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In May 2000 Mansfield, England hosted a visit by people from other Mansfield's around the world. More than one hundred "Mansfielders" came from as far away as Australia and the USA for a unique Millennium celebration that proved to be a huge success. So much so that in 2004 Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA hosted a return visit. This was followed by a smaller gathering in Mansfield, Michigan, USA in 2006.
In June 2008 Mansfield, Ohio, USA invited "Mansfielders" to take part in their Bi-Centennial celebrations and once again people from all around the world had the opportunity of uniting together just because they had a common bond in living in a town or city named Mansfield. In May 2010 Mansfield, Michigan reprised their 2006 invitation, again with great success.
In May 2012, Mansfield, England again hosted people from other Mansfield's during a week long celebration that united once more all those with the common bond that has become so special to all those who have taken part in the Mansfield Experience.
Details of the weeks activities that were enjoyed by visitors from six other Mansfield's are shown below.
Staying in Mansfield
Participants in the Sister City exchange in May 2012 were hosted, free of charge, by families in Mansfield, England.
Should you be thinking of visiting our Mansfield in the future you will find excellent accommodation at 281 Restaurant & Rooms.
Programme:
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Morning
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Lunch
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Afternoon
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Evening
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Saturday
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12 May
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Arrival
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Hosts
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Rest
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Welcome Party at
Queen Elizabeth's School
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Sunday
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13 May
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Church or Host Option
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Sunday Lunch at
The Hostess Restaurant
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Carr Bank Park -
Opening of New Band Stand
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Hosts
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Monday
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14 May
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Civic Welcome &
Heritage Trail Walk & Mansfield Museum
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Hosted by
Mansfield District Council at Groucho's
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Host options:
Clumber Park
or Hardwick Hall
or Newstead Abbey
or The Holocaust Centre
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Hosts
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Tuesday
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15 May
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Lea Gardens or
Arkwright Mill & Village Tour
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The Greyhound Hotel, Cromford
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Chatsworth House
and Gardens
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Welcome Dinner Hosted by
Mansfield Rotary Club
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Wednesday
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16 May
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Newark Market Town &
Newark Castle
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Lunch at
Romano's Italianissimo
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Boat Trip on the River Trent
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Hosts
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Thursday
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17 May
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Rufford Abbey Country Park
or Sherwood Forest Golf Club - Mansfield Trophy Competition
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Oak Room at Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre
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Sherwood Forest
or Edwinstowe Village
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Celebration Dinner at
the Civic Banqueting Suite
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Friday
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18 May
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The Mayflower Pilgrim Tour
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The Pilgrim Fathers Inn
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Gainsborough Old Hall
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Hosts
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Saturday
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19 May
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Southwell Minster &
Southwell High Street
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The Saracens Head Hotel
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The Workhouse
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Farewell Party, Hog Roast
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Sunday
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20 May
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Departure
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Maybe of Interest
5th May - 2nd June - The East Midlands Region of Embroiders Guild Exhibition ... more details
11th - 13th May - Chatsworth House Horse Trials ... more details
16th or 18th May - Wonderful Town Musical ... more details
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