About The City Brief Carlton
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Carlton
In Carlton, weekly gatherings and seasonal events connect residents across St Ann's and Wilford. The City Brief tracks these moments , from community walks like 'Stroll for the Soul' in February and March, adjusted for scheduling changes, to family-friendly activities such as Sherwood Forest Archery Days in spring near historic sites linked to Carentune’s past. These events form part of a wider network linking Carlton Hill Recreation Ground with Gedling House and Wollaton Hall & Park, where festivals draw on regional heritage.
At Carlton Hill Recreation Ground, locals meet regularly around shared interests , whether it's the weekly Market Kitchen stall serving locally sourced food or ongoing life coaching sessions under the 'Life Coaches Carlton - Discovery Sessions' title. These events keep people informed without needing to check multiple sources.
Coverage focuses on civic awareness and neighbourly connection through consistent updates , especially the Nottingham Castle Festival in summer, which uses stories from Robin Hood’s era with reenactments near The Castle, food stalls under its arches, and live music reflecting local resilience. By highlighting recurring events each week, The City Brief supports ongoing engagement with place, history, and community , not as a destination but through participation: knowing when the next walk or festival is happening.
Newstead Abbey Garden Festival in July offers another chance to see Japanese garden design amid summer performances at that site. Additional activity spans Bakersfield, where seasonal markets link with Netherfield’s planned greenway along former railway lines; Burton Joyce, whose riverside access supports accessible events; and Arnold, which shares infrastructure projects via transport hubs like Great North Road.
The Nottingham International Film Festival in autumn adds cultural depth by showing independent films across venues including Carlton Building Nottingham , now hosting student-led screenings alongside public discussions on themes such as resilience and memory. These gatherings reinforce how local identity continues to evolve beyond static narratives.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Carlton – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Carlton is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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