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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!

Everything’s a pound!

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pound coinsWe all love bargains, right? And where better to bag a few than in our local charity shops?

If you’re a dedicated bargain hunter, this has to be a date for your diary – for three hours only on Sunday 30 November, any item in the Children’s Society shop on Middlegate in Newark can be yours for just one pound!

That’s right – from 11am to 2pm hundreds of items of ladies’ clothing will be up for grabs in this special sale, everything from tops and trousers to dresses and even coats.

And that’s not all. Kids’ clothing, jewellery, CDs, DVDs and games will all be two for £1 and you can pick up three books for £1 too!

With a tombola and cakes (yes, you’ve guessed it – they’re £1 as well), it all sounds like an opportunity that’s too good to be missed…

Pampered to perfection

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pampered 2As busy women, we all deserve a bit of a treat from time to time – and what could be better than A Perfectly Pampered Day in an exclusive country house?

pampered 4From 9am to 5pm on Saturday 27 September, Oyster Pearl Events are offering you the chance to get away from it all in the stunning setting of East Bridgford Hill and enjoy a day filled with fashion, fun and fitness, styling and wellbeing, not to mention fabulous food, super shopping and live music…

Start your day with a light breakfast of croissants and tea or coffee before relaxing with your choice of treatments – with prices ranging from £8 to £15, take your pick from

  • Back massage
  • Facial
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • File and polish, gel nails and nail art
  • Head, neck and shoulder massage
  • Eyebrow, lip, chin and underarm wax and eyelash tint

Your package includes a delicious two-course buffet lunch and the chance to take part in FREE workshops featuring

  • Life coaching with Helen Cyrus Whittle
  • Image and style coaching with Val Brailsford of Yvette Fashions
  • Zumba with Renae
  • Make up and products with Lancome by Boots

pampered 1 copyAnd a day of pampering wouldn’t be complete without the opportunity for a little retail therapy – browse and buy from an array of select shops offering clothing, jewellery, handbags and accessories.

pampered 3With East Bridgford Hill’s beautiful gardens in which to relax and unwind, a fantastic fashion show, featuring designs and specialised show pieces modelled by real women, and live entertainment by Noah, it all adds up to a truly unique experience designed with you in mind…

Places are £65 each, including breakfast, lunch and workshops, plus a free photoshoot with 7″ x 5″ framed photo at Funky Photos to book at your leisure at a later date.

Reserve your place online here or call Helen on 0115 847 7534 / 07746 813520. Then just turn up on the day in your loungers, bring trainers and a book, pop in your slippers too and prepare to be pampered!