The John Godber Centre

Art: Connect in Colour
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7FQ, United Kingdom
Art: Connect in Colour
Join The Opaque Elephant on Thursday 2nd October for their Art: Connect in Colour session.
Explore a new method for expression every month. No experience or artistic talent necessary. This is about exploring life, feelings, and thoughts through different artistic mediums.
Contact them directly for more information via their page or view their website – https://theopaqueelephant.co.uk/to book a place
We’re home to a number of wonderful crafting groups throughout the month for those looking to enjoy their creativity and meet like minded people and we’re excited to welcome these new sessions to the timetable this Autumn.

Community Craft Fair - October
2025-10-05 11:00 - 14:00
Come join us for our October Community Craft Fair
These new regular events are a lovely crafternoon for the whole community to enjoy welcoming craft stalls along with community and charity stalls and a warm and friendly welcome each time to our community venue in Hucknall.
There will be a cakes and refreshments area to raise funds for our registered charities and a children’s activity corner for younger visitors. Our hope is to provide a place to meet and catchup in the local area and shop some wonderful creatives and sip.
We welcome new stall holders selling crafts, gifts, books and beauty as well as regular stall holders who have stood with us in the past at our festive and seasonal events.
The John Godber Centre and its churches are part of registered charity (charity number 1132272) and stall hire as well as funds raised on the day contribute to our activities and refurbishments.
We’re pleased to share Lovelace Theatre Group will be joining us raising funds for their community group that is based in the John Godber Centre at our OCTOBER Community Craft Fair.
The lovely members of Lovelace Theatre Group will be joining us selling refreshments and cakes during the event and also have a fundraising stall promoting their group and upcoming productions.
The group meets here on a Monday and Thursday evening as well as a wonderful junior group on a Wednesday evening (in term time)
The group engage in the production of plays, musicals and amateur theatre and puts on three productions a year and has a long history dating back to the late 60’s. Their next production is the Vicar of Dibley 16th-18th October and their annual pantomime 15th-18th January.
Those interested in booking a stall at the events please contact us on 0115 963 9633 or by email reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk. Octobers event is now sold out but we do have space for our November Christmas Market on the 16th November.

Christmas Fayre
2025-11-16 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for our annual Christmas Fayre
A great fun festive family event with stalls and plenty of Christmas community spirit
Raising funds for St Mary Magdalene Church, St John Evangelist and John Godber Centre
There will be
🎄Christmas stalls selling wonderful festive creatives for all your Christmas gift needs
🎅Charity stalls including Raffle, Tombolas and prize everytime
🎄Enjoy a break and a natter in our refreshment bar area with cakes, mulled wine and mince pies available
🎅Children’s Christmas activities from our Church children’s worker, come have a chat about all the things going on this festive period
🎄Come enjoy a lovely afternoon of festive spirit and enjoy an early treat, with FREE entry and FREE parking
So many events, one great venue 💜

Christmas Market
2025-12-03 16:00 - 19:30
Come along to our fantastic indoor Christmas Market 2025!
There’ll be plenty of stalls for all your Christmas needs, including: Tombola, Cakes, Beauty, Jewellery, Gifts, Books, Cards, Crafts, and much, much more!
We’ve a bar, hot refreshments and local real ales and gin!
Part of the Hucknall Christmas Light Switch on and opening night of the Hucknall Tree Festival
So many events, one great venue 💜
Stalls will be on sale once Ashfield District Council confirm the event date is the 3rd December for the town light switch on.

Elftastic Family Christmas Party
2025-12-05 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for an evening of family fun and games for all ages, bringing the spirit of Christmas to all.
⭐ Elftastic Family Christmas Party ⭐
Book your tickets now for a night that will be sure to get you in the festive spirit, featuring the main man himeself our own cheeky elf!
Tickets can be reserved by calling 0115 963 9633 or emailing reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk
We’ve got another amazing night planned for you with great music and all of our favourite fun and games we know you all love so much.
So many events, One great venue 💜

Hucknall Flower Arrangers December Meeting
2025-12-10 14:30 - 16:30
Join the Hucknall Flower Arranging Group on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
Featuring flower arranging demonstrations and tutorials however in December due to the Christmas Light Switch on the session is the week after with a special festive demonstration to enjoy.
For further information contact Janice on 07514048008
See our Facebook page for recent demonstration images.
A warm, friendly welcoming group, new members or visitors welcome.

Countdown to 2026 New Year Party
2025-12-31 18:00 - 22:00
Come along to our fantastic Countdown to New Year 2026 Party!
As well as our New Year’s Eve family disco, there’ll be party games, quizzes, bingo, raffle, and a mini midnight countdown – great fun for all the family, from 6pm – 10pm.
Tickets are on sale now and selling fast! Contact the team on 0115 963 9633 or by email reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk

Lovelace Theatre Group - Pantomime
2026-01-15 - 2026-01-18
Join Lovelace Theatre Group for their 2026 pantomime “The Wizard of Oz”
The Lovelace’s production contains everything you would expect to find in a traditional panto, plenty of laughs for all the family!
Performances –
Thu 15th Jan at 7.30pm
Fri 16th Jan at 7.30pm
Sat 17th Jan at 2.30pm(tbc) & 7.30pm
Sun 18th Jan at 1.30pm (tbc) & 5.30pm (tbc)
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the lovely Linda on 07761092195.

