops in core spending power

Nottinghamshire Council is based at County Hall, West Bridgford.

Call to automatically enrol eligible families onto free school meals

Yes, it's almost time for another weekend. Check out our guide to things to do and places to go in the Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area.

10 things to do and places to go this weekend near Worksop

Across England there were 10,387 people in hospital with Covid as of October 19.

More than 85 people in hospital in Mansfield and Ashfield with Covid
Latest figures show more than 100 people are in hospital with Covid across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust

Adopters in Mansfield, Ashfield and Worksop are being urged to come forward.

Adopters encouraged to come forward as part of National Adoption Week

An artist's impression of the new Top Wighay offices

New £15.7m Nottinghamshire Council offices ‘on track and on budget’ – but ‘poten...

Nottinghamshire PCC Caroline Henry joins officers in raising the Armed Forces Day flag at County Hall

Nottinghamshire police officers raise flag for build-up to Armed Forces Day

The NHS says more than 4,000 new blood donors are needed in Nottinghamshire, particularly people of black African and black Caribbean heritage

More than 4,000 new blood donors needed across Bassetlaw and Nottinghamshire

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School, in Boughton, was one of the schools to receive a cream tea delivery.

College provides 10,000 afternoon teas as part of Jubilee celebrations

Firefighters at the scene of the fire.

Worksop firefighters tackle ‘large’ blaze in Sherwood Forest

A Chelsea Pensioner visiting Forest Town School in September 1987

17 fantastic retro school photos of Mansfield and Ashfield in the 80s and 90s

Eloise King, Respectful Care's client relationship manager for Bassetlaw.

Home care company in search for new staff in Worksop and Retford

Bassetlaw District Council officials hit back after being give zero per cent rating for climate change action.

Bassetlaw Council given zero per cent rating for climate change action

Who can you spot in our retro gallery?

15 fantastic retro photos of Mansfield and Ashfield's railways

If you need a breath of fresh air, why not explore the 1.6 kilometre loop trail at Creswell Crags?

10 of the best walking routes near Mansfield and Ashfield

Do you recognise any of these faces pictured in 1980?

14 fantastic photographs of Mansfield and Ashfield Christmases in the 80s

Nottinghamshire Council is currently surveying its residents.

Concern over low response rate to ‘Big Notts Survey’

Nottinghamshire County Council's pension fund was discussed at a recent meeting.

Councillor pushes for pension funds to be pulled out of fossil fuel companies

A duck found to have been shot in the leg in an air gun attack

Shocking levels of air-gun attacks on animals

Cases are rising

Covid has not gone away - only restrictions say health chiefs

Jonathan Gribbin, Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire

'Green shoots' as Covid rates fall in Nottinghamshire
There is a note of optimism after 225,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine were delivered across Nottinghamshire.

Jonathan Gribbin, director of public health at Nottinghamshire County Council

Thousands already using Nottinghamshire rapid Covid test sites

Staff on the critical care unit at King's Mill Hospital.

Latest figures show coronavirus cases falling in Bassetlaw

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a virtual press conference on the Covid-19 pandemic (Photo by Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

PM announces date when Nottinghamshire schools could reopen

Bassetlaw Hospital.

Latest North Nottinghamshire infection rates as one area sees largest increase i...

Wait until you receive a letter before attempting to make your appointment.

Nottinghamshire residents reminded to wait for letter from NHS before calling ab...

Fun in the snow off Windsor Road in 2007.

Are you one of the Notts people having fun in the snow in this retro gallery?

Priestsic School's nativity. Santa and some of his elves are Bobby Joe Haynes, Harrison Praass, Katie Waring and Mischa Billings.

Nottinghamshire Christmas memories from 2010- who can you spot?

Vaccinations begin today.

The latest Nottinghamshire infection rates as vaccinations begin today

Here are 10 old words and phrases that are in danger of dying out in the county.

10 Nottinghamshire words and phrases that are in danger of dying out

Coun Kay Cutts and Coun Kevin Rostance with winners at last year's awards ceremony

Nominations open now for annual Nottinghamshire 4Uth Awards