11am - 4pm Discover something beautiful this July at our Art Book Fair — a celebration of art, design, poetry, photography, food and music. Browse handpicked books that make perfect gifts for the curious and creative — or simply for yourself. Alongside the books, enjoy art and book talks, exhibition of works by international artists, speciality coffee, organic food, fresh pastries, local beer and natural wine all weekend. Whether you’re an art lover, a foodie, or just after a

Saturday, 11 July at 3pm - book essential using this link. A Woman Like Me is a powerful story of resilience, legacy, and a woman’s extraordinary journey through public life. As part of Coreset's Art Book Festival programme we are thrilled to present Diane Abbott MP who has broken barriers and built an extraordinary legacy. As the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons, the longest-serving Black MP, and the current Mother of the House, she has fearlessly championed

Roots Through Ruins is an exhibition of artworks by a leading Grenadian artist, Oliver Benoit, that traces how memory lingers within brick, architecture, and archival fragments. Grounded in Grenada’s colonial and revolutionary histories, the works draw connections between Grenada and Britain through intertwined narratives of trade, displacement, resistance, and survival. In these works, brick is both witness and archive, holding the imprints of labour, violence, endurance, an

Repair Cafe - bring your broken items and give them a new lease of life!

🌞 Dancing by Firelight – Summer Solstice Celebration 🔥 Booking essential here. Celebrate the longest day of the year in magical style at Dancing by Firelight — an unforgettable evening of warmth, movement, and connection under the open sky. Join us as we welcome the Summer Solstice with glowing flames, great food, and uplifting energy. As the sun sets, the firelight rises — inviting you to relax, dance, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. ✨ What to expect: 🔥 An outdoor fi

The People’s Emergency Briefing is a film about the climate and nature crisis presented by Chris Packham hear the latest evidence on flooding, food, health & the cost of living. Learn about what’s happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life. Join us for a screening of this eye-opening film which brings together nine leading UK scientists and experts and the latest evidence to hear about why it matters for things like: 🌧️ Flooding and extreme weath

“The purest form of listening is without memory or desire.” As part of our UNSPOKEN exhibition programme, this session invites you to slow down and really listen—to yourself and to others. The exhibition brings together images of the Meadows in Nottingham from 1989 to today, combined with sound. It explores how our past experiences shape who we are now and influence our future. Through this mix of sound and visuals, you’re encouraged to pause, reflect, and think about your ow

Join an exciting and fun research project exploring the health benefits of making music.

Our latest exhibition opening on 1 May 2026 is a collaboration between Donovan Pennant, Tom Harris, Abbas Zahedi and Dawn Wray with a series live performances, reflective sessions, a film screening, and soundscapes exploring listening as a form of reflection on experience. Unspoken: memories of the future combines images of the Meadows in Nottingham (1989–2026) with sound to reflect on how the past shapes the present, and the future. The interplay of sound and image, familia

Coreset resident artist Leah Gasson explores garments as living systems that hold memory, trace experience, and evolve over time. Her work challenges ideals of perfection and disposability, instead valuing use, change, and cyclical lifespans. She proposes a mindful approach to clothing rooted in care, connection, and continual renewal of material and meaning. In Repair Leah views garments as records of lived experience, where wear, damage, and mending form a visible timeline

Whether you are a beginner or seasoned artist, this class is relaxed and welcoming place to explore drawing the human form with guidance, inspiration and community.

Tai Chi Shibashi Qigong a 6-week series of relaxing and rejuvenating sessions to boost your energy and improve your overall well-being!

Live Sound. Live Response. No Moment is the Same. 27 May 2026, 6.30pm BOOKING ESSENTIAL here As part of Unspoken: memories of the future, Tom Harris presents a live, improvised performance—responding in real time to the work of Donovan Pennant and the presence of the audience. Drawing from Pennant’s powerful film and archival imagery of the Meadows, Nottingham, Harris creates evolving soundscapes that shift with the room—shaped by what is seen, felt, and shared in the moment.

Join us for a warm, vibrant morning of food, culture, and connection at our Afro-Caribbean ladies’ breakfast meetup in Newark. This is a space created for women to come together, share stories, laugh, and build community over a delicious breakfast. We’ll be celebrating our heritage, sisterhood, and culture —so come ready to eat, gist, and vibe 💃🏽💛 ### What to Expect •⁠ ⁠A relaxed breakfast meetup with Afro-Caribbean women in Newark •⁠ ⁠Shared dishes that reflect our diver

Repair Cafe - bring your broken items and give them a new lease of life!

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Culture, Dance & Connection

We have three exhibitions on display at Coreset and we'd like to invite you to celebrate with the artists and collaborators. An exhibition of work by our youngest artist residents (aged 15 - 25) titled 'Who am I?' shares their profound observations of this complex question. Alongside that exhibition are two bodies of work from our permanent residents Tom Martin - Freetown after Ebola - and Rebecca Lindum Greene - Drawing Connections - illustrating how art and creativity buil

Booking is essential via Eventbrite on this link . £5 per person. As the sun sets, join us as we gather to cook, share, and break fast as one community. Coreset's Open Kitchen invites everyone, regardless of background or faith, to experience the spirit of Ramadan through participatory cooking, shared stories and a communal meal. As the sun sets, join us as we gather to cook, share, and break fast as one community. Coreset's Open Kitchen invites everyone, regardless of back