Fun in the sun

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bouncy castleCherubs Day Nursery in North Muskham will be holding a Summer Fayre on Saturday 19 July – and everyone’s invited to come along and join in the fun!

With face painting, tombolas, lucky dip, bouncy castle, hook a duck and lots of other games, there’ll be plenty of things for the kids to see and do. And a few tasty treats for everyone to enjoy as well, with a barbecue and a cake stall on offer…

The Nursery Summer Fayre takes place from 10am to 2pm in the garden of Cherubs Day Nursery, Bathley Lane, North Muskham, Newark NG21 6HN. Admission is 50p for adults and free for children, with all proceeds going to help raise money for the John Eastwood Hospice.

 

From shabby to chic

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painted furnitureTurning old furniture into new bespoke pieces is a popular pastime these days and, with a little help from the experts, it’s surprisingly easy to do.

If you fancy giving it a try, the new painted furniture workshops at Manor Farm Tea Shoppe in Bleasby might be just up your street. Run by Angela Crawley of Aubrey & Noah, the workshops are held monthly with the next one taking place from 10am to 4pm on Tuesday 22 July.

All materials are provided, just bring along your apron and a small piece of furniture to upcycle…

Places are £65 each, including refreshments and light lunch – for more details and bookings, email aubreyandnoah@gmail.com or call Angela on 07806 500501.

A fruity family festival

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elderflower festivalTo celebrate 30 years of making their famous cordials and pressés, Belvoir Fruit Farms will be holding their first ever Elderflower Festival on Sunday 13 July.

Set in the grounds of Knipton Cricket Club, just below Belvoir Castle, the festival runs from 10am to 4pm and will be packed with activities and entertainment for all the family.

Sample and buy some of the tasty treats from local producers – browse for gorgeous gifts among the craft stalls – listen to live jazz music – and watch Morris and Maypole dancers perform.

For the children, there’ll be street party games, juggling, balloon modelling and face painting, as well as the opportunity to enter the Elderflower Fairy Children’s Fancy Dress Competition, with a hamper of goodies for the winner of each of the two categories (5 and under and 6 to 11).

frances quinnFoodie fans will enjoy the cookery demonstrations by home economist Teresa Bovey, head chef of Les Rosbifs Restaurant Duncan Hooper and special guest Frances Quinn, winner of The Great British Bake Off in 2013.

Frances will also be on hand to judge entries in the Elderflower Baking Competition. The results will be announced at 3pm, with a Belvoir Fruit Farms Hamper and a ‘Lovely’ clock for the winner of each of the three categories – Elderflower Cake, Belvoir Fruit Farms Cordial Cake and Lovely Cake – and a wooden ‘Lovely’ trophy for runners up.

Admission to the festival is £1 for individuals or £5 per car. Visit their website for more details; and while you’re there, why not check out some of the yummy recipes and cocktail ideas too?