Latest Events in Beeston(August Updated)

Explore the world of mini-beasts, shadows and animation in this new Small World Experience, inspiring creativity through film Join us for a fun and creative morning celebrating the tiny creatures that make abig difference to our planet. We’ll be crafting colourful bug-tastic headbandsdecorated with beetles, butterflies, and other creepy crawlies—perfect forlittle nature lovers to wear during the film! We’llalso play with light and shadow, using cut-out insects to create magicalprojections and fluttering silhouettes on the big screen. Ourfeatured film is the charming French animation Minuscule: Valley of the Ants —a beautifully crafted, dialogue-free adventure that brings the insect world tolife. When a box of sugar sparks a war between rival ant colonies, a bravelittle ladybug teams up with a black ant to save the day. Expectlaughs, excitement, and a surprisingly epic journey through the grasslands. This event is ideal forfamilies and suitable for ages 5+ Craft Activity: 20 minutes. Film run time: 90 minutes starting at 10:30am Limited formal seating will be available Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

Stan & Ollie Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song: a gruelling theatre tour of post-war Britain. These relaxed screenings are particularly suitable for people living with dementia and memory challenges, their family and friends but anyone is welcome. Please feel free to talk, sing and move during the screening.   Doors will open 20 minutes before the screening and there will be a 20 minute interval where refreshments will be served. We will be sensitive to the audience when it comes to lighting and volume in the auditorium. A quiet space for anyone needing a brief break from the film will be available just outside the meeting room and toilets including an accessible toilet are also just outside the meeting room. The cinema room is on the first floor of the building with good lift access.  Wheelchair spaces are available. If you have any additional requirements or questions before booking please contact  ask@inspireculture.org.uk Tickets available through the Eventbrite link or at the Library. All film screenings in libraries Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

A GATHERING OF FANTASTIC WEDDING SUPPLIERS, COMMITTED TO IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY IN THEIR WEDDING BUSINESSES, AND A PRELOVED WEDDING MARKET ALL WITHIN THIS STUNNING NOTTINGHAMSHIRE VENUE. Grab your partner/wedding party/family and come along to get excited and plan your wedding day. ABOUT THE EVENT >A wonderful selection of 20+ local wedding suppliers. >The very latest wedding trends to inspire YOUR wedding day >Free parking >Live music >A welcoming atmosphere for all and a great experience As well as being fabulous wedding suppliers, all the wedding businesses attending the Sustainability Wedding Fair are making efforts in their business to be more environmentally conscious. From how they travel to weddings to the types of products they use to where the products used are sourced. We will be sharing more about each of our suppliers over on The Wedding Assembly social media. AND INTRODUCING THE PRELOVED WEDDING MARKET We are excited to be hosting the Preloved Wedding Market alongside our Sustainability wedding fair at the Walled Garden. Find your wedding suppliers at the fair and then pick up a bargain from newlyweds wanting to give their gently used décor, accessories and wedding bits another life. Save money, discover unique items for your wedding AND help contribute to reducing waste in the wedding industry. FREE ENTRY - PREBOOK TICKETS ABOUT THE WALLED GARDEN The Walled Garden is a beautiful exclusive use venue in the heart of Nottingham. Giving enchanted secret garden vibes, this Victorian Walled Garden venue brings charm & original features in abundance. The pristine gardens overflow with the season’s fruits & flowers to create a seriously stunning backdrop to your wedding day - add in the rustic red brick walls, original green house & gorgeous bandstand and you have the setting of your dreams. The permanent marquee is as pretty as it is practical & the perfect place to celebrate and party with your nearest & dearest. If gorgeous blooms are your bag, The Walled Garden is a must-see for you! A member of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance (and Judge's Choice winner at the Sustainable Wedding Awards 2025) it is the perfect venue to host the Sustainable Wedding Fair and Preloved Wedding Market. You can find out more about the venue's eco pledge at https://www.walledgardennottingham.co.uk/eco-pledge ALL IMAGES WITH THANKS TO Olivia Wolf Photo & Film Information Source: THE WEDDING ASSEMBLY | eventbrite

Sophisticated sounds from ‘Me & Mr Jones’ – aka jointfounders of Nottingham’s Peggy’s Skylight venue. Great American Songbook tunes in fresh arrangements, plus soul and blues, for a great summer evening of jazz! Adult event. Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult Watch Me & Mr Jones on Youtube NB: some different band members on this video Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

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A great chance to hear tomorrow’s stars! Performing classic jazz repertoire & original tunes, recent graduates from the BirminghamConservatoire Jazz Course, led by jazz tutor and leading bass player ArnieSomogyi. They gig regularly, including at Eastside Jazz Club on campus. Adult event. Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult Line-up: James Borland trumpet, David Bustos sax, Josh Rose drums and Arnie Somogyi bass Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

Welcome to the Beeston Business Network 2024 Our next evening networking session is on 18th June 2024 at Yellow Wood Cafe, Beeston. We hope you can make it. Come and join us for the chance to meet local businesses and share tips, information and news about doing business in Broxtowe and the East Midlands. We also have a regular presentation slot with helpful advice from one of our members and the chance for you to tell everyone what your business is all about. See you there, please book on and let us know you are coming. Everyone welcome, you don't have to be from Beeston. There is a small attendance fee of £10.00 which includes a coffee and delicious cake from the Cafe. Please note the ticket is non refundable once purchased. We hope to see you there. Information Source: Beeston Business Network | eventbrite

