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 will again host people from other Mansfield's during a week long celebration that will unite once more all those with the common bond that has become so special to all those who have taken part in the Mansfield Experience.

If you live in any one of the 33 Mansfield's around the world why not consider coming to England in May 2012.  Details of the planned weeks activities are shown below. If you are interested in the 2012 trip all you need do at this stage is register your interest by sending your full contact details to Stewart Rickersey by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  together with any further details of anyone else who might travel with you. Final bookings for the week long event must be confirmed by 31st January 2012.


Travelling to Mansfield in May 2012  click here  NB: Visitors will be collected from airports or train stations.


Staying in Mansfield

Participants in the Sister City exchange in May 2012 will be hosted, free of charge, by famliies in Mansfield, England. An alternative for those that prefer a hotel visit the Pine Lodge Hotel

 

Programme:

Morning

Lunch

Afternoon

Evening

Saturday

12 May

Arrival

Hosts

Rest

Welcome Party at
Queen Elizabeth's School

Sunday

13 May

Church or Host Option

Sunday Lunch at
The Hostess Restaurant

Carr Bank Park - 
Opening of New Band Stand

Hosts

Monday

14 May

Civic Welcome &
Heritage Trail Walk & Mansfield Museum

Hosted by
Mansfield District Council at Groucho's

Host options: 
Clumber Park
or Hardwick Hall
or Newstead Abbey
or The Holocaust Centre

Hosts

Tuesday

15 May

Lea Gardens  or
Arkwright Mill & Village Tour

The Greyhound Hotel, Cromford

Chatsworth House
and Gardens

Welcome Dinner Hosted by
Mansfield Rotary Club

Wednesday

16 May

Newark Market Town &
Newark Castle

Lunch 

Boat Trip on the River Trent

Hosts

Thursday

17 May

Rufford Abbey Country Park 
or Sherwood Forest Golf Club - Mansfield Trophy Competition

Oak Room at Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre

Sherwood Forest
or Edwinstowe Village

Celebration Dinner at 
the Civic Banqueting Suite

Friday

18 May

The Mayflower Pilgrim Tour

The Pilgrim Fathers Inn

Gainsborough Old Hall

Hosts

Saturday

19 May

Southwell Minster &
Southwell High Street

The Saracens Head Hotel

The Workhouse

Farewell Party, Hog Roast

Sunday

20 May

Departure

 

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