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Newark’s National Civil War Centre tells of the bloody Civil War which raged throughout the British Isles during the 17th Century. We were recently invited to the launch of the museum’s exciting Summer of Spies, and having been fascinated by the world of espionage when I was a child, I was excited to see what they had in store...

If your kids a overflowing with energy this summer, the i-Jump Trampoline Park in Mansfield is your answer to a quiet evening.

I was delighted when I discovered a night out for Nottingham Craft Beer week which could have been made for me, combining two of the things which make me most happy – A Chocolate & Beer tasting evening at the historic Cock & Hoop Pub at Nottingham's Lace Market Hotel.

Splendour Festival is just around the corner and with an exciting lineup there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

One of the acts gracing Splendour’s stage this year is the one and only Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who will be performing on the main stage along side Paloma Faith, The Charlatans, Marc Almond to name just a few.

We joined The Woolly Tellers for their show ‘Definitely Not Respectable’, an evening of songs and spoken word retelling the history of Victorian Nottingham and the old Malt Cross music hall, which still stands today on the city’s infamous St James’ Street.

Forest Live is a three-day, outdoor festival based in the woodland heart of the county – Sherwood Pines, showcasing some of the best singers and performers out there.

With the weather being very kind to us this year, the festival was a perfect choice for a day out with friends and family. We were thrilled to be a part of it and see Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott as well as UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey.