Please come along to enjoy the friendly atmosphere, support local producers, catch up with neighbours. Delicious fresh produce, cakes, pastries, food and drink to enjoy at the market and to take home!

In 2015 Nottingham was accredited as a UNESCO City of Literature with the ambition of ‘building a better world with words’. In this talk, James Walker, a lecturer at Nottingham Trent University School of Arts and Humanities returns to us (remember his Talk on Allan Sillitoe) to explain how, why and when Nottingham became a City of Literature and what the cultural and economic implications are for the City. James is editor of Nottingham’s literary graphic novel Dawn of the…

Returning after a year's absence to the newly-refurbished Tennis Clubhouse Pavilion. One of the most popular Park family events, with an ever-more technical display that will leave you gasping with wonder (or hilarity). Everyone welcome. Bar opens 6.30pm. Two displays: Kids 7.45pm, Main display 9.00pm. Bar closes at midnight. Tickets on door (but there is a 400 limit, so if you've got a group please buy in advance by emailing info@parknews.co.uk). Adults: £7, Kids under 18: £4, Families: £20   …

During the last thousands of years, hundreds of caves have been cut into the Nottingham Castle Sandstone, beneath the area now occupied by the city centre. Many of the older caves were subsequently adapted for various phases of contrasting use. The surviving caves now form a valuable part of Nottingham’s cultural heritage and teams of amateur archaeologists continue to reveal more historical information as they unearth new caves. Dr Tony Waltham has written the standard book on the city’s caves.…

This popular annual event returns to the Tennis Club Pavilion, after a year's absence due to the Pavilion refurbishment last year. All are welcome - whether you want to come on your own or in a group - we'll find you a team! Tickets £5 includes prizes and snacks. Bar will be open from 7.30pm, quiz starts 8.15pm sharp(ish). Please email cjbates.thepark@gmail.com to confirm that you are coming!

Wrapping up the year with our community Christmas Carol sing-a-long at the Circus. Brass band, mulled wine, mince pies, Santa’s Grotto, children’s activities, and tuneless (but enthusiastic) singing.    

Haggis, poetry, a dram or two, and more tartan than you can crith a bata at. The Park celebrates Robbie at the Tennis Club this year, on his special night. Cost £27 per person, includes three course meal and tipples. All are welcome - singles, couples, or small groups. Numbers are limited, so please reserve your ticket by emailing cjbates.thepark@gmail.com