A crafty couple!

crafty betty 2From oil painting to pj-making, fibre arts to felting – there’s no end to the crafts you can explore with the help of this week’s guests, Michelle Baker and Kim Hurley!

They’ll be joining June and Sue in the studio to talk about some of the workshops coming up in Newark over the next few weeks.

There’ll be news too of the School Holiday Craft Clubs in June and August and the second Craft and Pamper Evening on Saturday 25 June, with even more stalls, workshops, pampering treatments and free gifts than before…

felt broochTune in to the Girls Around Town or listen online between 10am and 12 noon on Sunday to find out what Crafty Betty (that’s Michelle) and The Tinkering Faeries (that’s Kim) will be getting up to this summer.

With classes and clubs for all ages and abilities, this crafty couple and their creative friends have plenty of fun ideas for all the family!

A crafty collection

a little bird told me 2It’s no secret that the Girls Around Town like shopping.

If they’re not doing it, they’re talking about it – and June for one has never been known to pass up the opportunity to check out a new shop in town…

So when A Little Bird Told Me Emporium opened last month, it wasn’t long before she dropped in to meet owner Louise Clark. And, just in case you’re wondering, she didn’t leave the shop empty-handed – no surprise there then!

Louise will be joining June and Sue on the show this weekend to talk about how her new venture is giving local crafters the chance to showcase and sell their work.

Almost all of the shabby chic arts and crafts on sale are hand-made and the shop also sells upcycled old furniture which has been given a new lease of life.

Twenty-five people are already involved with A Little Bird Told Me, some of whom will be passing their skills on to customers by running workshops on topics such as flower arranging and furniture painting. There’s also a small tea room at the back of the shop and a weekly pop-up nail bar offering vintage-style designs.

Join June, Sue and Louise between 10am and 12 noon on Sunday, on air or online, to find out more about how one local businesswoman is giving other small businesses a helping hand…

A very fashionable fundraiser

jane young fashion showIt’s time to start thinking about shopping for spring and summer outfits so, if you’re looking for ideas, here’s an event that will give you plenty!

On Monday 4 April, Ann et Vin will be hosting the Jane Young Charity Fashion Show, with proceeds going to Beaumond House Community Hospice.

Enjoy a drink and some cake as the latest collections are modelled in the Courtyard Wine Bar and Wine Shop on Castlegate in Newark. Whether you’re planning ahead for a spring wedding, thinking about a summer holiday or just want to add a little extra something to your existing wardrobe, you’re sure to find inspiration here…

Choose from two separate shows

  • 11am with coffee and cake
  • 2pm with tea and cake

Tickets are £15 each and available from Jane Young on Chain Lane – but places are limited to just 45 for each show, so don’t wait too long to call in and get yours!