Children’s activities, history walks and street theater is planned as Gedling borough prepares to celebrate Nottinghamshire Day
Gedling Borough Council has organized a number of events and activities in Arnold to celebrate all the great things about Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
PICTURED: Events will be taking place in Arnold town centre
The events will take place on Thursday (August 25) starting with the raising of the Nottinghamshire flag by the Mayor of Gedling, Councilor Peter Barnes, at the civic centre.
From 11am there will be a host of activities for children with Gedling Play Forum, history walks around the town center with local historian, Bob Massey, as well as street theatre, health and wellbeing hubs and other great activities to celebrate Nottinghamshire Day.
This year’s theme is ‘Shop Local’. The council’s Business Support Officers will be holding events on Front Street, near Arnold Market Place, where a number of new small business enterprises will be moving shortly. The Business Support team will also be on hand to offer help and advice to local businesses.
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The event is free and is from 11am – 3pm.
As well as this event, there are a host of other things taking place, organized by Nottinghamshire County Council, taking place across the county. You can find more details HERE.
The first Nottinghamshire Day was held back in 2021 and gives the county the opportunity to celebrate our identity, heritage, culture, and local traditions.
The annual event takes place on the August 25 as this date marks the anniversary of the start of the English Civil War, an event triggered by Charles I raising the royal standard at Nottingham Castle in 1642.
For more information visit www.gedling.gov.uk/events
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