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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!

You heard it here first!

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newark castleBack in May, the Girls Around Town broke the news about Newark’s newest festival on air – and now it’s almost here!

So it’s June‘s turn to hit the road this Saturday, although she’s not going far – just a couple of miles from the studio to report back from Ladies Day at Books in the Castle.

With talks, book signings and some special activities for children taking place in the Castle grounds on both Saturday and Sunday, the girls have been looking forward to this event ever since they first heard about it.

If you’ve been listening in over the last few weeks, you’ll have caught their interviews with some of the authors taking part – tune in to the show this weekend to hear more…

After holding the fort in the studio from 10am to 1pm, Tina and Sue will be off into town to join June at the festival. They’ll be there all day – and probably back again on Sunday! – so why not head over to the Castle to say hello?

Llisten in from 10am on Saturday on 107.8FM or online – and in the meantime, find out more about the event here…

On the trail of sculpture in Southwell

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swan_sanctuary_largeThe Girls Around Town are on tour again this Saturday, as Sue heads off to Normanton, near Southwell, to experience Sculpture in the Sanctuary.

On the opening day of the month-long event, she’ll be reporting back live to the studio as she takes a look at the exhibition of contemporary and traditional sculpture set in the tranquil nine-acre Swan Sanctuary at Reg Taylor’s Garden Centre.

sculpture in the sanctuaryOn show throughout August will be a stunning selection of pieces by many well-known artists from across the country, who work in a variety of mediums from alabaster, bronze and ceramics to glass, steel and stone – all available for purchase, with prices ranging from £20 to thousands!

Back in the studio, Tina and June will be going even further afield – if only by phone! They’ll be talking to the celebrated author and Cosmopolitan agony aunt Irma Kurtz at her home in France, ahead of her appearance at the Books in the Castle festival on Saturday 8 August.

Tune in from 10am to 1pm or listen online for all this and more from the girls this weekend…