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Mill Waters - Partnership and Governance Project

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Mill Waters Festival

Saturday 12th September, 11am–3pm Sutton Lawn Park

Join us for our OPEN DAY HERITAGE EVENT!

The festival begins at 11am at the top of Sutton Lawn, one of Ashfield’s two Green Flag Mill Waters Parks. Set on the central grassed area, the event will be surrounded by the park’s much‑loved facilities — the play area, tennis courts, bowling club and skatepark — with the lake and orchard just a short stroll away. This event is suitable for all the family.

Getting here by car

Top Entrance (Lawn Avenue, NG17 5FU): Use the one‑way system from the A38 onto Station Road and then Lawn Avenue. Exit via Albion Road. Extra parking will be available on the day.

Bottom Car Park (Lucknow Drive, NG17 4LS): Disabled parking spaces available on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Festival Zones

Held in celebration of Open Heritage Days, the festival will be divided into four themed quarters:

  • Wellbeing

  • Nature

  • Heritage

  • Entertainment

What’s happening on the day

You’ll find a wide range of activities, performances and attractions, including:

  • Traditional crafts

  • Vintage cars

  • Outdoor theatre and drama workshops

  • Wellbeing and heritage walks

  • Live music from a band

  • Sports activities and tennis sessions

  • Nature‑based activities

  • Superhero appearances

  • Picnic areas

  • Food and drink stalls

  • Information and advice from local wellbeing teams

Plus much more for all ages to enjoy.

ABOUT

With a strong passion for local community engagement and nature-based initiatives, I am excited to be part of such an amazing project. Partnerships both onsite and beyond will be developed as part of the Next Steps Project, along with exploring governance options for the Mill Waters sites.  
Mill Waters is a beautiful green and blue public space where visitors can connect with nature and discover medieval, industrial, and social heritage, all within the urban surroundings of Ashfield and Mansfield in North Nottinghamshire. It links The Lawn, Kings Mill Reservoir, and Hermitage Ponds.  Learn more about Mill Waters here 
You can also visit the Mill Waters facebook page here
 
The Mill Waters Next Steps Project has received £258,498 for a two-year program to build on the success of the first project, guiding Mill Waters through a period of growth, enhancing existing engagement, and creating new opportunities for heritage and nature activities for people of all ages and abilities.  

Sarah


 

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