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Pampered to perfection

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pampered 2As busy women, we all deserve a bit of a treat from time to time – and what could be better than A Perfectly Pampered Day in an exclusive country house?

pampered 4From 9am to 5pm on Saturday 27 September, Oyster Pearl Events are offering you the chance to get away from it all in the stunning setting of East Bridgford Hill and enjoy a day filled with fashion, fun and fitness, styling and wellbeing, not to mention fabulous food, super shopping and live music…

Start your day with a light breakfast of croissants and tea or coffee before relaxing with your choice of treatments – with prices ranging from £8 to £15, take your pick from

  • Back massage
  • Facial
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • File and polish, gel nails and nail art
  • Head, neck and shoulder massage
  • Eyebrow, lip, chin and underarm wax and eyelash tint

Your package includes a delicious two-course buffet lunch and the chance to take part in FREE workshops featuring

  • Life coaching with Helen Cyrus Whittle
  • Image and style coaching with Val Brailsford of Yvette Fashions
  • Zumba with Renae
  • Make up and products with Lancome by Boots

pampered 1 copyAnd a day of pampering wouldn’t be complete without the opportunity for a little retail therapy – browse and buy from an array of select shops offering clothing, jewellery, handbags and accessories.

pampered 3With East Bridgford Hill’s beautiful gardens in which to relax and unwind, a fantastic fashion show, featuring designs and specialised show pieces modelled by real women, and live entertainment by Noah, it all adds up to a truly unique experience designed with you in mind…

Places are £65 each, including breakfast, lunch and workshops, plus a free photoshoot with 7″ x 5″ framed photo at Funky Photos to book at your leisure at a later date.

Reserve your place online here or call Helen on 0115 847 7534 / 07746 813520. Then just turn up on the day in your loungers, bring trainers and a book, pop in your slippers too and prepare to be pampered!

An evening with Julie Summers

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julie summersBest-selling historical author and broadcaster Julie Summers will be in Retford later this month to talk about the experiences of British people at their best during World War Two.

She will also talk about the bravery of one man on the front line – the unsung hero Colonel Philip Toosey, who was fictionally portrayed by Alec Guiness in Bridge on the River Kwai. In real life Toosey elected to stay with his men instead of being evacuated as Singapore fell. Following their capture, he did all he could to ensure their survival in the face of brutality from their sadistic Japanese guards.

An expert on the lives of millions of Britons on the home front including the experiences of our parents and grandparents, Julie has published books in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

jambustersAmong her books is Jambusters, which is currently being turned into a new six-part drama series by ITV, hoping to repeat the success of Call the Midwife and Foyle’s War – so expect Julie soon to become a household name.

Julie is a passionate and knowledgeable speaker, having narrated documentaries for the Yesterday Channel and appeared on BBC TV and radio numerous times.

An Evening with Julie Summers takes place at Retford Town Hall on Friday 29 August. Doors open at 6pm for a 7.30pm start and books bought on the night will be signed by Julie.

Tickets are just £8 each – for more details contact paultrickett@hotmail.com call 01636 684672. Tickets are also on sale at Retford Tourist Information Centre and can be booked online here.

Coming soon to a town near you

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issue 5 coverThe latest issue of Around Town is winging its way to the printers right now and will be hitting the streets this weekend.

Look out for it all over Newark, Southwell, Bingham, Tuxford, Long Bennington and beyond very soon – 40 pages packed with stories we know you’ll want to read!

Here’s a taste of what’s in store

  • Yummy recipes for eating under the sun from our favourite foodie, Lisa Holloway
  • A walk in the park with Emma Sasai
  • Gina Barton‘s ideas for family holidays at home and abroad
  • Angela Sherman on who pays for your parents’ care
  • Lots of Ladies Who’ve Launched – from Nicola Cole‘s juice cleanses and Jenny Samuels‘ house cleaning service to the team behind the transformation of Tuxford
  • Tina on why the WI is much more than just jam and Jerusalem
  • June on facial rejuvenation acuptuncture

There’s a whole spread of being a tourist in your own town too – spend a day exploring and still be home in time for tea!

Keep an eye on our Facebook page – we’ll be updating it regularly with details of when and where to find your copy. And when you’ve read it, don’t forget to tell us what you think!!