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Dinner with King John

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dinner with king johnHe’s probably England’s most maligned monarch but does King John really deserve the bad press he’s had over the centuries?

On Saturday 13 June, author Stephen Church will be at Compton House in Newark to talk about his new book celebrating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, in which he sets out out to disentangle legend and reality.

Enjoy a three course meal as he tells John’s story, exploring some of the reasons why his reign went so disastrously wrong and discussing his connections with Newark.

Tickets are £35 each, to include a glass of wine and coffee – click here for the full menu – and overnight accommodation is also available at a special price of £75 single or £85 double.

Places are limited – for more information or to make a reservation, email info@comptonhousenewark.com or call 01636 708670.

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.

Bop while you shop, vintage style

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extravaganzaFrom clothing to kitchenalia, jewellery and accessories to shabby chic homeware, it’s all about vintage at Grantham College between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 30 May.

With more than 35 stalls and plenty of vintage-inspired live entertainment, you’ll be able to bop while you shop at Bea’s Vintage Extravaganza.

There’s even a pop up beauty parlour if you fancy being transformed into a 40s or 50s film star, complete with Victory Roll hairdo, make up and false lashes.

bertie 6And there’ll be plenty of tasty treats to enjoy too, from traditional cream teas and other cakes from Liberty Rose’s Tea Room & Fancy Goods Shop to locally produced ice creams served up by Bertie & Mabel from their retro ice cream van Bertie…

Admission to the fair, in the college refectory on Stonebridge Road in Grantham, is just 50p – for more details call 07888 679118 or check out the Bea’s Boutique Facebook page.