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INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S THEATRE & DANCE TOUR:Children aged from two to ten will be able to get really involved in a first of its kind theatre and dance festival to be held across the East Midlands this summer as part of the Cultural Olympiad. More than 45 events will be taking place at venues in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire during May and June.  Each performance promises a truly magical theatre experience - whether it’s a first visit for a two-year-old to see the gently beautiful and funny White by Catherine Wheels, or a veteran attendee of eight coming to see Bunk Puppet’s extraordinary world of crazy swamp creature shadow puppets! Tickets are available from the box offices of individual venues. The following performances are at Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
2 Jun: Aracaladanza (Spain) presents Nubes (Clouds) Suitable for ages 4+ and families
3, 4 Jun: Bunk Puppets (Canada) and Scamp Theatre presents Swamp Juice Suitable for 6+ and families
7 Jun: Wheee! Festival. Catherine Wheels Theatre Company (Scotland) presents White Suitable for 2-4 year olds and families
10 Jun: Wheee! Festival. Crying Out Loud presents Kindur (the adventurous life of Icelandic sheep) by TPO Company, Italy Suitable for 5-8 year olds and their families.

Broxtowe Walking Festival. This years festival has a walk for everyone. Family walks, History walks, Nordic Walking, orienteering, walk and create and much much more. For further information please contact Julie Cole on (0115) 9173711 or www.broxtowe.gov.uk/walking

Wild Kids at the Hemlock Happening in Bramcote Park.  Join the team from Attenborough Nature Reserve at the Hemlock Happening in Bramcote Park for a mini beast hunt and some craft activities.  After seeing us and the other exhibitors on the field why not stay and enjoy some live performances of dance and music in the evening.  For more details about this event go to: http://www.hemlockhappening.org Drop in between 1pm to 5pm. Free. Nottingham NG9 6DY Tel 0115 972 1777

Diamond Jubilee Picnic at the Flicks A triple bill of family friendly outdoor screenings featuring The Princess and the Frog at 3pm, The Muppets at 5pm and Super 8 at 8pm. Admission Free. Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/jubilee

Carlton Play Day - Queens Diamond Jubilee Theme.  Richard Herrod Playing Fields, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Organised and funded by the Gedling Play Forum and Gedling Borough Council.  A chance for the under 14s to express themselves through play in a safe and secure environment. Childrens table top arts and crafts, have a go sports sessions, creative and imaginative play for all ages and abilities.  Play clothes essential! Parents must be in attendance at all times. Free event

JUMPING KINGS AND QUEENS To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, create a story scene set in a palace or castle and animate it with finger puppet royals. Make up your own stories and puppet characters to bring the Kings, Queens and courtiers to life. 10am-12.30pm (7-11 years) £8   Visual Arts Studio, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2RD 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Blow the Dust off your Instrument Ensembles Day. Did you learn to play an instrument when you were at school but haven't got it out of the case for a long time? Or have you taken up playing an instrument in adult life just for fun? If the answer is YES then come along to our Blow the Dust off your Instrument playing day: String Orchestra, Swing Band, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Wind Band, Horn Ensemble, Double Reed Ensemble & NEW - Recorder ensemble. Music for everyone. 10.00am - 6.30pm Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus

Arnold Carnival - Olympics Theme, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham. Saturday 12.00mid-day – 10.30pm   Sunday 10.30am – 10.00pm Big stage entertainment from local and professional entertainers over the weekend starting with the Youth Service taking to the stage mid-day Saturday.  Sunday morning has the Arnold Churches Together morning service and Dr and The Medics make a welcome return to close the show.  Favourites also include Fun Dog Show, BBMF Dakota, children’s fun fair & activity marquee, sports taster sessions and competitions, craft & charity stalls, street entertainers and food & drink court.  Free entertainment on both days for all the family.  Limited on site parking. Free event

Cockpit-Fest 2012 & Aeroboot aviation and avionics sale at Newark Air Museum; this regular two day event provides the perfect opportunity for the public to view a diverse range of visiting aircraft cockpits.

WEST END BOUND Songs from the Musicals.
Dust down your tux, put on your best dress and come join us for an experience of a West End Stage Show. Let the future STARS of the WEST END entertain you with excerpts from top LONDON SHOWS including Les Mis, Grease, Oliver, RENT, Phantom, Joseph and many more. 30 plus cast take you on a journey of London's Musical shows. The sights and sounds will transport you to London's theatre land. You'll be singing along to the magical, show stopping, foot tapping melodies. Devised and directed by Maggie Andrew and Lisa Taylor-Ward. Show Times:
2:30pm & 7:30pm at the Nottingham Arts Theatre. Mini productions of the above shows. Tickets:
£6.50 con, £8.50 full, Family ticket £25 (2ads 2 ch)

London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Follow the flame on the Nottingham leg of a 70 day nationwide tour, stopping off in Radcliffe on Trent at 4.40pm and Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford at 5.45pm
Look out for lots of live music, street theatre and games along the way. Roads are expected to be busy so please arrive early in both locations. Admission Free www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/olympics

Armed Forces Day Proms in the Park A celebration of Armed Forces Day 2012. Join us for displays my armed forces organisations and uniformed youth groups from 12pm onwards. Live music comes from the Newhall Brass Band 2pm – 4pm, Paul Kry’s Sounds of the Musicals at 6pm and The Nottingham Concert Band at 7pm. Admission Free. Bridgford Park, West Bridgford
www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/armedforcesday

Speedo Big Swim Nottingham Holme Pierrepont
5000m 3000m & 1500m

Night of Festivals. A visually stunning event in Old Market Square featuring installations and a spectacular carnival procession