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Take time for tea

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bh floral media ladies afternoon - croppedWe all deserve a little ‘me time’ once in a while – and if it comes with afternoon tea and an opportunity for a spot of retail therapy, what more could we ask?

From 12 noon to 5pm on Sunday 7 June, Floral Media in Caunton will be hosting an Afternoon of Indulgence, raising funds for Beaumond House Community Hospice.

Tickets are £25 each and with a fashion show and pamper parlour too, not to mention a glass of Pimms on arrival and a goody bag for every guest, it sounds like a great way to spend a summer afternoon.

It’s already in the Girls Around Town‘s diaries – to get it in yours, just click Join Us here or call the Beaumond House Fundraising Team on 01636 610556.

Designer style without the designer price tag!

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shopping bagsIf you’ve always wanted to own a designer dress, step out in style in a pair of super shoes or accessorise your outfits with a truly beautiful bag, now’s your chance to do it without breaking the bank…

Cast your mind back and you may remember that the Girls Around Town flagged up the Beaumond House Designer Clothing Sale both online and on air last year.

Since then we’ve been waiting patiently for confirmation of the dates and times. Well, get your diaries out girls – here they come!

With a Preview Evening on Wednesday 15 April and the main sale on Thursday 16 April, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to shop till you drop at the Newark Academy Lilley & Stone Site on London Road. Needless to say, June will be leading the charge – and no doubt fashionistas from across the region have been busy recently, making space in their wardrobes for a few fabulous treats.

Whether you’re looking for something special to wear to a summer wedding or a ball, planning a holiday or just want to indulge in a little retail therapy, we have it on good authority that there’ll be no shortage of high end outfits and accessories to choose from. What’s more, you’ll be supporting a very worthwhile local cause too – how’s that for a little extra incentive?!

ladies drinking wineTickets are on sale now for Wednesday’s preview, which runs from 6pm to 10pm with wine and canapés included in the £10 admission price. Entry to Thursday’s sale is free and you can shop till you drop from 10am to 9pm.

Don’t forget there’s still time to make room for those new purchases by donating items you’ve never worn or which no longer fit – clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, even coat hangers and garment rails will all be much appreciated. Just take them to Beaumond House at 32 London Road and help them on their way towards matching – or even beating! – the £25,000 raised at the last designer sale.

For more information or to book your tickets for the Wednesday evening, contact the Fundraising Team on 01636 610556. Then form an orderly queue ladies and get ready to bag a bargain…

Perfectly pampered in time for Christmas

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Another date for your diaries if you feel the need for a little ‘me time’ before all the fun and frenzy of Christmas gets under way…

Balance is Newark’s number one dedicated Pilates and Low Back Pain studio, run by Philippa Burnett and located in Paxton’s Court at 23 Slaughterhouse Lane.

christmas dressesOn Friday 5 December, Philippa will be holding a Charity Pamper Day in the studio, with experts on hand to offer hints and tips on everything from style and skincare to massage and meditation – and plenty of opportunities for therapy of the retail kind too!

From 10.30am to 11.15am, image consultant and stylist Hayley Smith will be showing you how to sparkle during the festive season, offering all the advice you need on the best outfits for your body shape and how to accessorise them to perfection.

Or how about finding out how to to use the age old wisdom and practice of Ayurveda to discover more about your health and wellbeing and how to get back in balance?

ayurvedaJoin Chopra Centre certified practitioner Linda Moore between 12 noon and 1pm and take the Dosha Quiz to discover your unique mind/body constitution – are you VATA, PITTA or KAPHA?

To make sure of your place for either (or both!) of these two presentations, just turn up 10 minutes before they’re due to start…

stella and dotOr drop in any time between 10am and 2pm to chat to the specialists and shop for fashionable and affordable jewellery and accessories from Stella and Dot with Hayley Smith and Melissa Bainbridge, Vicki-Sue‘s fabulous handmade yoga clothing, 100 per cent organic skincare and toiletries from Karen Green and more…

Admission to the Pamper Day is free but voluntary donations to Newark Women’s Aid will be gratefully received.

And because no pamper day would be complete without a few tasty treats, there’ll be teas, coffee, homemade cakes and Christmas chocolates on sale too.

Sounds like they’ve thought of everything – see you there!