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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
The Crumbly Bun - Newark Marketplace.
The perfect spot for indulging yourself!
Tucked away in the corner of the marketplace in the heart of Newark, The Crumbly Bun is quickly becoming a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. This charming independent bakery specialises in indulgent treats — from gooey cookies and chunky brownies to blondies, celebration cakes and more.
Step inside and you’ll find a boutique-style bake shop that feels as delightful as the treats themselves. Everything is crafted to look as good as it tastes, with generous portions and imaginative flavours that keep locals coming back week after week.
Customers regularly rave about the melt-in-the-middle cookies and beautifully decorated cakes, not to mention the warm, friendly welcome waiting behind the counter.
Since opening in 2023, The Crumbly Bun has built a loyal following and a reputation as one of Newark’s sweetest hidden gems. Whether you’re picking up a mid-week pick-me-up, grabbing a gift for someone special, or ordering a custom cake for a celebration, this independent bakery delivers indulgence by the box-full.
If you haven’t discovered it yet, consider this your excuse to take a stroll down the market and treat yourself.
Get more information here: https://www.thecrumblybun.com/
Our rating - 10/10
Newark Recommends - Locals favourite Chip Shop
From a brilliant field of 14 contenders and over 1100 local votes, and the winner is…
🥇Angell’s Fisheries! - 44% of the total votes!!! the winner!
🥈A1 Fish Bar - 18% of votes
🥉 Antonio’s Traditional Fish & Chips - 7% of votes
A massive amount of votes and incredible support shown for the local fish & chip shops, thanks for all of your involvement and helping get your favourites name out there a little more!
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest poll - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588393474618&locale=en_GB
🎁 Insider Subscriber Perks
We find and curate the offers our town’s independents want you to hear about!
🍗 Farm to Fork Butchers (Newark Market)
🎟️ 5 for £20 on huge range of items
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🚗 AM Auto’s (Willow Farm, Newark Road)
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📍Talk In Italy
🎟️ Code: Newark - 10% off for NEW students on any course
🌐 www.talkinitaly.com
🍰Meringue Jane - Home Bakery specialising in Japanese sponge cakes
🎟️ Free ‘treat bag’ with every order (till April).
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/MeringueJane
📍Keepsakes Crafted - Handcrafted gifts with laser engraving, vinyl & sublimation.
🎟️ Free Local Delivery with any order (15m)
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/KeepsakesCrafted
We are looking for independent businesses that want to reach more Newark residents with offers you may even be running already! Get in touch to discuss getting them in front of Newark Insider readers - [email protected]
What’s Good This Week?
📍 YMCA
⏰ March 20th 2026
🎟️ https://ymcanewarksherwood.org/big-newark-sleep-out
Last year’s Big Newark Sleep Out was a powerful night of community action — over 50 local people gathered at the YMCA Village, slept under the stars, and raised over £15,000 to help raise awareness of youth homelessness and the challenges facing young people in our community.
Now it’s your chance to be part of something meaningful. Register for 2026 – on Friday 20 March
📍 We Will Rock You - The Palace Theatre
⏰ 25th March 2026 from 7:30-10pm
🎟️ £25.50
The brilliant Newark Amateur Operatic Society return to our stage this March with their high‑energy production of We Will Rock You. This high-octane musical features more than 20 iconic Queen hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Are the Champions”, “Somebody to Love”, and of course “We Will Rock You”. Set on the post-apocalyptic iPlanet where individuality has been outlawed and music is controlled by algorithms, the story follows two young revolutionaries who dare to defy the system to save rock ’n' roll.
Coming in next week’s edition:
Newark’s Favourite Chinese Takeaway Poll results - YOU VOTED
New Spotlight Independent Business
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