Working together to help the wider community

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rotary logoFrom four friends meeting around a table in Chicago in 1905 to discuss how they could work together to help the wider community, Rotary International has now grown to encompass 34,282 clubs with more than 1.2 million members across 200 countries.

The organisation crossed the Atlantic in 1914 and 10 years later the Rotary Club of Newark held its first meeting in the Town Hall, with 22 founder members charged an entry fee of one guinea.

Paula Hurst, a committee member of the Newark club, will be joining June, Tina and Sue this Saturday to talk about its work and the current campaign to encourage more local women to become Rotarians. Yes, the Girls Around Town thought it was strictly men only too – but since women were admitted in the 1980s, they now make up 15 per cent of membership internationally.

With the usual helping of great music and some interesting snippets from the news thrown in for good measure,there’ll be plenty of reasons to tune in to 107.8FM or listen online from 10am to 1pm on Saturday…

What Katie does now

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v2v window displayNot a follow up to the children’s book What Katy Did written by Susan Coolidge in 1872, or even to the TV reality show What Katie Did Next, documenting the life of Katie Price…

On this week’s show the Girls Around Town are joined by an old friend whose new role has the be the stuff that dreams are made of.

June, Tina and Sue first met Katie Donohoe last summer when, as manager of The Children’s Society charity shop, she organised a hugely successful fashion show in the parish church. Now managing Newark’s Vintage2Versace, she has what many of us would consider to be the perfect job.

v2v chanelSpending your working day surrounded by glamorous vintage and couture clothes – researching, buying and selling fabulous outfits and accessories – giving talks about the history of fashion and organising photo shoots and other fashion-inspired events – come on ladies, what’s not to like about that?!

Tune in from 10am to 1pm this Saturday, on 107.8FM or online, to hear just what Katie does now and find out about some of the upcoming events that are a must for any stylish girl around town…

Celebrating Sew Saturday in Newark

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sew saturdayWhether you’re a professional dressmaker, a novice stitcher or just fancy trying out a new craft, Sew Saturday is something you won’t want to miss.

Launched by home and style magazine Sew, this national campaign is designed to remind customers about the fantastic personal service provided by sewing stores across the country. And here in Newark, our very own Crafty Betty will be entering into the swing of things on Saturday 17 October with activities for stitchers of all ages and abilities.

From 2pm to 6pm, the studio in The Arcade will be the setting for everything from demonstrations, workshops and a raffle to free goodie bags, a craft fair and a Sewing Bee. Word is there’ll be cupcakes on offer too – how’s that for an added incentive?!

“We’re delighted to be taking part and looking forward to welcoming customers old and new on the day,” says Michelle Baker. “As part of the event we’re raising money for the Sam White Legacy, a local charity we actively support, so we’re hoping lots of people will come along to enjoy the afternoon with us.”

patchwork cushionOn Saturday 10 October, Michelle will be joining June, Tina and Sue on air, to talk about what’s in store for visitors to the Crafty Betty studio.

And on Saturday 17 October, the Girls Around Town will be hot-footing it down to Newark straight after the show to judge one of three competitions taking place, casting their eyes over entries in the Make a Patchwork Cushion category. And no doubt checking out those cupcakes too…

Meanwhile, to find out more about all three categories in the competition – as well as making a patchwork cushion, you can Sew an Aly Owl or Sew a Saturday Skirt – visit the website to download the free patterns for your entry.

The closing date for entries is Wednesday 30 September so get out your needles, thread and fabric and start stitching!