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events for 01/06/2008

Go 4 Golf Tour 2008 - 09:30AM 01/06/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
For kids between the ages of 6-14, events and activities will be on offer to allow you to try your hand at golf using inflatable driving nets, expert tuition from a variety of golfing pro’s and a free gift for all participants.


Sleeping Beauty on Ice - 07:30PM 01/06/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Tuesday 1 July 7.30pm Wednesday 2 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Thursday 3 July 2.00pm and 7.30pm Friday 4 July 7.30pm Saturday 5 July 2.30pm and 7.30pm The world’s leading theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to the UK in May by popular demand with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE. The production has been re-choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice, together with 2002 World Champion and Olympic Medallist Ilia Averbukh and international medallist Maria Orlova. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE returns hot on the heels of the company’s worldwide tour of Swan Lake on Ice. Together these stunning productions from The Imperial Ice Stars have garnered international critical acclaim and been enjoyed by over two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Tokyo to Moscow.


The Leicester City Blues Festival 2008 - 12:00AM 01/06/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
"The Blues is a broad church and we're going to spend three days raising its roof!" Acts confirmed so far: Heavy Trash (feat. Jon Spencer) (US), King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys, Mike Sanchez & the Portions, Alvin Youngblood Hart (US), Ian Siegal, The Heavy, Hijak Oscar, The Hamsters, Groanbox Boys (US), Kent Duchaine (US), Ian Parker Band, The Travelling Riverside Blues Band, Tam White, Matt Andersen (Canada), The Sugars, Johnny Dickinson, Harper (Australia), Mick Pini with Al Sansome, Son of Dave, Rory Ellis (Australia), The Oli Brown Band, Dani Wilde, Tipitina, Johnny Walker (Soledad Brothers) (US). Mainheadliner still TBC, plus many more acts...


Derby Mountain Rescue Team: Stroll in the Park at Kedleston Hall - 10:30AM 01/06/2008
location - Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
Derby Mountain Rescue Team: Stroll in the Park. Support your local mountain rescue team at their annual fundraising walk. Register on 01332 830839 or email sitp@derbymrt.org.uk. Prices £10.00 registration fee.


Street Jam! - 11:00AM 01/06/2008
location - Leicester
Schools and Young peoples Dance Day Town Hall Square, Humberstone Gate West, The Clock Tower and Gallowtree Gate Leicester has a wealth of school and community dance groups that attract a large number of young people to participate in dance classes and activities. Young people from all backgrounds and cultures will be given the opportunity to take part in a special day of dance especially for young performers. Hip-hop to Bhangra, Tap to Ballet, all welcome!


Open Garden at Locko Park - 02:00PM 01/06/2008
location - Locko Park, The Estate Office, Locko Park, Nr. Spondon, Derby
The private gardens and chapel at Locko Park will be open. Organ playing and singing,light refreshments. Proceeds for St Werburg's Church, Spondon. Parking available beyond lake, near the hall. £1.50 adults, 50p children.


Real Deal Comedy Jam - 08:00PM 01/06/2008
location - The Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Another exciting line-up from the ’No 1 Stand-up comedy Jam in the UK’ - The Real Deal Comedy Jam. Line Up: Michael Colyar Kaream Green Joe Bor Kat (Host) Tickets £15-£20 (Concessions available for Group Bookings and NUS.)


Race for Life - 07:00AM 01/06/2008
location - Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
Race for Life- supporting Cancer Research UK. Please confirm times prior to event.


Binns Organ Recital - 02:45PM 01/06/2008
location - The Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham
This free organ recital will be given by Henry Fairs who is organist to the University of Birmingham and an organ tutor at the Birmingham conservatoire. He has won several major organ competitions.


Bestwood Welfare Black Diamonds Brass - 01:45PM 01/06/2008
location - Wollaton Park, Wollaton Road
Part of Autokarna & Nottingham Evening Post Motor Show 13.45 - 16.30


Tonyas Challenge Off Road Cycling Events - 08:30AM 01/06/2008
location - Southwell Rugby Club, Southwell, Nottingham
Whether you want a bimble with the kids (5 or 9 miles) or go all out for a fast time and tired legs on the longer, hillier routes (20 or 37 miles), this off road cycle challenge has it all. Great trails, great views, heaps of food. Entry forms: www.tonyas-challenge.org Adults £10.00 Children £5.00 Family £25.00 ( 2 adults, up to 3 children)


Autokarna and Nottingham Evening Post Motor Show - 10:00AM 01/06/2008
location - Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, Nottingham
Premier Classic and New Motor Show. Great family day out. Over 500 vintage, veteran and classic vehicles will be on display at this popular event, along with a new car motor show, entertainment, refreshments and a small fun fair.


Real Deal Comedy Jam - 08:00PM 01/06/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Another exciting line-up from the ’No 1 Stand-up comedy Jam in the UK’ - The Real Deal Comedy Jam. Line Up: Michael Colyar Kaream Green Joe Bor Kat (Host) Tickets £15-£20 (Concessions available for Group Bookings and NUS.)


The Leicester City Blues Festival 2008 - 02:00PM 01/06/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
"The Blues is a broad church and we're going to spend three days raising its roof!" Acts confirmed so far include Gary Moore, Alvin Youngblood Hart, David Honeyboy Edwards, Mike Sanchez & The Portions, The Hamsters, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, Ian Siegal and Billy Childish.


With My Head - 03:00PM 01/06/2008
location - The Y Theatre, Leicester
Travel on a journey, not in the stomach of a big metal bird, but on the backs of little white animals with paper wings, to a world where mud becomes mountains, mountains become clouds, clouds become animals, where animals fly and clouds fall on mountains, which become mud again. With My Head is a small story about getting away, wanting to be rescued and wanting to know where we come from. Performed by acclaimed, innovative theatre company Reckless Sleepers,,it is suitable for children aged 6 and over.


Farside 2 - 08:00PM 01/06/2008
location - The Y Theatre, Leicester
Tickets: Free Admission Farside 2 welcomes you to an international acoustic music club seeking to encourage the diverse array of musical talent on offer in the region with featured artists and open mic slots. Singers and instrumentalists from all backgrounds will find a ready welcome. For monthly listings, check the local press and web: www.farside2.org.uk