Think Children Cake Sale

cupcakeWe all love a good cake, even if we only allow ourselves one as an occasional treat.

So why not give yourself a treat this weekend and help raise money for a local charity at the same time?

Pop down to Newark Market Place on Saturday 24 May between 10am and 2pm and visit the Think Children Cake Sale – you know you want to!!

All proceeds will go the Newark-based charity, which supports vulnerable children from 4 to 11 years-old with emerging social, emotional or behavioural issues.

NewWork comes to Newark

open studiosIn collaboration with Open Studios Notts, NewWork will be hosting a series of practical workshops and installations at Galerie, 18 Kirkgate, Newark.

They’re all free and everyone’s welcome (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) – why not call in and take part in one or more of the following?

Saturday 24 May
10am-1pm : Postcard Workshop/Installation
2pm-4.30pm : Printmaking Workshop

Sunday 25 May
2pm-4.30pm : Interactive Printmaking
2pm-5pm : Postcard Workshop/Installation

Saturday 31 May
10am-1pm : Postcard Workshop/Installation
10am-4pm : Interactive Musis Installation
12 noon-3pm : DIY Poetry
2pm-4.30pm : Interactive Printmaking

Sunday 1 June
10am-2pm : Postcard Workshop/Installation
10am-2pm : DIY Poetry
10am-2pm : Interactive Music Installation

A brand new look for Newark Library

booksFollowing extensive renovation work, Newark Library re-opens at 9am on Monday 19 May.

The whole look of the library has been updated with

  • A new layout
  • A new coffee area
  • A dedicated local studies area
  • New shelving, furniture and equipment
  • A meeting room available for community hire
  • £40,000 of new books

Celebrate the re-openig at the library’s FREE Family Fun Day on Saturday 31 May. The official opening ceremony will take place at 10.30am, with activities for all the family taking place from 11am to 3pm.