Looking for something to do in Gedling this summer? Here’s a roundup of events from July to the end of August that you can get involved with over the summer holiday.
We’ve organised by (click to navigate to each section):
No matter your age, background or interests, we’re sure you’ll find something you can get stuck in with this summer!
For families and children
Summer Jobs Fair
July 22 from 1pm to 4pm
Location: Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Nottingham Road, Arnold, NG5 6LU
Cost: Free!
Join Gedling Borough Council and our partners, the Department for Work and Pensions, for the Summer Jobs Fair.
This is a great opportunity to speak to a wide range of local and national employers and providers who offer a variety of vacancies, apprenticeships, courses and opportunities, including giving employability advice on the day.
There is no booking required, just drop in on the day.
Organisations you can talk to at the event
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Boots
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Department for Work and Pensions
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East Midlands Chamber
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Futures
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Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Leisure
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Inspire
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Jigsaw Homes
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National Careers Service
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Nottingham College
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Nottinghamshire Police
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Notts Fire and Rescue Service
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Now Education
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West Notts College
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Plus more organisations to be confirmed!
Gedling Summer Skate 2025
June 21 to August 17
Location: Arnot Hill park, Newstead skatepark, Standhill skatepark, Jubilee Park skatepark
Cost: Free!
The Gedling Summer Skate is back for 2025!
Get involved in a variety of different FREE events at skateparks around the borough of Gedling, hosted by Skate Nottingham and funded by Gedling Borough Council. For ages 7+.
Sat 19 July at Standhill skatepark, Carlton, NG4 1JS
11am-12.30pm: Free skateboard coaching
12.30-4.30pm: Skate and Regenerate ramp building & skatepark repair
Sat 2 August at Jubilee Park skatepark, Burton Road, NG4 2QG
11am- 12.30pm: Free skateboard coaching
12.30 - 1.30pm: Skatepark design workshop
Skatepark consultation focussing on Lambley Lane skatepark throughout
Sun 17 August at Arnold Bowls, Arnot Hill Park, NG5 4HZ
1-3pm: Skate jam! Prizes & details to follow.
Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels
August 24 from 11am and from 2pm
Location: Bonington Theatre, High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE
Cost: £13 pp
Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels is an interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active.
Aimed at children aged 3+, the show features live music, puppetry and physical comedy and is presented by the fabulous Scoot Theatre.
There are two showings on Sunday 24 August: 11am and 2pm.
For over 55s
Gedling Indoor Bowls Club Summer Sundays
May 4 to August 31 from 8.30am to 9pm
Location: Gedling Indoor Bowls Club, Richard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1RL
Cost: £2.50 for 2 hours (members) / £3.50 for 2 hours (non-members and first-timers)
Enjoy summer bowling for less on Sundays throughout May, June, July, and August with Gedling Indoor Bowls Club.
Come along and give bowling a go on the indoor green at The Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton. The prices have been cut for the Summer Sunday Sessions.
Summer Sundays are available from 8.30am until 9pm every Sunday from the start of May until the end of August.
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Members: Bowl for just £2.50 (2 hours)
Non-members and first-timers: Only £3.50 (2 hours)
FREE use of bowls. Not got any bowling shoes? No problem - you can just bowl in your socks!
New to bowling? You can come along and have a FREE one hour taster session - get in touch (see below) and we will book you in.
Bowling is good for everyone:
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Boosts fitness, balance and mental wellbeing
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Fun, low-impact exercise
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Great social game for all ages.
Find out more via email [email protected] or give the club a call on 0115 961 7623 (during office hours: Mon/Wed/Fri, 8.30am–12.30pm).
For arts lovers
Tina Turner Ultimate Tribute
July 19 from 6.30pm
Location: Bonington Theatre, High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE
Cost: £22 pp
Sass Brown & The River Deep Band (headline)
Sass Brown has been performing her tribute to Tina Turner all over the UK and into Europe for the past 12 years. A seasoned performer who can get any party going with her tribute to a stage, film and musical icon. Not to be missed!
