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Spreading the net

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networkingIt’s often said that it’s not what you know, but who you know… And sometimes more to the point, especially in business, who knows you!

Let’s face it, where would we be without our different networks? Formal or informal, physical or virtual, professional or personal – we rely on them all in one way or another…

On this week’s show, the Girls Around Town take a look at networking in Newark, with guest Portia Green joining June and Sue to explore some of the options available in and around the town.

As marketing co-ordinator for 4Networking Newark, Portia will also be talking about how its fortnightly meetings support and motivate local businessmen and women and the organisation’s national celebration of its 10th birthday this month.

Tune in or listen online from 10am to 12 noon for the discussion, as well as all the usual GAT gossip, news and music to ease you through another Sunday morning…

Bag yourself a bargain with an annual pass…

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civil war centreDid you know that, for less than the price of two Day Tickets, you can buy an Annual Pass that allows you into Newark’s number one visitor attraction as often as you want for 12 months?

The Girls Around Town didn’t, until Michael Constantine from the National Civil War Centre joined them in the studio for yesterday’s show…

Standard admission to the centre is currently £7 for adults, £6 for concessions and £3 for 5-16 year-olds, with accompanied under 5s admitted free. But pay just £11 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for 5-16s and you can return whenever you like for a WHOLE YEAR!

Open from 10am to 4pm seven days a week until the end of March 2016 (10am till 1pm on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, summer opening hours from 10am till 5pm), you’ll find the National Civil War Centre on Appletongate next to the one of the other jewels in Newark’s crown, the Palace Theatre.

Check out the website for the story behind the centre and all the latest news of what’s on offer. There’s even an app to download which lets you explore key sites along the National Civil War Trail and experience the dramatic stories of characters including Charles I and John Twentyman, a local eye-witness.

With new temporary exhibitions every few months, not to mention regular special events and activities, there’s always something different to see and do for all the family at the centre.

So why not take advantage of these fantastic value passes?

Let there be lights

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Totally Locally Newark's tree for 2015

Totally Locally Newark’s tree for 2015

Newark’s magnificent Parish Church will be ablaze with fairy lights and glittering decorations from Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 December, as it hosts its eighth annual Christmas Tree Festival.

Over 100 trees are being dressed ready for the opening of the festival at 9.30am tomorrow. Local schools, charities organisations and businesses are all taking part in the event, which is sponsored by solicitors Larken & Co and Tallents.

There’ll be seasonal music, Christmas carols, stalls and a raffle, as well as refreshments throughout the nine days – admission is £2 for adults and 20p for children, with opening hours

  • 9.30am – 5pm Saturdays
  • 11am – 4.30pm Sundays
  • 10am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

The festival will be brought to a close with Carols of Praise at 6pm on Sunday 13 December.