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Food for thought

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chocolate browniesLast November, Tina and June joined the exhibitors in the Riding Stables and Courtyard at Thoresby with a stand at one of the twice-yearly FoodFests, showcases for some of the best food and drink from local artisan and independent retailers.

Over two days, they handed out more than 1500 copies of Around Town magazine, sweetening the offering with nearly 900 scrummy little chocolate brownie bites courtesy of Southwell-based All Mine Cakes.

These FoodFests may not the biggest food and drink shows around but the fabulous location, the intimate atmosphere and the quality of the produce on sale combine to make sure they’re up there among the best.

So, if you’re a foodie, take a tip from the Silver Sisters and make sure you save the date for a visit to the next one!

The Thoresby Spring FoodFest 2014 takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April.  It’s open from 10am to 4pm both days, with admission and parking both free.

easter egg huntAlongside fabulous food to try and buy, you’ll find kitchenware and books on offer and, in the cookery theatre, a programme of demonstrations by local chefs throughout the weekend too. And, just for the kids, an Easter Egg Hunt with a prize for every participant…

Definitely a must for your diaries – visit adelanta.co.uk for more details.

All that jazz!

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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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Our favourite things…2

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v2v marilyn dressHere’s another one of our favourite places owned by John and Siouxsie, two more of our favourite people.

Hardly a week goes by without one of us dropping into Vintage2Versace to check out the latest stock in this treasure trove of beautiful things – June being the biggest culprit of course, it’s handbag heaven! Not to mention the hats, shoes, jewellery and the most extensive collection of vintage and couture clothing outside London…

And with coffee and cakes as tempting (well, almost!) as the goodies in the shop itself, The Secret Garden Café is a great place for a break from shopping or a quick catch-up with friends. What’s not to like?!

It’s also the venue for regular events and next month there’s a chance to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style in an evening which combines poetry and fashion.

From 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday 14 February there’ll be love poetry composed and read by Fiona Theokritoff and Deborah Tyler-Bennett as well as classic works read by John Knight, followed by a fashion parade of beautiful ballgowns and desirable dresses.

Wine and canapés will be served throughout the evening and tickets are on sale now, priced £15 each or £25 for two. Visit the shop at 6 Stodman Street, email admin@vintage2versace.co.uk or call 01636 676999 for more details and bookings.