Good morning, Newark! Happy bank holiday!
I’m away with my family at the moment and the website is being redone - so we’re a bit thin this week, forgive me, back to normal next week hopefully with a new website too.
Castle Bridge
Here’s a quick 2 minute roundup of the week ahead.
A few interesting events to go to
One cafe full of character
Notices!
Top Picks for This Week
Rock for Heroes - Book Tickets
Guns n Roses, Meatloaf, Bon Jovi, Queen and many more - this should be good!
📅 28th May at 7:30 PM
📍Palace Theatre, NewarkA Vision of Elvis - Book Tickets
Put on your blue suede shoes and celebrate the music of the king of rock ‘n’ roll.
📅 29th May at 7:30 PM
📍 Palace Theatre, NewarkFestival of the Timelords - Book Tickets
Dr. Who fans - this one is for you!
📅 30th May at 10:00 AM
📍 Newark ShowgroundGin-Spirational Cider Blast - Book Tickets
Gin & Cider fest!
📅 29th May at 5:00 PM
📍The Duck, Castlegate
I’m away this week and can’t upload the list to the website without my laptop - back to normal next week, sorry!
Independent of the Week
The Governors House - Marketplace, Newark.
Why go?
Freshly roasted coffee, homemade food & cakes in one of the most historical and interesting buildings Newark has to offer. Kids eat free Sundays (one under 12 per paying adult).
What to expect
Lots of history, charm and warmth. A great menu with locally sourced food. They also offer free space for events and currently host all manner of things.
Where & when
Marketplace, Newark
Open daily from 8:00am - 4:00pm
The market square on a non-market day
Noticeboard
Welcoming another new business to the centre of town - InKnotts Wine is opening down Chain Lane, an award winning independent wine merchant.
The council will open up nominations for Newark’s Community & Sports Awards 2026 May 29th - see here for details
New business opening on Castlegate - Trent Grill, welcome to Newark!
I’ll be back from holiday Wednesday, the newsletter will return to its usual format - sorry.
We’re on the lookout for a partner for our events section - get in touch if you’d like to discuss.
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See you next Monday.
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