Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday December 15 to Thursday December 21 across the borough.
Friday, December 15
Members Christmas Party with Last Stand – Calverton Working Men’s Club
Steve Cage – The Ram Inn, Redhill / Arnold
Its a Wonderful Life – Bonington Cinema, Arnold, 1.30pm & 7.30pm
After despairing businessman George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. As he sees what life would have been like if he had never existed, George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted…
“Capra’s Christmas cracker shines anew” – Guardian ★★★★★
Directed by Frank Capra
With James Stewarts
2hrs 10 mins // US 1946
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
Northern Line – Top Spot, Carlton
The Marvels – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Fri 15 – Thu 21 Dec, Various Times
Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as “The Marvels.”
“Marvellous!” Independent ★★★★
Directed by Nia DaCosta
With Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani
1hr 45 mins // US 2023
Saturday, December 16
Kids Christmas Party – The Longbow, Arnold, 4.00pm – 8.00pm
Carlton at Christmas – St. Paul’s Church, Carlton, 7.00pm
Newstead Abbey Singers & Ensemble – St. Swithun’s Church, Woodborough, 7.00pm
The Big Christmas Party – Burton Joyce & Bulcote Village Hall
Steve Knight – Arnold Liberal Club
20th Anniversary Screenings: Elf (PG) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Sat 16 – Thu 21 Dec, Various Times
One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys… Raised as an elf, Buddy grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf–and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole. Buddy goes looking for his true place in the world — in New York City and finds his workaholic father –who’s on Santa’s “naughty” list, a new mother and a 10-year-old brother who doesn’t believe in Santa Claus or elves. Here, now, Buddy discovers his destiny–to save Christmas for New York and the world!… A modern Christmas classic!
Directed by Jon Favreau
With Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen
1hr 37 mins // US 2003
Chris Burr – The Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm
Children’s Christmas Party – The Robin Hood, Lambley
Have we got a children’s christmas party for you. Saturday 16th december. Childrens entertainer, of course santa will be here and he is bringing mrs claus and this year we have a special suprise.
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies – Rivendell View Care Home, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Dance Party Screening: Stop Making Sense (PG) + Dj – The Bonington, Arnold, 7.30pm
No seats, just a ticket and a dancefloor!
Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics to be the greatest concert film of all time. Shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December of 1983, it features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs.
“Demme’s Talking Heads doc is still burning down the house” Guardian ★★★★★
“Truly captivating entertainment” Empire ★★★★★
“The best concert movie in history” Times ★★★★★
1hr 28 mins
*Doors will be open from 7pm. Chairs can be provided upon request. The bar will be open for the duration of the performance.
Martin Gregory – Top Spot, Carlton
Christingle Workshop & Carol Service – St John’s Church, Carlton, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Marc Bolton – Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton
Red Rocks – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton
Sunday, December 17
Kids Christmas Party No.2 – The Longbow, Arnold, 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Tony Walsh – Top Spot, Carlton
Family Carol Service – The King’s Centre Shirley Drive NG5 7JX, 6.00pm
Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Sunday & Wednesday evenings
Artists Makers & Fine Foods Market – Papplewick & Linby Village Hall
10am – 3pm (an extra hour for Christmas)
Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton
Monday, December 18
Monday Quiz Night – The Arrow, Arnold, 7.30pm
Christmas in the Village – Burton Joyce Village Hall, 7.30pm
Anatomy of a Fall (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Mon 18 – Tue 19 Dec, Various Times
When her husband is mysteriously found dead in the snow below their secluded chalet, Sandra becomes the main suspect when the police begin to question whether he fell or was pushed.
The trial soon becomes not just an investigation, but a gripping psychological journey into the depths of their complicated marriage. With conflicting evidence and inconsistent testimony, words are wielded like weapons and shocking truths come to light in this thrilling Cannes Palme d’Or winner.
“A sparkling, intellectual thriller” Telegraph ★★★★★
“A stroke of courtroom genius” Filmhounds ★★★★★
“A murder-mystery that touches on marital tensions” Empire ★★★★
Independent ★★★★ Guardian ★★★★
Directed by Justine Triet
With Sandra Hüller
2HRS 30 MINS | FRA 2023
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.
Monday Quiz Night – The Bread & Bitter, Mapperley
Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm
Tuesday, December 19
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
Evening Christmas members Party with Tony Marx – Top Spot, Carlton, 6.30pm
Bike Night – The Gleaners, Calverton
Wednesday, December 20
Winter Wednesdays with Steve McGill – The Gedling Inn, Gedling
Redhill Academy Christmas Concert – St.Paul’s Church, Daybrook, 7.00pm
Five Star Swing at Christmas – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 7.30pm
“A celebration of classic Seasonal Swing !” (Telegraph)
Swing ‘n’ sing-along into Christmas – with the unique Five Star Swing Band show – As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need” .
Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic swing band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole – jazzing up those Jingle Bells!
“Superb – they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC. As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. “Swing and Song of the highest order” – Telegraph. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist!
Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Wednesday & Sunday evenings
Wednesday Quiz Night – Robin Hood & Little John, Arnold, 8.30pm
Thursday, December 21
Christmas Carols with Santa – Larch Farm Pub, Ravenshead
Thursday Quiz Night – The Gleaners, Calverton, 8.30pm
Themed Thursday Disco ‘Xmas & Party Cheese’ – Top Spot Club, Carlton, 8.00pm
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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