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Today's edition of the Nottinghamian follows the reconstruction progress at a fire-ravaged pub that has been closed since a devastating blaze in June. We also look at the important issue of food waste and take inspiration from the ideas of Nottingham's top chef.
There's a heart-warming story of how residents, doing their bit to preserve wildlife, have won the title 'Britain's Biggest Hedgehog Street'. Plus we have a round-up of the top ten things to do this week across Nottingham from doughnut decorating for children to a tribute to the late great George Michael.
Veg ice cream
It's far from his usual style of culinary magic but Nottingham's most celebrated chef has been concocting recipes using ingredients that most of us would put in the bin. Sat Bains, owner of two-Michelin starred Restaurant Sat Bains in Lenton Lane, has been doing his bit to help reduce global waste and inspire home cooks to get creative in the kitchen.
He was one of three chefs around the world challenged by the Why Waste? project. Instead of being binned carrot and beetroot trimmings, melon rind and the outer shell of fennel were candied and used to turn soft vanilla ice cream into Tutti Fruitti with a cone made out of stale bread and a drizzle made from beetroot scraps.
You might think coming from a Michelin-starred chef, there's all sorts of fancy techniques and equipment required but that's not the case. Find out more here
Pub progress
Work is well underway to rebuild the Tap & Run pub in Upper Broughton after it was devastated by fire back in June. It will cost an estimated £1m to reconstruct the pub, co-owned by two well known members of the cricketing world, Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney.
A new roof is currently going on and once the pub is watertight, the internal work can begin - and Mr Gurney said there was a lot to do. He said: "We're going to have to dry out the floors, make sure the underfloor heating's working, then put in brand new electrics and plumbing. It's pretty much a new build."
With insurers accepting liability for the accidental blaze, work on the popular venue started almost immediately, and initially involved making the site safe, erecting the fencing around the site and removing any precarious timbers. The gable ends were taken down, as were the chimneys, to make sure there was no danger to public health.
Such is the level of affection that Upper Broughton villagers have for the pub and its workers, they collected £1,500 to donate to the team in lieu of the tips they've been missing out on. Read the full story here
Weather and trivia
Weather: Chilly start with a grass frost and fog patches which may be slow to clear in places, then largely dry and sunny with light winds. Freshening breeze later. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
UV: Low
Further reading: 'Waiting in anticipation' over what happens to former bank
Trivia question: Grove Farm in Lenton, now a University of Nottingham sports field, was once owned by which king?
The answer to today’s trivia question is at the bottom of the newsletter.
What's on
Pick your own pumpkin, Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell - now until October 31
'Tis the season for pumpkin picking (and gourds and squashes) and there's 40,000+ to choose from for either carving a spooky face or turning into a warming autumnal soup. There's no need to book and entry is free. Simply head to the rolling Nottinghamshire countryside, just a few miles north of the city, just off the A6097. Pumpkins range from £3-£9. Little Schnauzer Coffee Company and Rocket Dogs will have pop up eateries at the event, serving delicious food and drink.
South Pacific, Theatre Royal - Tues 18 October to Sat 22 October
Boasting one of Rodgers & Hammerstein's most memorable scores, the much-loved musical features songs such as Some Enchanted Evening and I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa My Hair. The powerful love story, set on a South Pacific island during World War II, is brought to life in an epic new five star production direct from the West End, featuring a full orchestra. Book tickets here
BrewDog Notts: Bottle Club, Broad Street, Hockley - Weds 19 October
Bring along a bottle to share with like-minded people. The theme is collaboration - the style doesn't matter, as long as it involves a collab with either another brewery, a coffee roaster, a clothing brand, nothing is off limits. Full details here
The World Famous Baby and Toddler Disco, Nottingham Playhouse, Weds 19 October
Designed for children up to the age of four, and equally enjoyable for parents. A chance to dance, socialise, play party games and sing along. The music is a brilliant mixture of children's songs and music the adults can enjoy too. It's the best children's party ever - and there's even party bags to take home. Book for the hour-long session here
Sugababes plus Kara Marni, Motorpoint Arena -Thursday 20 October
The chart-topping, multi-platinum trio Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan - the short-lived original line-up are back together for a 17-date tour. The trio, who reunited for the 20th anniversary of their debut album One Touch, will be setting the stage alive with their effortlessly stylish British pop. Tickets here
Nick Helm: What Have We Become? Glee Club - Thursday October 20
As the survivors of a global pandemic crawl from their fortified boltholes and begin to rebuild society, what is left of them and who amongst them dares to lead them to the light? Join critically acclaimed and multi award-winning comedian Nick Helm as he embarks on a show so insightful, so honest, so legitimate that it will fix all of society’s problems and lead the way to a new plane of existence. This is the future. The future is now. Tickets here
Freedom: The Music of George Michael, Royal Concert Hall - Friday 21 October
A tribute to one of the world's most iconic music legends celebrating the immense catalogue of award-winning hits, from fast-paced classics to sensational ballads. X Factor winner and musical theatre star Joe McElderry will be singing George Michael's greatest hits live with a full band. The high energy show will take fans on an unmissable journey through George's greatest hits including Careless Whisper, Club Tropicana, Faith and Fastlove. Buy tickets here
After Dark - A Victorian Gothic Adventure, Nottingham Castle, from Sat 22 October to Sun 30 October
Join famous Paranormal Investigator Dr Abraham van Helsing for an evening of spooky storytelling. On the 13th day of October, 1877, three experienced workmen installing new handrails and lighting in the caves beneath Nottingham Castle mysteriously vanished. When they didn't return to the surface at 6pm as normal, two maids working in the Ducal Palace looked down the stairs and were over-awed by 'a red, fiery glow, a noise akin to a baying hound, and toxic, sulphurous smells' emanating from the depths. Find out more here
Anthems for Grown-Ups, Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham - Saturday 22 October
Discos for Grown-ups had the nation dancing around their living room during the pandemic. Now it's back at the Belgrave Rooms for a one-off 90's and 00's dance anthem special. Get your whistles and glow sticks out and dance the night away to classics such as Faithless, Basement Jaxx, Moloko, Fatboy, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, Robin S, Jamiroquai, Black Box, Ultra Nate, Beyonce, Eric Prydz, Darude, Spiller, Underworld and many more. Buy tickets here
Halloween Doughnut Decorating Workshop, Doughnotts, King Street, Nottingham - Sat 22 October and Sun 23 October
A two-hour doughnut decorating session at the shop in King Street. Youngsters will have three doughnuts to decorate with spooky and sweet decorations in the upstairs seating area. Limited to ten children, from 1pm to 3pm. Tickets are £16. Find out more here
Hedgehog haven
Villagers have created 'Britain's Biggest Hedgehog Street' with a series of 'highways' for the prickly creatures, linking to more than 30 gardens. Residents, on Dale Road, Keyworth, have made gaps, in or under garden fences or walls, to allow hedgehogs to freely roam in search of food, mates, and nesting materials - a small but vital action for the species' long-term survival.
The road was crowned 'Britain's Biggest Hedgehog Street' by wildlife charities The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), who together run the nationwide campaign Hedgehog Street.
Many residents led by Jennifer Manning-Ohren, of the non-for-profit community group Wild Things Keyworth, have been working to make Keyworth hedgehog friendly since July 2021. Read more here
That’s all for today
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The answer to today’s trivia question, King Edward VIII
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