All that jazz!

Jazz et Vin returns to Newark this summer, with a weekend of free and ticketed gigs on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May.

From ragtime to rock ‘n’ roll, gypsy jazz to folk and traditional tunes, there’s something on the menu for everyone at Ann et Vin on Castlegate.

Check out the programme below for full details – just click on each of the pics for a full-size image – and book your tickets now for a swinging weekend!

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Carnival set to bring the sound of music to Newark’s streets

newark carnivalNewark’s biggest free event will be bringing the town alive with music on Sunday 22 June – it’s Carnival time again and this year’s theme looks set to attract more groups and spectators than ever to the party.

The call has gone out for participants to bring Bhangra to Bridge Street, pop to Portland Street and Latino to Lombard Street – whatever your musical style, the organisers want you to beat the drum and get ready to dance, sing and fill the air with the sound of music!

Free, family-friendly and lots of fun, the Carnival kicks off at 2pm in the Market Place – head on over to newarkcarnival.com for all the latest news, suggestions for musical themes for your float and details of how to register your group…

Top fun for toddlers!

pancake partySavoury or sweet, crepes or American-style – who doesn’t love pancakes?!

With Shrove Tuesday just over a couple of weeks away – 4 March, to be precise – here’s a fun idea for mums of pre-schoolers : a pancake party specially for them, at Mamma White’s Pancake Parlour on Stodman Street in Newark…

From 9.30am to 11.30am on Pancake Day, there’ll be games and singing with Joe Junior, as well as an opportunity for the tots to top their own pancakes before tucking in.

Places are limited, cost £6 per child and must be booked in advance – for more information and reservations, call 01636 704200 or email rebecca@mammawhites.co.uk