2016 sees the return of Nottingham’s own grass court tennis tournaments, Aegon Open Nottingham WTA and ATP, after sell-out success last year. Why not head down to the Tennis Centre and watch the action out on court!
Last year the ATP tournament saw a win for for Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan, as he saw off 2010 Aegon Championships winner Sam Querrey in a thrilling two set final, to win his first ever ATP World Tour title. It returns this weekend running from 18th to 25th June.
Nottingham is looking forward to welcoming Denis Istomin again, who will return to defend his Aegon Open (ATP) title. He will join a field that also includes last year’s semi-finalist Alexandr Dolgopolov. World No. 19 Kevin Anderson also play. He was runner up to Andy Murray in the final of last year’s Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club. Jiří Veselý — one of the only players to beat World No.1 Novak Djokovic so far in 2016 is also in the line up.
You can buy your tickets online by visiting the tournament website! Go on – see some world class tennis in Nottingham!
Nottingham is a cycling city! We love seeing people out on their bikes and the ping of their little bells. And at the end of this month, the brilliant Cycle Live event returns with the Nottingham City Ride the Great Notts Bike Ride and the Nottingham Grand Prix on the weekend of the Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June 2016.
The Nottingham City Ride offers families and beginners the chance to take in 2.5, 7.5 and 10.5 mile routes around the canal ways of Nottingham. Entries for this event are now open.
To celebrate the Great Notts Bike Ride turning 35 in 2016 the four rides on offer have been given a makeover, including renamed routes to increase the Nottinghamshire identity. In addition, a new even tougher route has been added in to the mix. The aptly named ‘The Sheriff’ consists of an 125 mile route with two category 5 and two category 4 climbs for riders to contend with. The Sheriff has already sold out for 2016 but fear not as we are sure he’ll make a return next year!
Participants can now sign up for the remaining routes; The Maid Marian (25 miles), The Robin Hood (50 miles), The Friar Tuck (75 Miles) and The ‘Little’ John (100 miles), all of which take place on Sunday 26 June 2016.
Returning to the weekend long festival this year will be the racing event, Nottingham Grand Prix. Taking place on the Sunday, the main event will be The Omnium providing riders with one of the best single day experiences available in the Midlands. It also provides spectators a unique opportunity to watch a sport which has grown in popularity with the rise of stars such as Laura Trott and Ed Clancy. The Omnium is open to British Cycling members with a category 3 or 4 licence, and is expected to sell out quickly.
Visit the official Cycle Live website for more information on how to get involved.
All this week Nottingham’s Libraries are heading “under the sea”! You’ll be swept out on the tide and all readers, young and old, will go on a fantastic nautical journey for the annual National Bookstart Week! The first since Nottingham became a UNESCO City of Literature!
Join us at a special under the sea themed event at Nottingham Castle on Thursday 9 June, 10.30am to 2.30pm. Teaming up with The Imagination Library, it will be a jam-packed day of stories and lots of fun activities to inspire families to read together every day:
– Crafts and activities,
– A FREE book for every child
– Geoffrey Jumper’s amazing under the sea shadow puppet show!
– Balloon modelling
– Fun dancing
– Face painting
Plus, don’t forget to follow the trail from the Castle to Central Library to claim a special Bookstart bear prize! You can also get your free entry voucher for Nottingham Castle by visiting any City Library with your CityCard or library card.
