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A very fashionable fundraiser!

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children's society vintage fashion showIt’s all about vintage on Friday 1 August, when St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark is the stunning setting for The Children’s Society’s Charity Vintage Fashion Show and Craft Fair.

Funds raised by the event will be matched by Barclays Bank and all proceeds go to The Children’s Society, helping to support its work to defend, protect and safeguard the childhood of children and young people across the UK through a network of programmes and services.

Local models – including the current Miss Newark – will be strutting their stuff along the catwalk in the nave, with John Knight of Vintage2Versace compering the show. And with three separate areas, given over to children’s toys, games and activities, crafts and vintage items, there’ll be plenty to see, do and buy for everyone.

The event runs from 4pm till 8pm, admission is £1 with children going free and there’s no need to book, just pay on the door.

Even if you can’t make it on the day, you can still buy tickets for the raffle. At £1 each, they’re already on sale at the charity’s shop on Middlegate in Newark and at Daphne’s Handbag on Mansfield Road in Nottingham.

With a plethora of prizes on offer, including gift vouchers, beauty treatments, cuddly toys and a very special bottle of Gout de Diamants champagne worth £350 to name just a few, this is one raffle you won’t want to miss!

Summer in Southwell

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southwell fundayThe first of a series of summer events in Southwell takes place on Saturday 21 June, when the town council brings its Family Fun Day to The Burgage.

From 12 noon till 4pm, there’ll be a host of family-friendly activities on offer – everything from face painting to a fire engine, a bouncy castle to a boating lake and live music to Maypole dancing.

Browse among the community stalls, try your hand at have-a-go archery, enjoy an ice cream or two or tuck into the barbecue as you celebrate the start of summer in this historic market town.

And while you’re there, don’t forget to pick up a copy of the brochure giving details of all the events coming up in Southwell this summer. With over 50 to choose from, you’re sure to find plenty of reasons to start planning a return visit…

 

 

An egg-cellent idea!

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easter egg huntThe Easter Bunny will be making a special trip to Nottinghamshire on Easter Monday and, while he’s here, he’ll be hiding lots of chocolate eggs in the lovely grounds of Langar Hall.

Just for the under 12s, Langar’s Easter Egg Hunt starts at 3pm on Monday 21 April. Tickets, which include a delicious afternoon tea, are £12.50 for adults and £4.50 for children.

langar hallOr why not make a day of it and enjoy lunch before the hunt? Available from 12 noon onwards, two courses for £25 or three for £30, with children’s meals £15 (or charged as ordered).

Booking is essential – call 01949 860559 for reservations.