Reading & Libraries
Summer Reading Challenge 2023: Ready, Set, Read!
The Summer Reading Challenge is up and running in Inspire Libraries until Sunday 3 September
Published on 9th July 2023
Reading & Libraries
Discovery day at Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre
We are thrilled to announce an inspiring ‘Day of Discovery’ on Saturday 15 July 2023, 9:30am – 12:30pm. This special celebratory event marks the completion of refurbishment works and we invite the community to experience the exciting progress we have made.
Published on 4th July 2023
Arts & Culture
Huge showcase of young Nottinghamshire music and dance talent comes to Nottingham Playhouse
Inspire Youth Arts will showcase some of their best and recent work including The Mother of Tension Hip Hop dance theatre piece, alt rockstars ALT BLK ERA, the first disabled led orchestral project the Able Orchestra, award-winning inclusive dance company SANDance, and more.
Published on 3rd July 2023
Inspire
The Stars of Inspire: Winners at the Inspire Awards 2021-23 Announced!
The winners from the 2021-23 Inspire Awards were unveiled last night at Inspire’s outstanding awards evening held at Mansfield Central Library
Published on 30th June 2023
Reading & Libraries
Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre opens its doors
Following £62.6 million investment from the Government's Towns Fund, your new Library and Learning Centre is here!
Published on 19th June 2023
Reading & Libraries
Connect with your community and help beat the blues this Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness Awareness Week takes place from 12th – 18th June 2023, raising awareness and encouraging conversations about feeling lonely. Explore this year’s theme “Connection Matters” and indulge in opportunities libraries offer to help you to connect with others.
Published on 13th June 2023
Reading & Libraries
Say hello to your improved Burton Joyce Library
Step in to your new and improved Burton Joyce Library, and come along to the official relaunch on Saturday 8 July!
Published on 12th June 2023
Reading & Libraries
Opening the doors to adult learning in new Stapleford Library and Learning Centre
An exciting new £741k educational facility in Stapleford will open on 17th June, followed by an official launch and Discovery Day on 24th June between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
Published on 8th June 2023
College (16-24)
Summer Takeover at MyPlace: Young creatives from TAKEOVER to launch second pop up fete in Mansfield
16-18yr old students from Inspire College and the latest cohort of volunteering programme, Takeover, will be bringing the beach to Mansfield this June at the programme’s next public pop up at MyPlace.
Published on 25th May 2023
Inspire
Inspire staff visit Gutersloh as part of Urban X-Change Network programme
Last week, a party of 10 intrepid Inspire staff, learners and volunteers set off on an epic train ride to Gutersloh in Germany as part of the Urban X-Change Network programme.
Published on 25th May 2023
Heritage
Inspire gets Hands On with Heritage in 2023!
Saturday 12 May saw Mansfield Central Library taken over by free and fun activities and attractions for Hands On Heritage Day 2023.
Published on 24th May 2023
Inspire
Finalists announced for Inspire Awards 2021-23
Inspire Awards - celebrating the best of learning, creativity, innovation, service and excellence from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023.
Published on 19th May 2023
Arts & Culture
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust unveils new arrow sculpture inspired by mining and nature at Rainworth Heath Nature Reserve
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has proudly unveiled its new sculpture at Rainworth Heath Nature Reserve.
Published on 16th May 2023
Reading & Libraries
Blidworth Library has received its makeover!
Take a look at your new and improved Blidworth Library, plus you're invited to attend our official reopening event on Saturday 10 June.
Published on 15th May 2023
Reading & Libraries
Woodthorpe Library to be given new look this summer
The final library to receive investment from the Libraries Improvement Fund is set to close for eight weeks from Monday 5 June 2023.
Published on 2nd May 2023
