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Summer in Southwell

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southwell fundayThe first of a series of summer events in Southwell takes place on Saturday 21 June, when the town council brings its Family Fun Day to The Burgage.

From 12 noon till 4pm, there’ll be a host of family-friendly activities on offer – everything from face painting to a fire engine, a bouncy castle to a boating lake and live music to Maypole dancing.

Browse among the community stalls, try your hand at have-a-go archery, enjoy an ice cream or two or tuck into the barbecue as you celebrate the start of summer in this historic market town.

And while you’re there, don’t forget to pick up a copy of the brochure giving details of all the events coming up in Southwell this summer. With over 50 to choose from, you’re sure to find plenty of reasons to start planning a return visit…

 

 

A blooming good day out!

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flower podOn Saturday 14 June, The Flower Pod will be opening its gate to the public for the first time to show everyone what they’ve been up to in the past two years.

Pop down to Home Farm, Brackenhurst Lane in Southwell between 10.30am and 4.30pm to see for yourself how a rubble-strewn north facing site has been transformed into a south facing terraced landscape, ready and waiting to bloom for years to come.

Overlooked by a beautiful strawbale eco workshop with wide, welcoming verandas to shelter and nurture the volunteers and adults with learning disabilities, it gives everyone a chance to blosssom and contribute towards a sustainable income for Reach, the charity that supports over 150 adults with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire.

Admission is £3 per person – and while you’re enjoying a stroll around the site, don’t miss the chance to sample scrummy scones and tray bakes in the pop up cafe provided by Lucy’s Vicarage Tea Rooms!