Tag Archives: events

Sometimes only a poem will do…

Posted on by

Two very different interviews on Sunday’s show – this is what’s coming first…

Here is balm for the soul, fire for the belly, an arm around the lonely shoulder… a matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss – Stephen Fry

In the years since he originally had the idea of prescribing short, powerful poems for all manner of spiritual ailments, William Sieghart CBE has taken his Poetry Pharmacy around the length and breadth of Britain, into the pages of the Guardian, onto TV and onto BBC Radio 4, honing his prescriptions all the time.

This weekend he’s bringing it to Newark, talking to the Girls Around Town about his latest anthology, The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried-and-True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind and Soul.

William has had a long career in publishing and the arts and is Tina’s former boss. Although their paths have crossed fleetingly since they last worked together in 1997, she’s looking forward to their first proper catch up in 20 years – not just on Sunday’s show but later in the week too, when he’ll be talking about the book and prescribing poems in St Mary’s Church in Lowdham on Wednesday 22 November.

Tune in or listen online from 10am on Sunday to hear William and Tina in conversation – to find out more about the Poetry Pharmacy event at Lowdham or book tickets, call The Bookcase on 0115 966 4143.

Social butterflies spread their wings

Posted on by

butterfly

Free pampering treatments, home-made cakes and an opportunity to make new friends – what’s not to like about a group offering all this and more to women living in and around Newark?

Whether you want to enjoy a facial or a massage, try a craft activity or just relax and chat for an hour or so, you’ll find a warm welcome at the twice-monthly meetings of Butterflies run by Alive Newark.

There’s even a dedicated play area for babies and toddlers, where busy mums can get together for cake and a cuppa while the little ones have some fun of their own nearby!

Coordinator Penny Gault and volunteer Lois Unwin will be talking to June, Tina and Sue next Sunday morning about why, where and when Butterflies began. And how it’s since spread its wings to come to Newark…

If you’re new to the area, feeling lonely or just want to try something different, tune in or listen online between 10am and 12 noon, when Penny and Lois join the  Girls Around Town to explain how this new social group could be just what you’re looking for.

And don’t forget to make a note of their next meeting, from 1pm to 2.30pm on Tuesday 18 April…

Counting down to Christmas

Posted on by

christmas lanterns

The seasonal ads are everywhere, it won’t be long before the first cards start dropping through the letterbox and if you haven’t even started shopping for presents yet, it’s time to get a move on…

With the lights going on in Newark this weekend, the official countdown to Christmas has begun and the Girls Around Town are feeling festive!

Tune in or listen online from 10am to 12 noon on Sunday for news of what’s in store over the next few weeks – whether you’re looking for late night shopping, Christmas markets, concerts or carol services, there’s plenty to choose from.

Just before 11am, Honor Dunkley will be joining June, Tina and Sue in the studio to talk about some of the special events taking place in Southwell. Find out about music at The Minster, Willow Lantern Making Workshops, the Victorian Workhouse Christmas and the ever-popular Lantern Walk, to name just a few…

And if all that puts you in the mood for some festive fun, after the show why not head over to the Market Place for the Newark Christmas Lights Switch-On?