Community Craft Fair - February 2026
2026-02-01 11:00 - 14:00
Come join us for our February Community Craft Fair
We’re looking forward to hosting our next Community Craft Fair on Sunday 1st February, come join us and support small businesses and creatives from the county. Shop local. Shop handmade. Shop happy.
Fundraising for our community venue in the heart of Hucknall but also Élise Florence Dance Company. The event is free to all to enter and free parking and will include:
🏵Craft and Gift Stalls including beauty, crafts, wood turning, jewellery and much more just in time for Valentines and Mothers Day gift inspiration
🌸Cakes and Refreshments (provided by and fundraising for Elise Florence School of Dance)
🏵Fun Children’s Craft Activities
🌸A place to relax and chat with others
We hope you’ll call in and enjoy this community event at the John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15 7FQ and enjoy a lovely CRAFTernoon with us.
These new regular events are a lovely crafternoon for the whole community to enjoy welcoming craft stalls along with community and charity stalls and a warm and friendly welcome each time to our community venue in Hucknall.
There will be a cakes and refreshments area to raise funds for our registered charities and a children’s activity corner for younger visitors. Our hope is to provide a place to meet and catchup in the local area and shop some wonderful creatives and sip.
We welcome new stall holders selling crafts, gifts, books and beauty as well as regular stall holders who have stood with us in the past at our festive and seasonal events.
The John Godber Centre and its churches are part of registered charity (charity number 1132272) and stall hire as well as funds raised on the day contribute to our activities and refurbishments.
We’re pleased to share Élise Florence Dance Company will be joining us raising funds for their dance school that is based in the John Godber Centre at our FEBRUARY Community Craft Fair.
The lovely members of the dance school will be joining us selling refreshments and cakes during the event and also have a fundraising stall promoting their school and upcoming shows
The school meets here 3 nights a week for children to adults and a range of dance styles
The dance school will be fundraising for their upcoming dance competitions to reduce costs for their youth members to engage and enjoy
Those interested in booking a stall at the events please contact us on 0115 963 9633 or by email reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk.

Hucknall Beer and Cider Festival 2026
2026-02-12 18:00 - 2026-02-15 18:00
12th-15th February 2026 – Hucknall Beer and Cider Festival
The annual Hucknall Beer Festival takes place 12th-15th February 2026, supported by Nottingham CAMRA
This year opening once more to the public on Thursday evening
Following the amazing success of last years event we’ll be back again with a great selection of real ales and ciders. Great food, atmosphere and live entertainment
See the festival page for further updates leading up to the event – thehucknallbeerfestival.co.uk
The festival is a charity fundraiser for the John Godber Centre, registered charity 1132272

Spring Fayre 2026
2026-03-08 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for our annual Spring Fayre on Sunday 8th March at the John Godber Centre, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7FQ.
This event is a more traditional Fayre in partnership with our Churches, St Mary Magdalene Church and St John the Evangelist.
There will be a raffle and cakes/refreshments to raise funds for the Churches as well as traditional stalls such as chocolate tombola, water and wine.
Alongside these we welcome a number of creative stallholders selling crafts, gifts, books and beauty to make it a lovely crafternoon for the community!
The John Godber Centre and its churches are part of registered charity (charity number 1132272) and stall hire as well as funds raised on the day contribute to our activities and refurbishments.
The event is free to all and will include:
🌱Craft and Gift Stalls
🌸Tombolas
🌱Raffle for the Churches
🌸Cakes and Refreshments
🌱Free Fun Childrens Craft Activities
Anyone wishing to hold a stall at the event (community groups, businesses or individuals)
Please contact Kim on 0115 9639633 or email reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk for details.
We hope you’ll call in and enjoy our latest event and see some of the wonderful creative stalls
So many events, one great venue 💜

Easter Family Party
2026-03-28 16:00 - 20:00
⭐ EASTER FAMILY PARTY ⭐ SATURDAY 28th MARCH | 4PM – 8PM⭐
Join us for our Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza – packed with springtime fun, laughter, sweet treats and magical memories.
Join us for a magical evening of music, dancing, games and egg-cellent fun for the whole family!
Taking the magic we create at our Elftastic and Countdown to New Year parties, Team Purple are turning our attention to Easter and launching our very first Easter celebration!
Expect silly games, joyful moments, prizes, top tunes and a buzzing party atmosphere for kids and grown-ups alike.
There’ll even be a bar for the grown-ups to enjoy a tasty tipple while the little ones dance the evening away.
Bring your own picnic and settle in for a cracking good night with friends and family.
Book your tickets today by calling 0115 963 9633 or email reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk
So many events, One great venue 💜

