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…

Your vote counts!

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think childrenNewark charity Think Children has been shortlisted for an award from the Lloyds Bank Community Fund and, with enough votes from the public, could win £3,000.

Voting is now open and closes on Friday 10 October, so please take a moment to add your support…

You can vote by text message (SMS), on Twitter or online – all are equally easy and every vote counts!

To vote by SMS, just text VOTE LNV to 61119

To vote via Twitter, just tweet #COMMFUND LNV

To vote online, just follow this link (you’ll need to click on VOTE FOR US, add your name and email address and then confirm your vote when you receive a confirmation email)

And don’t forget to spread the word to all your Facebook friends, family and colleagues…

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!