Understanding child removal for women: A compassionate approach Date: 23.6.25 Location: Women's Healht Matters office (address to be shared once booking confirmed) Aims of the course *To gain up-to-date knowledge on child care proceedings, current practices, and legal requirements *To develop a greater understanding of the various reasons why children are removed from their families *To raise awareness of the profound impact that child removals have on women, enhancing our ability to provide empathetic and effective support *To feel confident to make your service open and welcoming to women whose children live elsewhere *To reflect on how you can work compassionately while maintaining boundaries and identifying your support needs when working in this field Information Source: Women's Health Matters | eventbrite

Join wildlife photographer Alex Hyde to discover the wonderful world of Fungi Up Close. Alex has revealed unimaginable beauty, often unnoticed. Come and discover fascinating facts about fungi and hear Alex describe tips and tricks for photographing the natural world yourself. As well as a formal presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the photographic techniques Alex uses and a discussion about what we can do to help biodiversity. Tickets are £3 and the event is suitable for adults. Fungi are remarkable organisms that form a diverse kingdom comprising approximately 144,000 known species. They play essential roles in ecosystems, from decomposing organic matter to forming symbiotic relationships with plants. Mycelium are the unseen parts of fungi, long threads (called hyphae) hidden beneath the forest floor. This mycelial network facilitates nutrient exchange, water transport and electrical communication creating a hidden lifeline of mutual support and resource sharing beneath our feet. A selection of Alex's photographs from these visits have been used to create the touring exhibition that will be on show at Beeston Library from Friday 13 June to Wednesday 23 July. Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

Welcome to RETREAT:REVIVE at St Barnabas Church. A day to rest and lay down burdens and to renew hope in the love and presence of Jesus. With simple guided times of prayer, worship and Bible based meditation as well as time and space for personal reflection; making good use of the peaceful surroundings of the church and nearby Wollaton Park. Arrive 9.30am for10am start, drinks and snacks throughout the day. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH. GETTING THERE Free car parking in the church grounds. Due to road works Derby Road is only open in the direction driving towards the city centre. (If you are driving from the centre you will need to drive to Priory Island via University Boulevard before heading up Derby Road). For buses going into Nottingham there is a stop for 35 and 36 directly opposite the church. Coming from the city centre get no. 35 which stops at Priory Island and then there is a short walk to the church. Led by Nigel Adams of Transforming Notts Together with support from friends. Nigel has many years leading retreats for church and compassion ministry teams. Information Source: Transforming Notts Together | eventbrite

Welcome to the Beeston Business Network 2025 Our next evening networking session is on 15th July at Yellow Wood Cafe, Beeston. We hope you can make it. Come and join us for the chance to meet local businesses and share tips, information and news about doing business in Broxtowe and the East Midlands. We also have a regular presentation slot with helpful advice from one of our members and the chance for you to tell everyone what your business is all about. See you there, please book on and let us know you are coming. Everyone welcome, you don't have to be from Beeston. There is a small attendance fee of £10.00 which includes a coffee and delicious cake from the Cafe. Please note the ticket is non refundable once purchased. We hope to see you there. Information Source: Beeston Business Network | eventbrite

Life for working class families in the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign was anything but easy. While families struggled to feed themselves, the forest and heath lands of Sherwood were full of wildlife that could supplement their diets. New laws,  however, made the taking of this wildlife a criminal offence that could lead to severe punishment.  This talk by local historian Sam Millard tells of a violent clash between poachers and gamekeepers on the Rufford Abbey estate, an incident that was  reported in newspapers throughout the land. What happened to those involved? Were they the rogues and vagabonds described by the courts, or the heroes portrayed in a folk song written at the time? Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

Key details Date: 16 July 2025 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Beeston Library, Beeston For ages: 19+ Group size: 5 - 12 Cost: FREE - £15.75 About this course Jigsaw Miniprints for tote bags, cards and images. Jigsaw Lino Printing is an ideal process to for both beginners and experienced printmakers. It is a simple relief printing process that works through developing and using graphic contrast and mark making skills and is the perfect technique for creating hand-made, professional quality printed bags, cards and images. During the course you will be introduced to the basic techniques needed to make a traditional monotone, contrast image and print it. You will then cut your lino into sections and ink up each section in a different colour, put them back together (jigsaw) and print in a range of colourways. Once you have selected the colours you want, you can print your tote bag, cards or a straightforward image. You will learn and explore the process through looking at and discussing other printmakers work and by demonstrations, personal experimentation and individual tuition on how to design, cut and print your lino blocks onto paper, cards and bags. By the end of the course everyone will have produced good quality printed Tote bags, hand-printed cards and images to give as gifts, sell or exhibit. What will learners achieve by the end of the course? You will be able to: • Design, cut and print an effective monotone and colour jigsaw lino print. • Discuss the range of different approaches and techniques used by practicing printmakers. • Use printmaking equipment and the press safely. • Use your own creative skills and ability to produce quality finished work. • Use art and design language effectively to describe your own work. Resources required: Apron or big shirt B and 2B Pencil, rubber (WH Smiths Amazon) A4 cartridge paper pad Daler Rowney (red and yellow cover) or similar ( WH Smiths, The Range, HobbyCraft, Amazon) Packs of plain cards (The Range, Boyes, Hobbycraft) Plain cotton/calicoTote Bag A4 tracing paper ( WH Smiths, The Range, Amazon) 1 x A5 Easy Cut Lino (blue and originally from specialist crafts)(sold by different suppliers online) Pack of disposable Gloves- vinyl or nitrile (B&M Bargains, DIY stores, Amazon). Booking your place and fee information If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/ To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done: Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING, AND Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course. You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email. To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years. Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required). As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Greater London Greater Manchester Liverpool City Region Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Tees Valley West of England West Midlands West Yorkshire Any questions? Check the FAQs page , or get in touch: By phone: 01623 677 200 By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite