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events for 10/05/2008

Bardi Symphony Orchestra - Mozart and Bruckner - 07:30PM 10/05/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Claus Efland Conductor Maximiliano Martin Clarinet Mozart Clarinet Concerto Bruckner Symphony No. 7


Murder by the Book: a readers’ day for lovers of crime fiction - 09:30AM 10/05/2008
location - Nottingham Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham
A full day of celebration of the crime novel including talks by the authors Sophie Hannah and David Hewson. There will also be discussions, reading groups and a touch of mystery. Early booking advised. Booking forms available from Nottingham Central Library Helpdesk, 0115 9152824. For further details contact Jane Brierley on 0115 9152813 or email jane.brierley@nottinghamcity.gov.uk £5.00 (£4.00 concessions)


Oakthorpe Bat Night - 08:00PM 10/05/2008
location - Oakthorpe Picnic area.
£3 Adults, £2 cons. £8 Family 2 + 3, £5 Family 1 +3 Join Country Park Rangers for a tour of this former colliery in search of the resident and feeding bats. Bat detectors provided. Outdoor clothing and stout footwear advised. Pre-booking required 01530 278444/441


National Mills Weekend - 10:00AM 10/05/2008
location - Green’s Windmill, Windmill Lane, Sneiton, Nottingham
’Mills on the Air’ - Amateur radio groups will be contacting other mills around the country and further a field. Come and listen in and talk to the experts.


Concert of Music - 07:30PM 10/05/2008
location - St James The Greater Church, 216 London Road, Leicester
Joint concert with North Cotswold Chamber Choir. Conductor: Jeremy Jackman with Barry and Nicola Rose, organ and piano respectively. Children under 16 years, free. Tel: Lynne Holland on 0115 933 2896


Jimmy Carr - Repeat Offender - 08:00PM 10/05/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Jimmy Carr is one of the biggest faces in comedy. Literally - he’s got one of the biggest faces. Fresh from presenting 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), writing his first book (The Naked Jape: co-written by Lucy Greeves & out in paperback August 2007), and recording his 3rd DVD (Comedian: released November 2007), British Comedy Award winner Jimmy Carr is back on the road doing what he does best with a brand new show: Repeat Offender. Not suitable for the easily offended. In fact not even a show for people that are quite difficult to offend. Essentially this is a show for people without a moral compass. Book early to avoid disappointment (or alternatively lower your expectations).


Behind the Scenes of Nottingham in Bloom - 10:00AM 10/05/2008
location - Woodthorpe Grange, Woodthorpe Drive, Nottingham
Join the Park Rangers to find out where and how the plants for Nottingham in Bloom are grown. Enjoy guided tours of the Glass House, tunnels and Tropical House, buy plants in the sale or join in the plant swap. Take part in a workshop to make and take home a beautiful hanging basket, places are £5.00 per person (all materials supplied)places are limited and booking is essential on 0115 915 2733.


National Mills Weekend - 10:00AM 10/05/2008
location - Greens Windmill, Sneiton, Nottingham
’Mills on the Air’ - Amateur radio groups will be contacting other mills around the country and further a field. Come and listen in and talk to the experts.


ENTITY – A DIPTYCH - 08:00PM 10/05/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance Two new works from the Royal Ballet's first Resident Choreographer in 16 years Wayne McGregor. Fresh from his success at La Scala Milan, Paris Opera Ballet and Glastonbury and world renowned for his fierce, frantic and yet tenderly unpredictable choreography, WAYNE MCGREGOR|RANDOM DANCE return to Nottingham Playhouse with ENTITY. Hyper-limbed dancers move to the propulsive beats of two of the hottest new musical talents on either side of the Atlantic, Philip Glass and Bjork collaborator Nico Muhly and electronic master Jon Hopkins. Saturday 10 May at 8pm ‘He's the shot in the arm for ballet companies seeking the next big thing'. The Times Entity will be danced by extraordinary classically trained, hyper-limbed bodies that will mesmerise you. Photography credits: Ravi Deepres


Henley Farrell Big Band Night - 06:30PM 10/05/2008
location - Allenton, Derby, DE24 9BB
At the Rolls-Royce Leisure Association, The Pavilion, Moor Lane. Henley Farrell Big Band Night. Dance, listen and enjoy as your favourite Big Band play live for you. Members £4 Guests £5


Heritage Weekend at Heage Windmill - 11:00AM 10/05/2008
location - Heage Windmill, Chesterfield Road, Heage, Derbyshire, DE56 2BH
Heritage Weekend at Heage Windmill. Adult Ticket £3.00, Child Ticket (5-16yrs) £1.00, Family (2 adults + 3 children) £7.00, OAP/students £2.50, under fives free. Group rates ring for details. Telephone 01773 853579 for further information.


Carl Froch Boxing - 06:30PM 10/05/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
Plus Junior Witter vs Timothy Bradley Unbeaten British and Commonwealth champion Carl Froch is looking for a new opponent for his Saturday 10th May fight. The Cobra was to take on Denis Inkin at the Nottingham Arena in the WBC world title eliminator but Inkin has been forced to pull out for a second time. Froch was due to fight Inkin back in March but the Russian withdrew after picking up a virus. Now he will miss the rescheduled bout after reportedly suffering a slipped disc in his back during training. £30 - £150 (plus booking fee)


Moth Watch - 09:00PM 10/05/2008
location - Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
Moth Watch. Discover some of the parks night time inhabitants and learn more about these fascinating creatures with moth traps and the knowledge of local entomologist David Clay Starts9.00pm, booking is essential. £7 per person


Mystery Jets at Derby - 07:00PM 10/05/2008
location - City Centre, Derby, DE1 3AH
At the Royal Buildings, Victoria Street DHP concerts presents Mystery Jets. Prices Adults £10 advance. 14+ only.


Horrible Histories 2008 - 12:00AM 10/05/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories by Terry Deary live on stage!


Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra - 07:30PM 10/05/2008
location - The Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra, Albert Hall The return of the Nottingham Philharmonic to the Albert Hall. Programme includes Symphonic Metamorphoses on Themes by Weber-Hindemith. Soloist: Simone Rebello, conductor: Mark Heron.


Opera Gala Concert - 07:00PM 10/05/2008
location - Opera Gala Concert, Assembly Hall, West Birdgford, Nottingham
Fundraising concert for Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S). International stars include: Tenor Richard Coxon, Bass Barotone Simon Wilding, Pianist Ian McMillan. Tickets from 0115 915 6036


Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show - 09:00AM 10/05/2008
location - The County Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY
Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show 10 & 11 May 2008 9am - 6pm


An Indian Story: Listen and Look - 11:00AM 10/05/2008
location - New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
11.00am, 2.00pm, 3.30pm Enjoy the storytellers and than search for the story within the objects in the World Art Gallery. Suitable for children aged 5 and above. Places limited, advance booking recommended. £1.50 for activities.


Wayne Mcgregor - 08:00PM 10/05/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse
Random Dance - Entity - A Diptych