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Two for the price of one

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Listen to the show next weekend and get two for the price of one when guests Andy Tudbury and Paula Drakeford join the Girls Around Town in the studio…

First up it’s Andy, organiser of The Belvoir Flower and Garden Festival which takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July.

Set in the castle’s stunning grounds, this brand new event brings together a range of show gardens from award-winning designers, a host of well-known nursery and floral exhibitors in the grand Lakeside Pavilion, a Gardeners’ Question Time panel and an educational area.

With a varied programme of live music from local performers in the Music Zone, everything from Prosecco and quality coffee to artisan cakes and burgers from a master butcher in the Nourish Zone and a wide range of trade stands brimming with garden products, sculptures and gifts, it’s guaranteed to be a great day out for all the family filled with floral inspiration and gardening ideas to take home.

In the second hour of the show, zumba and yoga teacher Paula Drakeford takes centre stage to talk about the classes she runs in the beautiful Ballroom of Upton Hall.

She’ll be explaining some of the benefits of the sessions – from building confidence and releasing stress to improving stamina and gaining fitness – with a little help from Helen Law, who’ll be sharing her own reasons for joining both classes and just what she’s gained from them.

Whether you’re thinking of trying zumba or yoga – or both! – this is your chance to find out what to expect from each of them. There’ll be advance details too of a new and unique dance class Paula will be bringing to Upton soon –  if you’ve always wanted the confidence to strut out in style, Strutology could be just what you’ve been waiting for…

Tune in or listen online when June and Rachel strut their own stuff from 10am to 12 noon  next Sunday…

Time to strut your stuff

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Fancy a chance to try a spot of strutting, ladies? Well, next month in the Ballroom at Upton Hall you can do just that.

A unique dance workshop designed to boost your confidence and give you that feel-good factor, Strutology comes to Upton on Saturday 6 April, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

After you’ve learned and practised the routine, you’ll be able to pop on your heels* and strut out in style – this bit’s purely optional, of course, but it’s guaranteed to put an extra swing in your step…

With Prosecco, refreshments and treats included, tickets are £20 each and payment must be made in advance to guarantee your place. To find out more and make your booking, email paula.drakeford@gmail.com or give her a call 07583 579017.

Bring your girlfriends, bring your heels and get ready enjoy an evening of fun and movement that will leave you feeling like a sassy diva!

*If you’re planning to strut in heels, please make sure they’re secure to the foot with a boot or strap and are either a block or a lower heel.

Strictly entre nous

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Cloud 3It’s back and everybody’s talking about it – including June, Tina and Sue – the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing has us all glued to the TV every weekend…

There’s still a long way to go but which celeb gets your vote so far? What do you reckon – after scoring the first ‘perfect 10’ of the series last Saturday, will Jay from The Wanted be bringing the trophy home to Newark?

Find out what this week’s guests Dean Skiba and Christina Philips think about the programme when they join the Girls Around Town on the show this Saturday.

They’ll be sharing their views on who’s hot and who’s not, as well as talking about their own backgrounds as dancers and choreographers and their classes aimed at getting us all tapping and twirling on the dance floor…

Tune in or listen online from 10am till 1pm to get the lowdown from Dean, Christina and the girls. Then make sure you’re watching BBC1 after 6pm to see if you agree with their verdicts!