Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday November 3 to Thursday November 9 across the borough.
Friday, November 3
Burton Joyce Fireworks & Beacons Display – The Poplars Sports Ground, 5.30pm
Bonfire Night – Calverton Working Mens Club, 7.30pm
Bonfire Night – The Gedling Inn ****THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT***
Friday Quiz Night – Burnt Stump Inn, 8.00pm
The quiz is a Web based quiz so a phone tablet or laptop will be needed – don’t worry if not 100% with technology it’s really easy and our team are on hand to support if needed
The Modest – Top Spot, Carlton
The Great Escaper (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Thu 26 Oct – Tue 14 Nov, Various Times £6.80pp £5.00pp on Tuesdays
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story.
It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of one man’s need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war. Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene (Glenda Jackson) – The Great Escaper celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation.
“Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson exude ineffable class” Guardian ★★★★
Total Film ★★★★ Metro ★★★★ Mirror ★★★★
Directed by Oliver Parker
With Michael Caine, Genda Jackson
1hr 36 mins // UK 2023
The Old Oak (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Thu 26 Oct – Wed 8 Nov, Various Times £6.80pp
The Old Oak is a special place. Not only is it the last pub standing, but it’s also the only remaining public space where people can meet in a once thriving mining community that has now fallen on hard times after 30 years of decline. TJ Ballantyne (Dave Turner) the landlord hangs on to The Old Oak by his fingertips, and his predicament is endangered even more when the pub becomes contested territory after the arrival of Syrian refugees who are placed in the village without any notice.
In an unlikely friendship TJ meets a curious young Syrian Yara (Ebla Mari) with her camera. Can they find a way for the two communities to understand each other? So unfolds a deeply moving drama about their fragilities and hopes.
“Ken Loach’s fierce final call for compassion and solidarity” Guardian ★★★★
“A timely reminder that communities should offer welcoming hands” Filmhounds ★★★★
Directed by Ken Loach
1hr 53 mins // UK 2023
Vicky-Elise – Beacon Hill, Carlton, 9.00pm
Saturday, November 4
Nottingham Gaussfest Teslathon – Papplewick Pumping Station, 11.00am – 6.00pm
Bonfire & Fireworks Night – Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, 6.00pm
*********CANCELLED*********
Fireworks Extravaganza – Calverton Miners Welfare, 7.30pm & 8.30pm
Bonfire Night – The Longbow, Arnold
Top Spots 35th Birthday Party – Top Spot, Carlton
Martin Gregory– Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton
Sunday, November 5
Woodborough Annual Firework Display – Woodborough Sports Field, 6.00pm
***THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED***
Artists Makers & Fine Foods Market – Ravenshead Village Hall, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Halloween Quiz – Inn the Bank, Netherfield, 7.30pm
Chris Robin – Top Spot, Carlton
Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Sunday & Wednesday evenings
Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton
EVENT CINEMA: The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Sun 29 Oct – Sat 4 Nov, 12:30pm £12.50pp
Based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film and featuring Stephen Schwartz’s “miraculous music” (Time Out) – including his Academy Award®-winning song ‘When You Believe’ – and Sean Cheesman’s “astonishing choreography” (The Guardian), this epic, critically acclaimed production with an original London cast and orchestra of more than 60 artists tells an inspiring tale of resilience and hope.
Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.
Filmed live at the Dominion Theatre in London, this spectacular stage show comes to cinemas for the first time.
2hrs 40 mins TBC
Monday, November 6
Monday Quiz Night – The Arrow, Arnold, 7.30pm
Pub League Poker – The Brick Yard, Carlton
Free pint to the winner of the night for season 2, along with the cash pot from player buy ins (£5 a head) and 100 points on the leaderboard.
EVENT CINEMA: Exhibition on Screen: Klimt and the Kiss – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Mon 30 Oct – Wed 8 Nov, Various Times £12.50pp
The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognised and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston.
Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials ever since it was created. But just what lies behind the appeal of the painting – and just who was the artist that created it?
Delving into the details of real gold, decorative designs, symbolism and simmering erotica, a close study of the painting takes us to the remarkable turn of the century Vienna when a new world was battling with the old.
From the director of Frida Kahlo and Mary Cassatt – Painting the Modern Woman comes a powerful, gripping and passionate new film.
1hr 30 mins tbc | 2023
Monday Quiz Night – The Bread & Bitter, Mapperley
Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm
Tuesday, November 7
Pub Quiz – The Brickyard, Carlton
Booking advised due to popularity of event.
£2 buy in per person, £25 bar tab to be won and a rolling higher or lower jackpot
Bike Night – The Gleaners, Calverton
Wednesday, November 8
Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Wednesday & Sunday evenings
Wednesday Quiz Night – Robin Hood & Little John, Arnold, 8.30pm
Thursday, November 9
Thursday Quiz Night – The Gleaners, Calverton, 8.30pm
Karaoke & Disco – Top Spot Club, Carlton, 8.00pm
Plus 25% discount on all Drinks.
Quiz Night – Sashas Bar, Arnold
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Thursday Quiz Night – The Vale Hotel, Woodthorpe, 8.00pm
Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.
Thursday Quiz Night – Copper Mapperley, 7.00pm
Thursday Quiz Night – Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.00pm
All listings correct at time of going to press
Please contact venue to confirm availability and details
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