The fifth annual Safari Supper will be taking place in September. Once again, Park residents are invited to join in this lovely community event. Whether you would like to participate as a guest or a host, come along as a single or part of a couple, you are welcome! If you have never been before, the format is - meet at the Tennis Club Pavilion for drinks, where you will receive your envelope to tell you where your first course…

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s a bat! Ever wondered about the Secret Life of Bats, especially those that fly around your garden at night? The United Kingdom is home to 17 species of bats and Nottinghamshire has 12 species of them. These unique and wonderful animals make up about a third of all mammals worldwide but are still very misunderstood. Join us for a talk to learn more about bats, the species in Notts, where to…

Gather at Newcastle Circus from 9.30am (Park Drive gate) to cheer on the runners in the half-marathon. Coffee, croissants and chairs optional!

Popping back by popular request, another chance to dine out at The Pavilion. Seriously good 3 course meal at £30 per head. 30 places. Starts at 6pm prompt, bar open until 11pm / dry. Please book your table by phoning Christa on 07702 025251  

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.…