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Flag raising to mark second Nottinghamshire Day

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The county flag will be raised to mark the second Nottinghamshire Day

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The county's flag will be raised later to mark the second Nottinghamshire Day.

Newark Castle, one of the county’s best-known historic attractions, will host a ceremony led by Nottinghamshire County Council.

Nottinghamshire Day is intended to recognise and celebrate people, heritage, arts, culture, world-famous legends and sporting pedigree.

The flag event will be attended by Newark MP Robert Jenrick and the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire Sir John Peace.

Representatives from across the county’s district and borough councils will also be present.

The flag raising will be followed by the first-ever Nottinghamshire Day Festival in Sherwood Forest on Saturday.

Nottingham R&B artist Rob Green will host and headline the music event, which includes 15 acts - all from the county.

The festival, at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre near Edwinstowe, runs from 11:00 to 20:00 BST and is free to attend - though parking charges will be in force.