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Community

Transformed Youth Group (Yr 7-9)

Hey all, Welcome to Youth Together, this is a great group where we have all ages from Year 7 to Year 13. This is a time in the week where we can have some together, be social in games, eat food together, worship, discuss and look at God's Word. In these sessions we look to encourage and build one another up by sometimes having some of the older ones take the lead on certain activities. This happens every Thursday in term time from 6:45 to 8:15 pm. Every half term we have a social, switching between off-site socials (like going bowling) and on-site ones (like games evenings). Come along and join us, we would love to meet you. If you have any questions, please

Thu 23 Jul18:45Christ Church(0.8mi)

via Christ Church

Arts & Culture

Five Leaves New Poetry launch - Restless by Diana Bosworth

Thursday, 23rd July, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row Nottingham

Thu 23 Jul20:00Five Leaves Bookshop(2.2mi)

via Five Leaves Bookshop

Likely freeArts & Culture

Five Leaves New Poetry launch - Restless by Diana Bosworth Fully booked, see below for waiting list

Thursday, 23rd July, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row Nottingham

Thu 23 Jul20:00Five Leaves Bookshop(2.2mi)

via Five Leaves Bookshop

Comedy

Around £4.50

Stand Up To Knife Crime 2026

Stand Up To Knife Crime is back at Metronome this July, with performances from Lyvia, Slendz, Omari Marsalis and Jah Digga.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Metronome(2.3mi)

via MetronomeLocal gem

Community

1st Clifton Shoot Night

Enter your email address to register on the 44th Nottingham (Basford) Scouts website.

Thu 23 Jul20:3044th Nottingham Scouts(0.2mi)

via 44th Nottingham ScoutsLocal gem

Live Music

Open Mic Night at The Bierkeller

Open Mic Night – Your Stage Awaits! Whether you’re an experienced performer or just starting out, our Open Mic Night is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent and have a blast! Every Thursday at 8pm, we roll out the stage for musicians, singers, and performers of all kinds. Grab the House Guitar, Bass, or Drums, or just bring your voice! What to Expect: Live Music – Jam solo, with your band, or just vibe along with others. Drink Deals – Enjoy special offers on your favourite drinks while you watch or perform. Great Vibes – A welcoming, relaxed atmosphere for everyone to connect through music. Simply sign up on the night!

Thu 23 Jul21:00Nottingham Bierkeller(2.3mi)

via Nottingham Bierkeller

Arts & Culture

Altered Images Exhibition

Drop in and celebrate Nottingham Creative Photography Group's 2026 exhibition, Altered Images, showing until Friday 24 July. Location: Nottingham Central Library Nottingham Central Library When: Launch event Thursday 28 May, Exhibition showing until Friday 24 July View More

Fri 24 JulAspley Library(0.6mi)

via Aspley LibraryLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Made You Look

This visceral one-man poetry show explores masculinity, identity, and the experience of being an immigrant in modern Britain.

Fri 24 JulNottingham Playhouse Trust Limited(2.1mi)

via Nottingham Playhouse Trust LimitedLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

We Could Be Heroes – The Triple Bill

We Could Be Heroes - Triple Bill will consist of: Brick by Noah Baguley, Every God Has Its Day by Grace Carter and A Foot Is Not An Appropriate Prize For The Tombola by Dan McVey.

Fri 24 JulNottingham Playhouse Trust Limited(2.1mi)

via Nottingham Playhouse Trust LimitedLocal gem

Community

Amplify Seasons: Summer

Join us for an evening of bold new work, fresh perspectives, and original voices, celebrating the new talent from across...

Fri 24 JulNottingham Playhouse Trust Limited(2.1mi)

via Nottingham Playhouse Trust LimitedLocal gem

Live Music

The Truffle Valley Boys [Blue Grass]

The Truffle Valley Boys are a band with a mission: to bring back the raw, powerful and authentic sound of the early years of Bluegrass music, no compromises. And all performed around a single microphone and using period instrumentation.

Fri 24 JulPeggy's Skylight(2.3mi)

via Peggy's Skylight

Community

Cellar Sessions - Volcanic Wine Regions II

Volcanic Wines - Discovering a unique terroir

Fri 24 JulWeaver's Wine(2.4mi)

via Weaver's WineLocal gem

Theatre

Around £20

Open Air Theatre: Pinocchio

A wooden puppet runs away, hoping to find fun and adventure, but instead finds demanding bosses, con-artists and peer-pressure. Bombarded by money, games and other attention-grabbing attractions, how can Pinocchio ever become a real boy when even lies told to cover up awkward truths are as plain as the nose on his face?

Fri 24 JulWollaton Park Car Park(2.4mi)

via Wollaton Park Car ParkLocal gem

Theatre

Around £20

July | Open Air Theatre

Fri 24 JulWollaton Park Car Park(2.4mi)

via Wollaton Park Car ParkLocal gem

Community

Baskets & Woven Dreams

Taking basket weaving as a metaphor, this workshop will look at contemporary forms and approaches to creative pieces around the themes of purpose and hope, using a variety of colours, textures, and…

Fri 24 JulNational Justice Museum(2.5mi)

via National Justice MuseumLocal gem

History & Heritage

Pride at the Museum

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July, various times

Fri 24 JulNational Justice Museum(2.5mi)

via National Justice MuseumLocal gem

Community

FOMO Fridays

Visit Popworld Nottingham for our event FOMO Fridays in Nottingham on Friday 24 July 2026.

Fri 24 Jul80s Party Nights(4.7mi)

via 80s Party NightsLocal gem

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Venues with events near Basford, Old

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Nottingham Playhouse Trust Limited2.1 miles away Five Leaves Bookshop2.2 miles away Wollaton Park Car Park2.4 miles away

More about Basford, Old

Nottinghamshire, England

Basford, Old is in Nottinghamshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Copper Studios and Queensberry Baptist Church, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Basford, Old events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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