Community Craft Fair - July 2026
2026-07-05 11:00 - 14:00
Come join us for our July Community Craft Fair
We’re looking forward to hosting our next Community Craft Fair on Sunday 5th July, come join us and support small businesses and creatives from the county. Shop local. Shop handmade. Shop happy.
Fundraising for our community venue in the heart of Hucknall but also Tiny Tots Preschool. The event is free to all to enter and free parking and will include:
🏵Craft and Gift Stalls including beauty, crafts, wood turning, jewellery and much more
🌸Cakes and Refreshments (provided by and fundraising for Tiny Tots Preschool)
🏵Fun Children’s Craft Activities
🌸A place to relax and chat with others
We hope you’ll call in and enjoy this community event at the John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15 7FQ and enjoy a lovely CRAFTernoon with us.
These new regular events are a lovely crafternoon for the whole community to enjoy welcoming craft stalls along with community and charity stalls and a warm and friendly welcome each time to our community venue in Hucknall.
There will be a cakes and refreshments area to raise funds for our registered charities and a children’s activity corner for younger visitors. Our hope is to provide a place to meet and catchup in the local area and shop some wonderful creatives and sip.
We welcome new stall holders selling crafts, gifts, books and beauty as well as regular stall holders who have stood with us in the past at our festive and seasonal events.
The John Godber Centre and its churches are part of registered charity (charity number 1132272) and stall hire as well as funds raised on the day contribute to our activities and refurbishments.
We’re pleased to share Tiny Tots will be joining us raising funds for their preschool.
The wonderful staff team will be selling refreshments and cakes during the event and also have charity fundraising stalls at the event.
Those interested in booking a stall at the events please contact us on 0115 963 9633 or by email reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk.

Community Craft Fair - September 2026
2026-09-06 11:00 - 14:00
Come join us for our September Community Craft Fair
We’re looking forward to hosting our next Community Craft Fair on Sunday 6th September, come join us and support small businesses and creatives from the county. Shop local. Shop handmade. Shop happy.
Fundraising for our community venue in the heart of Hucknall but also HAWFD (Hucknall Against Whyburn Farm Development) The event is free to all to enter and free parking and will include:
🏵Craft and Gift Stalls including beauty, crafts, wood turning, jewellery and much more
🌸Cakes and Refreshments (provided by and fundraising for HAWFD)
🏵Fun Children’s Craft Activities
🌸A place to relax and chat with others
We hope you’ll call in and enjoy this community event at the John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15 7FQ and enjoy a lovely CRAFTernoon with us.
These new regular events are a lovely crafternoon for the whole community to enjoy welcoming craft stalls along with community and charity stalls and a warm and friendly welcome each time to our community venue in Hucknall.
There will be a cakes and refreshments area to raise funds for our registered charities and a children’s activity corner for younger visitors. Our hope is to provide a place to meet and catchup in the local area and shop some wonderful creatives and sip.
We welcome new stall holders selling crafts, gifts, books and beauty as well as regular stall holders who have stood with us in the past at our festive and seasonal events.
The John Godber Centre and its churches are part of registered charity (charity number 1132272) and stall hire as well as funds raised on the day contribute to our activities and refurbishments.
We’re pleased to share HAWFD will be joining us raising funds for their groups projects.
The volunteers of HAWFD will be selling refreshments and cakes during the event and also have charity fundraising stalls at the event.
Those interested in booking a stall at the events please contact us on 0115 963 9633 or by email reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk.

Community Craft Fair - October 2026
2026-10-04 11:00 - 14:00
Come join us for our October Community Craft Fair
We’re looking forward to hosting our next Community Craft Fair on Sunday 4th October, come join us and support small businesses and creatives from the county. Shop local. Shop handmade. Shop happy.
Fundraising for our community venue in the heart of Hucknall. The event is free to all to enter and free parking and will include:
🏵Craft and Gift Stalls including beauty, crafts, wood turning, jewellery and much more
🌸Cakes and Refreshments
🏵Fun Children’s Craft Activities
🌸A place to relax and chat with others
We hope you’ll call in and enjoy this community event at the John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15 7FQ and enjoy a lovely CRAFTernoon with us.
These new regular events are a lovely crafternoon for the whole community to enjoy welcoming craft stalls along with community and charity stalls and a warm and friendly welcome each time to our community venue in Hucknall.
There will be a cakes and refreshments area to raise funds and a children’s activity corner for younger visitors. Our hope is to provide a place to meet and catchup in the local area and shop some wonderful creatives and sip.
We welcome new stall holders selling crafts, gifts, books and beauty as well as regular stall holders who have stood with us in the past at our festive and seasonal events.
The John Godber Centre and its churches are part of registered charity (charity number 1132272) and stall hire as well as funds raised on the day contribute to our activities and refurbishments.
Those interested in booking a stall at the events please contact us on 0115 963 9633 or by email reception@johngodbercentre.co.uk.
