Good morning, Newark! Lovely nostalgic memories on yesterday’s Facebook post ‘What would you bring back to Newark?’ - that was fun!
I think Millgate is one of the most interesting parts of town
Here’s a quick 2 minute roundup of the week ahead.
A few interesting events to go to
One place I keep going back to
An offer celebrating a new studio opening!
Top Picks for This Week
Matt Haig - The Midnight Train - Book Tickets
Join us for a much anticipated evening as we welcome Matt Haig back to Newark as part of his tour for his new book The Midnight Train.
📅 20th May at 7:30 PM
📍Palace Theatre, NewarkThe Comedy Store - Book Tickets
Should be a laugh! Performances from Michael Shafer, Matt Bragg & Sikisa.
📅 23rd May at 8:00 PM
📍 Palace Theatre, NewarkFlower Festival Celebration Concert - Book Tickets
Local choirs and musicians will present songs from musicals and movies, in this fantastic concert that will launch our annual Flower Festival!
📅 21st May at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 St Mary Magdalene, Newark
Independent of the Week
Stokes Coffee, Robin Hood Walk, Newark.
Why go?
Freshly roasted coffee - really distinctive flavours, homemade food and one of Newark’s best modern café spaces. The cakes are top notch too!
What to expect
In-house coffee roasting, brunch favourites, cakes and a relaxed contemporary atmosphere with lots of seating.
Where & when
Robin Hood Walk, Newark
Open daily from 8:30/9am–3pm
Deal of the Week
3 professional baby photos for just £25?
To celebrate the launch of his new Newark studio, photographer Ben Gathercole-Day is offering newborn & little sitter sessions throughout May and June for only £25.
You’ll get:
- A 2-hour professional studio session
- Props & styling included
- 3 gorgeous high-resolution digital images
A thoughtful gift for capturing those early memories.
Spaces are limited.
Church & Kirk Gate in pop-art style
Noticeboard
We’re welcoming the Hummingbird Collective to the Buttermarket! A collection of 40 independent traders all under one roof. A great addition to the town!
We wave goodbye to the Knife Angel, what a fantastic project and opportunity to host it here.
Welcoming another new business to the centre of town - InKnotts Wine is opening down Chain Lane, an award winning independent wine merchant.
We are sorry to see Corner Farm Kitchen closing their doors - see their social media pages for more information.
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See you next Monday.
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