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P.P..Pick up a pumpkin

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pumpkinsWith Halloween on the horizon and half term coming up too, why not have a little fun picking your own pumpkin this year?

Maxeys Farm Shop in Kirklington is the place to go – their annual P.P..Pick Up A Pumpkin event takes place this month, with opportunities to make your choice on Saturday 17, Sunday 18, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October and throughout half term.

Entry is free, just pay for whichever size pumpkin you pick – there are even wheelbarrows available to help with collecting your choices from the field in which they’re grown.

And with Halloween-related items on sale in the shop, refreshments on the weekend dates and lucky dip prizes for perfect pumpkin pickers, it all adds up to a recipe for a great family-friendly day out.

You’ll find the farm shop on Hockerton Road in Kirklington – opening hours are 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.

Love vintage? You’ll love this…

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kitty fisher vintageIf you were listening in on Saturday, you’ll have heard June talking to Clare Lees about next weekend’s Radcliffe Vintage Fair.

But if you missed it or you just need a quick reminder of the what, when and where, here’s a taste of what’s in store from 11am till 3.30pm on Sunday…

vintage make oversFrom clothing to cakes stands, buttons to beauty, lamps to lace and much, much more, it’s an absolute must for anyone who shares Clare’s passion for vintage – and the Girls Around Town‘s passion for shopping!

Browse the stalls, enjoy a luscious cream tea or a refreshing glass of Pimms and step back in time to the heady days of rock ‘n’ roll as you listen to the live DJ’s set.

Take a look at the Facebook page and follow the links there to find out more about all the exhibitors lined up.

Then head over to The Grange Hall, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2FB on Sunday 28 June – entry is just £1 for adults, with children admitted free, and all proceeds from the door admission will be donated to the Nepal Disaster Fund.

It’s vintage darling!

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vintage darling eventsAfter a whirlwind appearance for the first hour next Saturday, Tina and Sue will be leaving June holding the fort for the rest of the show, while they head off to judge entries in The Big Newark Bake Off.

But she’s more than happy to let them eat cake (even if it is chocolate) since she’ll be indulging in another of the Girls Around Town‘s passions, albeit only talking about it!

Joining June shortly after 11am will be Clare Lees from Vintage Darling Events, with news of something special taking place on Sunday 28 June.

With clothing, memorabilia, furniture, crafts and jewellery all on sale, the Radcliffe Vintage Fair is a must if, like the girls, you love shopping.

There’ll be a rock ‘n’ roll DJ, hair and beauty makeovers and children’s entertainment too – and Elsie the Vintage Caravan will be putting in an appearance to serve up scrumptious cream teas…

Tune in from 10am to 1pm on Saturday or listen online to find out more. And look out for the girls in Radcliffe a week on Sunday, chances are they won’t be able to resist a visit!