Christmas lights
See the Christmas lights switched on around the county at the following events. Don't forget, many ceremonies are just a small part of a much bigger family day out with gift stalls, activities, carol singing and more.
Contact the Nottingham tourism centre on 08444 77 5678 for latest event news and updates.
Nottingham
18 November, 4.30pm-8.30pm
Nottingham’s festive lights switch on (6.25pm) to complete the winter wonderland alongside the opening of the Victoria Centre Ice Rink and Frankfurt German Christmas market in Old Market Square. The lights will ripple throughout the city centre to the contemporary tree at Canning Circus.
West Bridgford
21 November, Central Avenue and Gordon Road, West Bridgford
Take in the atmosphere as you stroll around the farmers market and craft fair, pick up last minute gifts in the local shops or simply take off the chill with mulled wine, mince pies, hot chestnuts and other tasty treats.
The day will be filled with entertainment, from traditional choirs to singing Christmas Crackers - there’ll be plenty to get you in the Christmas mood! Why not bring the children down to see Father Christmas - he’ll be setting up camp in his magical grotto on Gordon Square for one day only. Tell Father Christmas how good you’ve been and post your Christmas list to Lapland.
There's musical entertainment and carol singing on Central Avenue from 2pm. The exciting build up to the big switch on will be filled with a special performance from Britain’s Got Talent 2009 semi finalists, Irresistible from 4pm onwards. Hear them belt out their 1940s inspired melody of hits including Candyman, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and many more.
Join the Mayor of Rushcliffe and Trent FM Breakfast Show hosts Twiggy and Emma as they light up West Bridgford with an array of fireworks and twinkling lights in our finale and grand switch on at 5pm. http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=8580
Elsewhere in Robin Hood county
The count down to Christmas is under way in Nottinghamshire. In a special edition of BBC Nottingham's 'The Guide' are details of where and when the Christmas lights are to be switched on in Robin Hood county. The first official lights to go on are in Mansfield where S Club will be joined by Barney the Dinosaur. The last switch on is in Bunny. All events listed are free to attend.
Details courtesy of the BBC Nottingham website
Mansfield
12 November
Mansfield's lights switch on event starts at 5.30pm. Jo O'Meara, Paul Cattermole and Bradley McIntosh of S Club will be headlining, and there'll be Barney the Dinosaur, a Christmas parade, cast members from Mansfield Palace Theatre's pantomime, Aladdin, a firework display and Santa. The lights go on at 6.45pm.
Newark
29 November
Newark's lights will be switched on at 5pm on in the Market Place. The event begins at 11am with the opening of the Newark Christmas Charity and Craft Market. There will also be fun-fair rides and catering stalls, santa will be in his grotto in the Buttermarket Shopping Centre and music from three local school choirs, Neil Martin performs big band classics and Carlton Male Voice Choir will be belting out seasonal songs. See the website for full details.