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Nottingham Caves Technical Guide Workshop
2022-11-16 15:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | The Lounge, Dryden Enterprise Centre, Dryden Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FG, United Kingdom
Workshop: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Expert Talks: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Close: 6:30pm

Location: The Lounge, Dryden Enterprise Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Dryden Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ

The Nottingham Caves Technical Guide produced by Locus Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Nottingham City Council, with funding from Historic England, will be launched in December 2022. The guide provides a technical introduction to the key issues and opportunities associated with the conservation and use of Nottingham’s internationally important caves. The guide also aims to establish a foundation for increased dialogue about the city’s caves amongst owners, tenants, enthusiasts and specialists alike.

To celebrate the upcoming launch, you are invited to a free workshop event which will bring together cave experts and people in the city who have access to caves.

The event will begin with a drop-in workshop where attendees can receive advice about the wide range of uses of caves and the practicalities of their management. The workshop will be followed by a series of short talks from a number of experts, including representatives from the British Geological Survey, York Archaeology, Locus Consulting (a planning and heritage consultancy), and the City of Caves Research Project at the University of Nottingham. These talks will cover a wide variety of topics including the geology of Nottingham’s caves, their history, survey work and current uses.

“Nottingham’s extensive network of caves is a unique heritage asset of national significance which needs to be safeguarded for future generations. We have more caves made by people here than any other British city. They are an important feature of Nottingham which complement development, encourage tourism and provide research opportunities. We are keen to make more of this amazing asset, but also to ensure they are preserved for future generations through careful management and sensitive, creative development. This workshop is a way for people in Nottingham who are lucky enough to own caves to gain expert guidance on how best to conserve, develop and use them creatively and appropriately.” Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture & Planning, Cllr Pavlos Kotsonis.

To book your free tickets, please follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/445137948587

PLEASE NOTE: Attendance is, in the first instance, limited to those who have access to caves, through some form of ownership or tenancy, within Nottingham.

Launch of the Park Arts Network
2022-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Park Tennis Club, Tattershall Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BX, United Kingdom
Following our recent survey 38 Park Residents responded about what arts related activities they would like to see happening in The Park. Popular activities included painting & drawing, architecture/social history, musicians, and poetry/creative writing, although there were also many other groups suggested such as crafts, games and gardening. Around 25 people offered to share their expertise and of these a number agreed to help organise and run activities. As a result of this we have started a small organising team and hope to bring together some new arts groups in the next few months!
The launch event will feature Steve Nice who will do a demo of landscape painting. Steve appeared on the second series of Grayson’s Art Club in February 2021 showcasing his cellar mural of his dream bar, and in January 2023, Steve will be on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year, and you can tune in to see how he gets on! Steve is looking forward to passing on his experience and techniques and hopes to inspire enough people to form an Art Club.
After Steve’s demo we will have a meet and greet/networking session to allow people to express and interest and sign up for some of the other arty groups we hope to develop
If you love the arts we really hope to see on the 14th!

Second Sunday Social - November
2022-11-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Newcastle Circus, Newcastle Circus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BJ, United Kingdom
An opportunity to meet your neighbours over a coffee or more (currently Doh Pizza and Memsaab’s curries)

Remembrance Sunday
2022-11-13 10:50 - 11:20 | War Memorial, Lenton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1DN, United Kingdom
On Sunday 13th November our fantastic bugler Humu Choji will bugle The Last Post at 11.00am at the War Memorial on Lenton Road in remembrance of those who gave their lives during war.
Please be mindful of traffic and if you are driving around The Park on Remembrance Sunday please look for an alternative route as the section of Lenton Road by the War Memorial (between Park Valley & Friar Lane) will be closed from 10:50am to 11:20am (approx)

