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Love vintage? You’ll love this…

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kitty fisher vintageIf you were listening in on Saturday, you’ll have heard June talking to Clare Lees about next weekend’s Radcliffe Vintage Fair.

But if you missed it or you just need a quick reminder of the what, when and where, here’s a taste of what’s in store from 11am till 3.30pm on Sunday…

vintage make oversFrom clothing to cakes stands, buttons to beauty, lamps to lace and much, much more, it’s an absolute must for anyone who shares Clare’s passion for vintage – and the Girls Around Town‘s passion for shopping!

Browse the stalls, enjoy a luscious cream tea or a refreshing glass of Pimms and step back in time to the heady days of rock ‘n’ roll as you listen to the live DJ’s set.

Take a look at the Facebook page and follow the links there to find out more about all the exhibitors lined up.

Then head over to The Grange Hall, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2FB on Sunday 28 June – entry is just £1 for adults, with children admitted free, and all proceeds from the door admission will be donated to the Nepal Disaster Fund.

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booksFrom Beatrix Potter to Harry Potter, Charles I to the Chelsea Flower Show, whatever your literary leanings you’ll find something to tempt you to visit the Lowdham Book Festival this month.

On Saturday’s show, organiser Jane Streeter gave us just a taste of what’s in store between Friday 18 and Sunday 28 June. And The Girls Around Town have already put various sessions in their diaries – including several where CAKE is involved!

If Jane’s introduction to some of the events featured in this year’s festival whetted your appetite too, you can read all about it and download the full programme here…

Dinner with King John

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dinner with king johnHe’s probably England’s most maligned monarch but does King John really deserve the bad press he’s had over the centuries?

On Saturday 13 June, author Stephen Church will be at Compton House in Newark to talk about his new book celebrating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, in which he sets out out to disentangle legend and reality.

Enjoy a three course meal as he tells John’s story, exploring some of the reasons why his reign went so disastrously wrong and discussing his connections with Newark.

Tickets are £35 each, to include a glass of wine and coffee – click here for the full menu – and overnight accommodation is also available at a special price of £75 single or £85 double.

Places are limited – for more information or to make a reservation, email info@comptonhousenewark.com or call 01636 708670.