Brass bands will be performing at a series of free Sunday afternoon concerts this summer in Mansfield’s award winning Carr Bank Park and also at Berry Hill Park.
The performances, which have been organised by Mansfield District Council’s Parks department, will take place from May to September.
The summer programme is:
- Sunday 21 May: Whitwell Brass Band, Carr Bank Park bandstand from 2pm to 4pm.
- Sunday 25 June: Blidworth Brass Band, Berry Hill Park bandstand. The band will be performing as part of the Berry Hill Car Show which runs from 10am to 4pm.
- Sunday 16 July: Shirebrook Brass Band, Carr Bank Park bandstand, 2pm to 4pm.
- Sunday 20 August: Holymoorside Brass Band, Carr Bank Park bandstand, 2pm to 4pm.
- Sunday 10 September: Pleasley Brass Band, Carr Bank Park bandstand, 2pm to 4pm.
Cllr Andy Burgin, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Leisure, said: "What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than a picnic in the park, listening to a traditional brass band.
"It's the perfect setting for a relaxing day out in the fresh air for all the family - including the dog! You could even get a few families together and make a party of it."
There are lots of other family friendly events taking place in parks across the district this year, including a free King's Coronation celebration at Berry Hill Park on Sunday 7 May, 12 noon to 4pm, with live music, Punch and Judy shows, fairground organ and much more yet to be announced.
Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group is also hosting a Coronation Party in the Park at Yeoman Hill Park, Monday 8 May, 12noon to 4pm with on-stage entertainment, stalls, bouncy castles and rides.
Warsop Carnival is set to return once more to The Carrs, Warsop, on Sunday 2 July from 12noon to 6pm. Expect a King’s Coronation theme at this event with live music, arena attractions, stalls, rides and much more. Follow the progress as more is announced at www.warsopcarnival.co.uk.
This year's Summer Festival events will be on Wednesday 2 August, at Titchfield Park for the return of the evening festival with music and movies in the marquee from 4pm to 8pm, Thursday 3 August, at Titchfield Park, from 11am to 4pm; and Wednesday 16 August, at The Carrs, in Warsop, from 11am to 4pm. The free events include live music, crafts, shows, food, face painting and walkabout entertainment.
Check the council website what's on guide (link opens in new window) to see what’s on or sign up for email alerts (link to sign-up web page opens in new window) for what's on in the district.