Public Meeting - Draft Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD
2022-11-07 18:30 - 20:30 | The Park Tennis Club, Tattershall Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BX, United Kingdom
Public meeting to discuss the Draft Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD
Park SPD consultation mtg and extension letter
This consultation is on the Draft Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2012.
This Draft SPD provides planning guidance for The Park Conservation Area, a historic residential estate of national interest located immediately west of Nottingham City Centre. The Conservation Area Appraisal forms the primary evidence base for the special character and appearance of the area. The Management Plan provides supplementary guidance to policies set out within the adopted Nottingham City Local Plan.
Where can I view the consultation document?
A copy of the Draft SPD and additional information can be viewed online at: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/park-spd
A paper copy is also available for inspection at Loxley House reception, at the above address.
How do I comment?
As well as being able to make your views known at the public meeting, the Council is encouraging electronic responses to ease processing. Ideally, we would like you to make comments using the online form. However, comments may also be emailed to localplan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
How will comments be used?
The Council will review all responses received and amend the SPD where appropriate. Please note that representations cannot be kept confidential and will be available for public scrutiny. However, we will exclude your personal contact details. For more information about how we process your data please go to www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/localplan.

Autumn Talk start 7:30pm: Volcanoes of Italy
2022-10-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Park Tennis Club, Tattershall Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BX, United Kingdom
Tony Waltham follows up his Spring talk on Venice with Volcanoes of Italy: spectacle and devastation on Etna, Stromboli, Vesuvius and Pompeii.
Doors 7pm. Talk starts at 7.30pm

Second Sunday Social - October
2022-10-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Newcastle Circus, Newcastle Circus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BJ, United Kingdom

Autumn Talk start 7:30pm - Nottingham Then and Now
2022-09-29 20:00 - 22:00 | The Park Tennis Club, Tattershall Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BX, United Kingdom
Graham Hayes identifies some lost City houses and hidden domestic architecture and what now replaces them.
Doors as 7pm – Talk starts at 7.30pm

Queen Elizabeth II - One Minute Silence / The Last Post
2022-09-18 20:45 - 21:05 | Newcastle Circus, Newcastle Circus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BJ, United Kingdom
To mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, residents who wish to pay their respects are invited to observe one minute of silence followed by ‘Park bugler’ Humu Choji performing The Last Post in Newcastle Circus, this Sunday 18th September.
Arrive 19.45, the minute silence will be at 20.00, followed by The Last Post at 20.01.
Humu will perform the last post in the centre of Newcastle Circus so please leave space for him to perform.
Sunset is at 7.18 so please bring a torch!
Schedule

7:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Residents gather in Newcastle Circus

8:00 PM – 8:01 PM
One minute Silence

8:01 PM – 8:04 PM
The Last Post

Safari Supper
2022-09-17 19:45 - 2022-09-18 00:30 | The Park Tennis Club, Tattershall Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BX, United Kingdom
The highlight of our social calendar. An event which lets you meet new people and enjoy the hospitality of Park residents, either as a host or a guest.
You can find out everything that you need to know here:

Safari Supper 2022

Second Sunday Social - September
2022-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Newcastle Circus, Newcastle Circus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BJ, United Kingdom

Second Sunday Social - August
2022-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Newcastle Circus, Newcastle Circus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BJ, United Kingdom

AGM & Second Sunday Social – May
2022-05-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Newcastle Circus, Newcastle Circus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BJ, United Kingdom
An opportunity to meet your neighbours over a coffee or more. We will also be having the NPRA AGM starting at 12.00
More details to follow

Spring Talk – Bargain Hunt: behind the scenes and in front of the TV cameras
2022-05-05 19:30 - 23:00 | The Park Tennis Club, Tattershall Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BX, United Kingdom
Charles Hanson and Victoria Sheppard, of Hansons Auctioneers, Derby, will entertain us with stories from the auction/TV world of Bargain Hunt and Antiques Roadshow and then set up a mini roadshow during the evening for Park residents and friends who would like to bring along an item for Charles to assess.

Second Sunday Social - April
2022-04-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Newcastle Circus, Newcastle Circus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BJ, United Kingdom
An opportunity to meet your neighbours over a coffee or more.

Spring Talk – Sinking Venice
2022-04-07 19:30 - 23:00 | The Park Tennis Club, Tattershall Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1BX, United Kingdom
Tony Waltham with his outstanding photographs, gives another of his lively talks, this time on the fate of Venice. Doors open at 7pm.
