Summer of Sport 4 Kids at Suggy’s Gym

summer of sportLooking for ways to occupy the kids over the long school summer holidays?

Why not let Suggy’s Gym give you a hand – and give your 5 to 13 year-olds some fitness fun?

Fully qualified professional coaches will be on hand from 10am to 12 noon every weekday between Monday 28 July and Friday 29 August – it’s going to be a Summer of Sport down on Castlegate in Newark!

Book individual sessions at £8 each per youngster or pay £30 for a full week’s course. And if you book and pay in advance for five sessions a week throughout the whole five weeks, places are just £125 each, with a free pair of handwraps worth £5 for every participant.

On the programme, there’ll be kickboxing, team circuits, boxing, rounders and dodge ball. And each Friday session will end with an hour of Miniolympics, with a certificate for everyone taking part.

The sessions all take place in the Main Gym, so there’s no need to worry about the weather! All equipment will be provided – just send the kids along in comfortable clothing (joggers or shorts, T-shirts and indoor trainers/bare feet) with a bottle of water (also available on sale in the gym).

Places are limited and are sure to be popular, so don’t leave it too late – contact Irvine on 07415 313749 or call the gym on 01636 605708 NOW for details of individual sessions and to make your bookings.

Fun in the sun

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.

 

A fruity family festival

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?