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Are books your bag?

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recommended reads - books are my bagIt’s all about books on Saturday’s show, as the Girls Around Town chat to Paul Trickett about a brand new festival coming to the Castle this summer.

On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, Newark will be home to the first Books in the Castle event, with a host of authors coming to town to discuss their work.

AT5 poss cover 3Saturday 8 August is Ladies Day – over the next few weeks June, Tina and Sue will be talking to some of the female authors lined up and then reporting live from the Castle on the day.

Whatever your age or literary leanings, there’ll be something for you at the festival – tune in this Saturday from 10am to 1pm or listen online as Paul gives us a taste of what’s in store.

And watch this space for news of some of the writers who’ll be featured on the show during July…

Show and tell

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flintham museumThe spotlight will be on two of our local villages in Saturday’s show, when the Girls Around Town take a look at what’s happening out in Flintham and Lowdham this month.

Living in Flintham, Tina’s got the inside track on the new exhibition in its award-winning museum and she’ll be talking to Sue Clayton shortly before it opens to the public at 11am.

Keeping the Home Fires Burning? is a free interactive exhibition about the impact of World War I on the village and its residents. Visitors on Saturday and Sunday – 11am to 4pm both days – will even have chance to decide how well villagers coped during and after the war, with each one given an old penny to use as they cast their vote.

Then the girls will be getting the lowdown on this year’s Lowdham Book Festival from their second guest of the day, Jane Streeter…

Now in its 16th year, this popular event celebrates books of every genre, with talks, treasure hunts and music all on the menu between Friday 19 and Sunday 28 June.

For all this and more, join June, Tina and Sue and their guests on 107.8FM or online from 10am to 1pm on Saturday.

Spring FoodFest returns to Thoresby Courtyard

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easter eggsSpring is in the air and, for foodies, that means it’s almost time for the annual Spring FoodFest at Thoresby Courtyard…

Now in its seventh year, this popular event is a celebration of local food, highlighting small artisan businesses with a retail Food Fair, a Kitchen Theatre offering demonstrations by  Nottinghamshire chefs and even a themed Easter Egg Hunt for children.

thoresby courtyardStallholders from Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and neighbouring counties will be bringing plenty of mouthwatering tasty treats to this stunning setting near Ollerton, all showcasing a wide range of high quality produce and products.

Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, with free admission and free on site parking too, it’s an ideal opportunity to sample some of the goodies on offer, stock up on food and drink for the Easter celebrations – and enjoy a great family day out into the bargain!