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The inside scoop on Southwell

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southwell minster 2The August Bank Holiday is just around the corner, so in this week’s show the Girls Around Town will be taking a close look at what Southwell has to offer over the weekend.

With three guests – Michelle Spriddell, Chris Senior and Maggy Milner – joining June, Tina and Sue from 11.15am, it’s going to be a full house in the Radio Newark studio this Saturday.

And by the end of the show, you’re guaranteed to have all the information you need to make the most of events taking place in and around this historic market town between Thursday 27 and Monday 31 August!

SouthwellMusicFestivalLogo2-300x300Chris and Maggy will be talking about the Southwell Music Festival and the Southwell Artists‘ free exhibition and Musical Draw.

As the driving force behind the Southwell Scoop, Michelle definitely has the inside track on everything that’s going on and she’ll be here to share news about a wide range of other events and activities.

From the Antiques Fair at Southwell Racecourse on Sunday and Monday to the Arts and Crafts Market on Monday, not to mention attractions such as White Post Farm and Newfield Dairy, there really is something for all the family to enjoy!

Tune in to 107.8FM from 10am to 1pm or listen online for another event-ful show with the Girls Around Town!

Share the love this Saturday

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With Valentine’s Day looming, here’s a way to spread a little love, not just to your partner but to a local charity too…

Flower Pod Southwell and Gannets Café in Newark have joined forces to help you do just that, with beautiful bouquets and handmade crafts that make perfect gifts for next Saturday.

Pop into the café on Castlegate to check out some of the items on display and get your order in to make somebody’s Valentine’s Day extra special. And if you don’t have a Valentine, who’s to say you can’t just treat yourself instead?!

Around 30 volunteers from the charity have been busy making pretty little keepsakes, with handmade picture frames, rustic wreaths and hearts made from string and raffia, leaves, willow, poplar, dogwood, birch and bramble all available to buy.

And if you’re looking for a more traditional token of your affection, Flower Pod will have a limited number of sustainably produced British bouquets available to order this week. Priced £20, £25 and £30, they can be collected from the Southwell site or the Reach office, delivered locally or posted for an extra £12 (Thursday or Friday delivery) or £17 (Saturday delivery).

All proceeds will go to help the work of Reach (formerly known as The Southwell Care Project), a registered charity that supports over 150 adults with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire by running courses, social activities and projects to help people get the life they want in their own community.

For more details and orders, call 01636 819066 or contact Fiona on 07976 722627 / 01636 918271.

 

Christmas shopping with a vintage twist

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vintage fairIf you missed Bea’s Vintage & Craft Fair in Grantham back in May, here’s another chance – just in time for all that Christmas shopping!

The first fair was so successful, it will be back with a seasonal theme on Saturday 22 November, from 10am to 4pm at the Jubilee Church Life Centre.

With more than 30 stallholders selling vintage clothes, homeware, children’s new and pre-loved clothes and toys, shabby chic furniture, decoupaged gifts and other handmade items, you’re sure to find plenty of stocking fillers for family and friends, not to mention a few treats for yourself…

Emma Payne from The Vintage Head in Newark will be on hand again, ready to transform ladies into 40s film stars, complete with Victory Roll hairdos, makeup and false lashes, while local talent in the form of Elaine Bishop and Swing Nouveau will be entertaining visitors with some live themed music.

And there’ll be plenty of tempting treats on offer as you take Tea with Bea in the pop up vintage tea room, with traditional cream teas, scrumptious Victoria sponge and other gorgeous goodies, all served up on vintage china of course…

Admission to the fair, at 5 London Road in Grantham (NG31 6EY for satnav users), is just 50p – for more details call 07888 679118.