It’s official – the dates for our next broadcast have just been confirmed…
Radio Newark will be back on air from 26 April to 23 May, with Girls Around Town back in its regular slot every Saturday between 10am and 1pm.
June, Tina and Sue are already on the case, booking in guests for each show – you’ll find details here as each one is confirmed.
Or so it seems for Kathryn Mays, who’s just a month away from the ultimate challenge…
On Thursday 24 April, she’ll be leaving behind her ‘day job’ as a credit controller for luxury hotels around the world to begin a gruelling trek from Nepal to Everest Base Camp in support of Newark Women’s Aid.
“It’s one of the greatest treks in the world and I can’t wait to take on the 17-day high altitude challenge,” says Kathryn. “Nothing about this trip is going to be luxurious but I’m pretty sure we’ll be treated to some 5-star views and an unforgettable experience.”
After a breathtaking flight to Lukla, Kathryn and her fellow trekkers will steadily ascend through mountain villages, taking in the fantastic Everest scenery. En route, they’ll encounter the enormity of the Khumbu glacier before eventually reaching Gorak Shep, the final stop before heading to Everest Base Camp itself.
“It’s also our base for the pre-dawn ascent of Kala Patthar the following morning, the highest point on the trek with close-up views of the summit of Mount Everest,” she says.
“I know the trip is going to be tough, both mentally and physically. But I’ve climbed mountains to get where I am today, as have my two children. NWA supported us all back in 2005; they do an amazing job offering support to victims of domestic violence and a safe place to stay in the refuge.”
Kathryn’s fundraising events so far have netted almost £6,000 for the Newark-based charity which offers what she describes as ‘a lifeline service helping to rebuild lives’. To support her with your donation, visit https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/mays
Newark’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…
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