Fashion across the ages

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It’s all about fashion on the show this week, as the Girls Around Town welcome John Knight back to the studio…

The proprietor of Vintage2Versace, John is the undisputed font of all knowledge when it comes to the history of fashion.

He regularly shares his expertise in his History of Fashion Roadshow, an informative and entertaining 45-minute talk which proves hugely popular with women’s groups in Newark and beyond.

The talks are illustrated by models wearing authentic outfits ranging from Victorian times to the present day. Unfortunately not an option for a radio show, of course, but John will be passing on some of the highlights of his specialist subject when he chats to June and Tina on Sunday morning.

Tune in or listen online between 10am and 12 noon – and if what you hear whets your appetite for more, there’ll be news of the next roadshow too.

On Thursday 26 May, the meeting of the Newark Castle Group of WIs will feature John’s talk and catwalk show of vintage fashion. Starting at 7pm at the Salvation Army Centre, Mead Way, Balderton NG24 3GA, the meeting’s open to non-members and tickets are £4 each, including refreshments.

Book yours by calling 01636 679528 or email dorewoodwi@icloud.com and then just pay on the door – chances are you’ll spot one or more of the Girls Around Town in the audience too!

Taking the show to the show!

honey and beesThe Girls Around Town will be making it three in a row this weekend, when they head out of the studio to broadcast live from the Nottinghamshire County Show for the third consecutive year.

During the show June and Tina will be chatting to guests from REACH, the County Show’s official charity for 2016, and the Nottinghamshire Beekeepers’ Association, just two of the many local organisations exhibiting on the showground during this flagship event in Newark.

Tune in or listen online between 10am and 12 noon on Sunday – there’ll be news too of some of the events and activities taking place during the day.

And if you’re visiting the show, why not head over to the SMC motorhome on stand number M13 near the Lady Eastwood Pavilion to say hello to the girls and some of their fellow presenters?

Sing like no one is listening!

tuneless choirDo you love singing but lack the ability or confidence to do so?

If you’ve ever been told to stop because you’re just not good enough, you’ll have something in common with one of this week’s guests!

Nadine Cooper avoided singing in public for years after her school music teacher told her she was spoiling it for everyone else. But that’s all changed – and she’ll be joining the Girls Around Town this weekend to explain why and how…

Nadine and Bernie Bracha will in the studio to tell June, Tina and Sue all about The Tuneless Choir in West Bridgford and how its success has inspired their goal of setting up more choirs across the UK and beyond. Who knows – maybe the next one could be right here in Newark!!

Tune in or listen online between 10am and 12 noon – whether you’re tuneless or not, there’ll be plenty of good music for you to sing along to as well…