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Showcasing the work of local artists

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muskham art group croppedWith 179 entries featuring the work of over 20 local artists, the Muskham Art Group Exhibition this weekend is a must for anyone who shares its members’ love of art.

Watercolours, pastels, oils and acrylics will all be on show, many of them for sale, alongside scarves, brooches and other crafts also made by members of the group.

The exhibition takes place at South Muskham and Little Carlton Village Hall on Main Street, South Muskham, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October.

Admission and parking are both free – and there’s an added incentive to pop along for a browse among the exhibits, in the form of delicious homemade refreshments on sale throughout the weekend!

Launched in February 2001, Muskham Art Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 9:45am to 12:15pm for demonstrations, talks and, of course, to paint. The artistic abilities of its members range from the very beginner to the semi-professional and new members are always welcome.

Find out more about the group and its activities here…

Pampered to perfection

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pampered 2As busy women, we all deserve a bit of a treat from time to time – and what could be better than A Perfectly Pampered Day in an exclusive country house?

pampered 4From 9am to 5pm on Saturday 27 September, Oyster Pearl Events are offering you the chance to get away from it all in the stunning setting of East Bridgford Hill and enjoy a day filled with fashion, fun and fitness, styling and wellbeing, not to mention fabulous food, super shopping and live music…

Start your day with a light breakfast of croissants and tea or coffee before relaxing with your choice of treatments – with prices ranging from £8 to £15, take your pick from

  • Back massage
  • Facial
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • File and polish, gel nails and nail art
  • Head, neck and shoulder massage
  • Eyebrow, lip, chin and underarm wax and eyelash tint

Your package includes a delicious two-course buffet lunch and the chance to take part in FREE workshops featuring

  • Life coaching with Helen Cyrus Whittle
  • Image and style coaching with Val Brailsford of Yvette Fashions
  • Zumba with Renae
  • Make up and products with Lancome by Boots

pampered 1 copyAnd a day of pampering wouldn’t be complete without the opportunity for a little retail therapy – browse and buy from an array of select shops offering clothing, jewellery, handbags and accessories.

pampered 3With East Bridgford Hill’s beautiful gardens in which to relax and unwind, a fantastic fashion show, featuring designs and specialised show pieces modelled by real women, and live entertainment by Noah, it all adds up to a truly unique experience designed with you in mind…

Places are £65 each, including breakfast, lunch and workshops, plus a free photoshoot with 7″ x 5″ framed photo at Funky Photos to book at your leisure at a later date.

Reserve your place online here or call Helen on 0115 847 7534 / 07746 813520. Then just turn up on the day in your loungers, bring trainers and a book, pop in your slippers too and prepare to be pampered!

Unleash your inner artist

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paint a sunsetFancy trying your hand at watercolour painting? Whether you’re a absolute beginner and don’t know where to start or you’ve dabbled a bit but want a few hints and tips, RELoved‘s Paint a Sunset workshop could be just what you need…

Learn the basics of watercolour painting step-by-step in an intimate group setting with artist Lynn Norris and take home your very own masterpiece.

From drawing out to mixing the colours and applying the paints, Lynn will take you through each stage of sunset painting in the two-hour session from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Thursday 25 September.

Places are £20 each and all materials are provided, along with yummy cakes and refreshments too. Just book in advance and turn up for a fun and informative evening, where you’ll learn all the basic techniques of watercolour painting and pick up the kind of valuable advice only an experienced watercolour artist knows.

The workshop takes place on the top floor of RELoved at 53 Stodman Street in Newark. For more details or to book a place, talk to Colleen or Emma next time you’re in town, email newark@relovedboutique.co.uk or give them a call on 01636 918746.