The Zenyth Collective (support) from 6.30pm
The Zenyth Collective formed in 2021 by Tony ‘Bass Fingers’ are a talented group of Nottingham musicians covering feel good classic rock and indie songs.
Mark Ritchie – he just can’t help himself
July 23 from 7.30pm
Location: Bonington Theatre, High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE
Cost: £5 pp
Mark Ritchie has toured the world and is a regular at the Edinburgh fringe.
He returns to Bonington Theatre with a hilarious new storytelling show, that he will be taking to Edinburgh later this summer… Mark Ritchie, he just can’t help himself!
The Alliance
July 26 from 9pm
Location: Richard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1RL
Cost: Free!
Come along for a fun evening of live entertainment with multi-instrumental trio, The Alliance, performing at Richard Herrod Centre!
Free entry (no ticket required).
Main bar - over 18s only.
Live on stage from 9pm, the bar will be open until 11pm.
There will be a 30 minute interval.
Bootleg Shadows
July 27 from 7.30pm
Location: Bonington Theatre, High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE
Cost: £20 pp
The Bootleg Shadows perform a unique concert that encompasses the Shadows amazing career from 1960 up until the early 80s. You are invited to relive fantastic hits such as Apache, Foot Tapper, Riders in The Sky, Atlantis, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki, Cavatina, FBI plus some hit songs of “Cliff” and a few wild cards for good measure!
For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60s and enjoys a few laughs on the way, The Bootleg Shadows perform a unique tribute that has audiences humming the tunes and doing the Shadows famous walk long after they have left the Theatre.
American Highway Classic Rock Show
August 16 from 7.30pm
Location: Bonington Theatre, High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE
Cost: £22 pp
Come along to The Bonington Theatre to enjoy the sounds of some great US artists, including bands like The Eagles, The Byrds, The Steve Miller Band, and artists like Boz Scaggs, Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley Tom Petty, Neil Young and many more.
With the AMERICAN HIGHWAY Tribute Show, you can experience all of this amazing live music, packed into one evening.
Summer Sounds
August 2 to August 23
Location: Bonington Theatre, High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE
Cost: £8 pp / £7 concessions / £5 16-25 members
Summer Sounds brings exciting live new music to the Bonington Theatre Bar this August.
Saturday 2 August: Dorothy Ella and Elijah
Dorothy Ella's bright, upbeat fusion of funk, soul and indie pop is rapidly grabbing attention around the UK as she continues on her mission “to spread musical sunshine”.
Trent’s Got Talent winner Elijah is a rising star on the Nottingham scene, showing every sign of breaking out and becoming a major player in the city and beyond. The promising young singer-songwriter exudes passion with every captivating performance.
7.30pm Doors
8 - 8.45pm- Elijah
9.15 - 10pm - Dorothy Ella
Saturday 23 August: Tash Bird and James Gooch
Innovative singer-songwriter Tash Bird implements live looping techniques to create her astounding idiosyncratic sound. Soulful and stirring, Tash’s euphoric music offers a candid account of her struggles and triumphs. Her self-released debut EP 'Normal Is Boring' smashed into the Top 20 on the iTunes UK singer-songwriter charts.
James Gooch first grabbed attention as the front of the rowdy Nottingham indie rock band Reflekter. As a solo artist, James takes an introspective approach on his personal projects and explores his inner relationship with the wider world.
8pm Doors
8.30 - 9.15pm - James Gooch
9.30 - 10.15pm - Tash Bird
Echo Beach
August 30 from 9pm
Location: Richard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1RL
Cost: Free!
Echo Beach return to the Richard Herrod Centre this summer for another brilliant evening of live entertainment. They will be performing classic 80s hits from artists such as Soft Cell, Human League, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and many more!
Free entry (no ticket required).
Main bar - over 18s only.
Live on stage from 9pm, the bar will be open until 11pm.
There will be a 30-minute interval.
