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The Rainbow Gallery at the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre on Mansfield Road in Eastwood will be hosting the third Invitation Exhibition of Photographs organised by Eric Miller, APAGB, past President and Exhibition Secretary of the North & East Midlands Photographic Federation from Friday 20th April until Sunday 17th June 2012. Alongside invited fellow photographers, including leading British Fashion Designer Sir Paul Smith, Eric will be showcasing a total of eighty pictures including landscapes, panorama, portraits, buildings and many more. Each photographer or photographic couple will be submitting four of their own images. Admission to view the exhibition costs £3 per person, £2.50 for Broxtowe Leisure Card holders and is free for D.H. Lawrence annual members. For more information please contact the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre on 01773 717 353, email culture@broxtowe.gov.uk visit www.dhlawrenceheritage.org or ‘like’ D.H. Lawrence Heritage on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dhlawrenceheritage

Wild Kids. May Menagerie at Attenborough Nature Reserve. May is an exciting time of year for our wild friends. Come and join in the fun!  Suitable for children aged 4 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 1.30 to 3.30pm. £4 per child. Nottingham NG9 6DY Tel 0115 972 1777

May 8-12

The Diary of Anne Frank at Theatre Royal 0115 989 5555

TRAID: Wearing Poverty Out!. Nottingham Trent students are holding an event for one of the most prestigious charitable fashion brands from London, traid, in association with The Body Shop and Hotel Chocolat to name a few. In order to raise awareness of the damage that the fashion industry is doing to our planet and raise a substantial amount of money for the cause, an exclusive fashion show is to be held in the Alea Casino, Nottingham, to showcase eco-friendly clothing donations from certified brands and the public. All guests will be greeted at 7:30pm by our photographer to be snapped and posted on the official Facebook page, then they will be directed through to the hidden bar where they can purchase drinks and mingle whilst the DJ sets the scene ready for the shows beginning at 8:30pm!

May 12-13

Grand Historical Bazaar at Rufford Abbey 11am-4.30pm Dresss to impress in period style and join our annual historical multi-period bring and buy sale

May 12-13

Rufford Right Royal Family Fun. 11am-4pm at the Creative Learning Centre at  Rufford Abbey Make yourself a crown or tiara. Free

May 12-13

Mills on the Radio. Green’s Milll. Join our local amateur radio club as they connect with mills throughout the country. A national event. Ages 10+. Tel: 0115 915 6878

May 13

Arboretum 160th anniversary. Details not known yet

May 13-Jun 10

Rufford’s Right Royal Extravaganza at Rufford Abbey Craft Centre. To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Gallery turns regal with some right royal exhibits and fun themed family activities.

Lunchtime Lecture Series: A Brief History of Annesley: 11.00am at D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3DZ. The first in our series of Lunchtime Lectures will look at some of the key themes in the history around Annesley, including Annesley Hall and the associated families – the Chaworth’s and the Chaworth-Musters families - connected with the history of the Hall. Conducted by Local Historian David Amos the talk will also have a look at the development of Annesley’s Old and New Churches and Annesley’s move into the Industrial Revolution including a ‘potted history’ of Annesley Colliery and the development of transport in the Annesley area. Following the Lunchtime Lecture there will be information and display boards on show for the Annesley Old Church Project along with some people from the Project Story Group doing a story telling session from 1.30pm. £2.50 Tel: 01773 717 353, culture@broxtowe.gov.uk

May Fest 2012 The University of Nottingham will once more open its doors to the local community with a wide range of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Ever wondered what scientists do all day in the lab? Discover how exciting science can be with free, interactive workshops designed to inform and inspire.
Did you think that history was boring and irrelevant? Take a journey into the murky past with our historians where all is not quite as it seems.
Learn more about different cultures from our diverse student community or explore the University’s many gardens and open spaces on foot or bicycle. 
Be entertained, challenged and inspired!
Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/mayfest for all the latest news on this year’s May Fest programme.

BE A SUPERHERO FOR RAINBOWS. It’s time to dust off your superhero suit, because Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People needs all the heroes it can find. The charity is encouraging everyone in the East Midlands to get involved with Children’s Hospice Week (18-25 May) by doing something heroic on Friday 25 May. Patricia Brookes, Rainbows Director of Fundraising, said: “There are many ways people can help us; creative types can go to work or school dressed as superheroes, the more domesticated out there can have a heroic cake sale or there are fundraising ideas on the Children’s Hospice Week page of our website – from a superhero quiz to film nights, there will be something for everyone.”
Superhero Friday is at the end of Children’s Hospice Week, which is the UK’s biggest awareness and fundraising week for children’s hospice services. The week is co-ordinated by national charity Together for Short Lives. Visit www.rainbows.co.uk/hospiceweek for more information.

Colwick Play Day Colwick Rectory Recreation Ground 1.00 – 4.00pm - Queens Diamond Jubilee Theme Colwick Parish Council, Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum are pleased to host a free fun packed afternoon of creative and imaginative play for under 14s. Childrens table top arts and crafts, various have a go sports sessions and lots of games and activities for all ages and abilities.  Play clothes essential!  Parents must be in attendance at all times. Free event

Speedo Big Triathlon Nottingham
Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. 750m swim - 20k bike - 5k

Mining Heritage Day 11am-4pm at D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3DZ. This celebrate and explore the area’s rich mining heritage with displays by coal mining enthusiasts and organisations including Miner and mining memorabilia collector Tony Kirby, Bilsthorpe Coalmining Project, Jacksdale Cultural and Heritage Society and the ‘Connected Community Project’ Roadshow (CCP) from the University of Nottingham. Also attending will be local folk musician Alan Taylor, known as the Misk Hills Mountain Rambler, and his friend who will be acting as wandering troupedors singing some mining songs throughout the day. Presentations will also be taking place throughout the day beginning at 2pm with ‘Having the Crack’, Pit Humour and Pit Poetry by John Stafford and David Amos and then at 3pm with the MuBu Coalmining Project (2010-2012) and the Connected Communities Project (2012) which examined how deep mining coal industry in the East Midlands is represented in the Museums and Heritage centres in the region.  FREE, with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. Tel: 01773 717 353, email: culture@broxtowe.gov.uk

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