On the trail of sculpture in Southwell

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swan_sanctuary_largeThe Girls Around Town are on tour again this Saturday, as Sue heads off to Normanton, near Southwell, to experience Sculpture in the Sanctuary.

On the opening day of the month-long event, she’ll be reporting back live to the studio as she takes a look at the exhibition of contemporary and traditional sculpture set in the tranquil nine-acre Swan Sanctuary at Reg Taylor’s Garden Centre.

sculpture in the sanctuaryOn show throughout August will be a stunning selection of pieces by many well-known artists from across the country, who work in a variety of mediums from alabaster, bronze and ceramics to glass, steel and stone – all available for purchase, with prices ranging from £20 to thousands!

Back in the studio, Tina and June will be going even further afield – if only by phone! They’ll be talking to the celebrated author and Cosmopolitan agony aunt Irma Kurtz at her home in France, ahead of her appearance at the Books in the Castle festival on Saturday 8 August.

Tune in from 10am to 1pm or listen online for all this and more from the girls this weekend…

Because you’re worth it…

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mac-makeupWhether it’s a break from the kids, an escape from the ironing or a bit of a breather to set us up for a busy week at work, we all deserve to be spoiled once in a while.

And when an opportunity comes along with a sparking Prosecco cocktail and some fabulous raffle prizes as part of the package too, what’s not to like?!

Tempted? Well, here’s your chance and it’s right here in Newark…

Enjoy an indulgent afternoon at Ann et Vin on Sunday 9 August, when hairdressers, makeup artists, nail technicians and a makeover stylist will be among the experts on hand from 2pm till 6pm, demonstrating their skills and selling pamper items too.

prosecco cocktailTickets for Spoil Me Sunday are £10 each, including that Prosecco cocktail on arrival, with all proceeds going to the Sam White Legacy.

Get the date in your diary now – tickets are available from Ann et Vin on Castlegate or you can contact Pam White (call 07970 939459 or email pam.white01@sky.com) to make your booking – and prepare to spoil yourself rotten for an hour or two!

Flea’s bid for freedom

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free as a flea - jade glitheroIt’s back to books next Saturday, when the Girls Around Town meet local author Jade Glithero.

She’ll be talking about her children’s book Free As A Flea, which was written for her own son Noah and tells the tale of Flea’s adventures as he hops and jumps his way around the world.

One of the writers taking part in next month’s Books in the Castle festival, Jade will be in the studio with June, Tina and Sue to share her story and explain how the book even gained Royal approval last year…

Tune in from 10am to 1pm or listen online to find out more about Flea, Jade and some of the children’s activities taking place in the Castle grounds on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August.