From bean to bar

reloved chocolate makingIt’s no secret that the Girls Around Town have a real weakness for anything involving chocolate, which they’ll be indulging to the full when they judge entries in The Big Newark Bake Off on Saturday!

So it’s hardly suprising that this workshop at RELoved on Stodman Street in Newark caught their eye…

From 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday 25 June, Chocolate Heaven is an opportunity to find out all about the fascinating journey ‘from bean to bar’.

You’ll taste and savour different types of chocolate and be shown how to make and flavour ganache truffles, fondants and caramels. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have your own delicious chocolates finished, boxed and ready to take away and enjoy.

Places are limited and available on a first come, first come basis at £25 each, with all materials provided. To book, email relovednewark@gmail.com or call 01636 918746.

And keep an eye on the RELoved website for details of future workshops, including vintage lace and wire brooch making, felting, crochet and cushion making…

NewWork comes to Newark

open studiosIn collaboration with Open Studios Notts, NewWork will be hosting a series of practical workshops and installations at Galerie, 18 Kirkgate, Newark.

They’re all free and everyone’s welcome (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) – why not call in and take part in one or more of the following?

Saturday 24 May
10am-1pm : Postcard Workshop/Installation
2pm-4.30pm : Printmaking Workshop

Sunday 25 May
2pm-4.30pm : Interactive Printmaking
2pm-5pm : Postcard Workshop/Installation

Saturday 31 May
10am-1pm : Postcard Workshop/Installation
10am-4pm : Interactive Musis Installation
12 noon-3pm : DIY Poetry
2pm-4.30pm : Interactive Printmaking

Sunday 1 June
10am-2pm : Postcard Workshop/Installation
10am-2pm : DIY Poetry
10am-2pm : Interactive Music Installation

An open invitation…

manor farm - teashop exteriorIf you haven’t found your way to Manor Farm Tea Shoppe in Bleasby yet, here’s the perfect opportunity – they’re having an Open Day from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 12 April and you’re invited!

Enjoy morning coffee and cake, lunch or afternoon tea in the Tea Shoppe itself – meet chef Matt and the rest of the Gastro Dining team, who will be on hand with tasting samples – and have a chat with textile artist Jane Lightfoot about the sewing workshops she’ll be running in the Function Room over the next few months.

shepherds hut interiorWhile you’re there, don’t miss the chance to take a peek inside the Shepherd’s Hut. This gorgeous little B&B is the only one of its kind in Nottinghamshire and is the perfect place to spend a relaxing night (or two!) away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life…

There’ll be some super special offers too, with discounts available on bookings made on the Open Day for meals on one of their Gastro Dining evenings (every Thursday, Friday and Saturday) or reservations for the Shepherd’s Hut.

Visit manorfarmteashoppe.co.uk for more details of everything Manor Farm has to offer and make a date to visit the pretty rural village of Bleasby, just outside Southwell, on 12 April to see it all for yourself…