SAVE NORTH NOTTS ARENA

Hello,  my name is Jakki Ibberson.  I am a patron and huge supporter of the North Notts Arena, Eastgate, Worksop.  Over the past 18 years this superb Community facility has developed into a much needed, much wanted, much loved venue.  Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic the Arena finds itself, like many establishments, in need of a helping hand to get them through to better times.  The Arena is, without doubt a jewel within a somewhat dull Crown of Worksop.  The list of facilities provided are in
credible, inclusive of ALL ages and ALL abilities, and includes 

Outdoor: 
Petanque

Indoor:
Football
Bowls 
Snooker
Pool
Netball
Walking Cricket
Table Tennis
Tennis
Badminton
Kids Gymnastics
Karate
Boxing
Boccia


Clubs that use the Arena:

U3A
Junior Snooker Academy
Alison Dolby Fitness and Dance Studio
Zumba and Fit Steps
Bassetlaw Indoor Bowls Club
The Arena’s 3 snooker teams
Worksop Harriers Junior Section 
Local junior football teams
Bassetlaw District Council Sports Club


Events:

Whole of Soul MS Charity Event 
Stepping Back  Charity Event 
Worksop’s Got Talent.. Charity Event 
Family Panto x 3
Elections
Worksop Radio Car Club
Mencap Annual Presentation
NCT sales
North Notts Business Awards
Body Building Tournaments
3 Children’s Dance School

Presentations
Macmillan Annual Fundraiser
Annual Remembrance Festival 
Aurora Annual Fundraiser

As well as many corporate events 

The Arena is also well known for its superb Summer, Christmas, New Year and Valentine's Party nights.  Hosting some quality live music, providing much needed entertainment, again for all. 

We, as a Community, and surrounding areas, value the Arena and all it has to offer.  In these unprecedented times we need to rally round and help support this incredible facility.  If we don't we WILL lose it.  In order to at least re open they need to put safety measures in place at a substantial extra cost.  The Arena is a non profit making Charity Based Organisation, with no support from the local Council funding options to date.  Please help us keep this wonderful hub alive.... A donation, however small, however large, will be greatly appreciated and greatly beneficial to our Community... The impact of it's closure is far reaching, social isolation, resulting in mental health issues for many, this is no exaggeration, for many it's the only link to normality, the only available outlet, to meet friends, partake in social activities and exercise.  Let's be honest, people will be lost without the Arena.  Please help save it.