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Five things to do in Gedling borough this weekend, Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March

We share the best of what to do, see and eat this weekend

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Are you looking forward to the weekend?

This weekend there is lots on offer across the borough for film fans, taco lovers and shoppers.

Take a look at what is going on in our guide below.

Events correct at the time of going to press but could be subject to change.

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Country Music Night

The Nags Head, Carlton, April 4 @thenagscarlton

Enjoy a night of your favourite country music tracks at the Nag’s Head in Carlton from 8pm until midnight.

Easter and Spring Craft Fayre

Floralands Farm Park, April 5-6 Floralands Farm Park

Meet local crafters and small business owners at their stalls and find some great unique gifts, food, clothing, jewellery and more. Free entry to look around our craft stalls and why not explore the rest of the site too. The fayre marks the start of the Easter activities on the farm including meeting the chicks, bottle feeding the lambs and cuddles with the rabbits, plus lots of Spring and Easter gift ideas in the gift shop. Spring flowers and plants at the are available at the garden centre and tasty treats are for sale in the cafe.

FILM: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (15)

The Bonington, April 5, @TheBonington

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Two-time Academy Award® winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove (12A)

The Bonington Theatre, April 5, @TheBonington

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

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Tickets are priced at £12.50

Papplewick Pumping Station’s Artists, Makers and Fine Foods Market

Papplewick Pumping Station, April 6, Papplewick Pumping Station

Papplewick Pumping Station Artists, Makers & Fine Foods (AMFF) Market will have up to 51 traders offering curated artwork and crafts along with well a wealth of artisan food stalls and street food traders to enjoy lunch with. Always live music to enjoy alongside Aither Brewery Artisan Beer & Ale on Tap. You can also enjoy a freshly ground and brewed coffee too.

Tours of The Pumping House built in 1880 and a trip down to the underground reservoirs will be taking place on the day, both for just a small fee. Volunteers will also be showing off many steam locomotives too.

Entry to the event is free and it takes place between 11am-3pm.

Let us know if you have an event going on that you want plugging in our weekly weekend guide by emailing news@gedlingeye.co.uk

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