Mansfield Life

18/12/2025

A few places are still available! 🎅
Join Mansfield Museum this Friday for their Under 5s Christmas Party—a festive celebration full of magic, laughter, and happy memories. ✨🎄

🚨 LAST FEW SPACES LEFT! 🚨
Our Under 5s Christmas Party at Mansfield Museum is happening THIS FRIDAY and spaces are almost gone! 🎄✨

Designed especially for toddlers & preschoolers, this festive party is full of Christmas magic, laughter, and joyful memories:

🎉 Fun, age-appropriate party games
🎭 A festive Christmas play just for under 5s
🎅 A special visit from Santa & Mrs Claus – with a gift for every child
🧃 Snacks & drinks for little ones
☕ A cosy coffee shop open for grown-ups

⏰ Session times:
✨ Morning: 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
✨ Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

🎟️ £7.50 per child (includes one adult FREE)

📍 Mansfield Museum
⏳ This Friday – last few places available!

Don’t miss your chance to give your little one a magical Christmas party made just for them. 🎁
👉 Book now before it sells out!
https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/museum/events/event/6175/a-magical-christmas-party-for-little-ones-

16/12/2025

🍫✨ Next Year! ✨🍫
Mansfield Operatic Society proudly presents the classic and whimsical musical 🎭 CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 🎭

Step into a world of pure imagination filled with Oompa-Loompas, edible delights, and all your favourite songs, including “Pure Imagination” and “The Candy Man.”

A magical treat for the whole family — colourful, joyful, and utterly unforgettable!

Tickets are now on sale — don’t miss your golden ticket!

https://www.life-publications.com/events/mansfield-operatic-society-presents-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/

12/12/2025

The Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Look out for them around the district, playing songs and handing out Freddo chocolate bars.
https://www.life-publications.com/mansfield/happy-christmas-from-the-lions/

11/12/2025

The Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir are preparing to enjoy Christmas 2025 and bring in the New Year in song. Tickets are available now, only £10.00!
https://www.life-publications.com/mansfield/mansfield-and-district-male-voice-choir-christmas-2025-and-new-year-in-song/

10/12/2025

Help us to say thanks to local volunteers. Email [email protected] with ‘Valuing Our Volunteers’ in the subject field and tell us who we should feature and why.

09/12/2025

The Mansfield Crematorium invites families to join them for the Annual Christmas Memorial Service at Thoresby Chapel on Saturday 13th December. 🎄

Annual Christmas Memorial Service – 2025
Mansfield Crematorium warmly invites families to join us for our Annual Christmas Memorial Service on Saturday 13th December 2025 at 2:00pm in the Thoresby Chapel.
This special service of remembrance will be led by Celebrant Drew Baxter, with performances from Mansfield Male Voice Choir and Blidworth Welfare Band. Together, we’ll take a moment to reflect, remember, and celebrate the lives of our loved ones at this meaningful time of year. 💛
During the service, photos of loved ones will be shown as a tribute. If you would like a photo to be included, please send this to [email protected] before 5pm on Tuesday 9th December 2025.
Please note, images received after this date may not be shown.
For those who are unable to attend in person, the service will be live streamed via the link below:
🔗 https://watch.obitus.com
Username: jozi4909
PIN: 836393
Light refreshments will be served after the service, offering an opportunity to gather and share memories together.
All donations received on the day will go towards the Mansfield Crematorium Joint Committee’s chosen charity of the year — Beaumond House Hospice Care, who provide dedicated palliative support to patients and their families across Newark and Sherwood
We hope you can join us in this time of remembrance and reflection.

05/12/2025

This year at Rufford Abbey Country Park's Abbey Kitchen is serving up something truly special! A Festive Feast on the 13th December for everyone to come down and enjoy. 🎄🎄🎄

🎄✨ Christmas is calling… and Abbey Kitchen is serving up something truly special! ✨🎄
On 13th December, step inside our historic Abbey Kitchen for a festive dining experience filled with flavour, charm, and Christmas cheer. Enjoy a delicious two or three-course meal, packed with seasonal favourites and heart-warming classics that make this time of year magical.
From a fresh Prawn & Salmon Cocktail, to Traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, and a rich Christmas Pudding to finish — every dish is made to make your meal wonderful. 😋🍗🎅
💷 Prices: £19.50 for 2 courses / £23.95 for 3 courses
✨ Tables are filling fast — secure your spot and make this Christmas one to remember!
🌐 Book now: https://ruffordabbey.co.uk/events/festive-feast/

05/12/2025

It may be the start of winter season, but nature is still dazzling as ever. Why not look a little closer at the different animals associated with this festive time of year?
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
https://www.life-publications.com/mansfield/having-a-wild-time/

04/12/2025

Have you recieved your December edition of ?
Enjoy the festivties of christmas this December, the month where you are able to cozy up with a mug of hot chocolate and count down the days to Christmas and the New Year!
Don't forget, you can read it on our website too.
https://www.life-publications.com/mansfield-life/read-the-magazine/

03/12/2025

Get Ready Santa Paws is coming back to Nottinghamshire: fostering community spirit at Jerry Green Dog Rescue’s Christmas event.
https://www.life-publications.com/mansfield/santa-paws-is-coming-back-to-nottinghamshire-fostering-community-spirit-at-jerry-green-dog-rescues-christmas-event/

02/12/2025

The Sherwood Forest Brass will now be working hard on their Christmas programme for concerts in Laxton. The musicians will be playing during the carolling at the Edwinstowe and Warsop Christmas events.
https://www.life-publications.com/mansfield/sherwood-forest-brass-13/

02/12/2025

Bring along the whole family for a night laughter and fun at the Mansfield Palace Theatre signed pantomime performance this Saturday on the 6th December.

Our signed performance of this year’s pantomime takes place at 2pm this Saturday, 6 December.

This special performance features a professional British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter, ensuring deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members can enjoy every joke, song, and magical moment.

Bring the whole family and join us for an accessible afternoon filled with laughter, adventure and festive cheer.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast, so book now to secure your seats:
https://ow.ly/pXzL50XyIsY