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CONTENTS

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Towns & Villages 5-9 Southwell 12 Edwinstowe 13 Robin Hood 14 - 15 History 16 - 22 Ecclesiastical 23 - 29 Festivals 31 - 33 Museums 34 - 38 Antiques 39 - 40 Activities 41 - 47 The Great Outdoors 49 - 51 Arts 54 - 57 Ghosts, Folklore & Legends 58 - 62 Angling 64 - 66 Accommodation 70 - 81 Feast (Food and Drink) 82 - 98

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The enchanting towns and villages are steeped in history and the ancient Sherwood Forest is a National Nature Reserve and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the area has been wooded since the end of the Ice Age.

Newark-on-Trent Ollerton

Averham Balderton

Southwell

Edwinstowe

Carlton-on-Trent Caunton

CLIPSTOWE

Coddington Farndon

Bilsthorpe

Sutton-on-Trent

Eakring

Bathley

Blidworth Boughton Collingham Brough

Cromwell

Farnsfield Edingley weston Hawton

BUDBY

Fernwood

Winkburn

Walesby

Fiskerton Egmanton Halloughton Halam Gunthorpe Hockerton Laxton Kirklington Kirton Kneesall Wellow Kelham Lowdham Morton Maplebeck Little Carlton Oxton North Muskham Perlethorpe Ossington Thurgarton Rainworth norwel Rolleston south muskham Upton

TOWNS & VILLAGES NEWARK -ON-TRENT stands on the River Trent, the A1 on the route of the ancient Great North

Road and the East Coast Main Line railway. The origins of the town are possibly Roman, as it lies on an important Roman road, the Fosse Way current population, 28,000. SOUTHWELL is the site of Southwell Minster, the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham covering Nottinghamshire, it has a population of 7000. The town lies on the River Greet, about 14 miles north-east of Nottingham. Other historic buildings include the prebendal houses in Church Street and Westgate, and the Methodist church, which has a right of way running under it, so that the upper floor seats more than the lower. OLLERTON is on the edge of Sherwood Forest formerly known as the dukeries with a population of 9,000. Formerly a rural village with a tradition of hop-growing, from the 1920s onwards the mainindustry was coal mining with Ollerton expanding greatly during the 1960s and 1970s. AVERHAM has a population of 294.The village lies just west of Newark-on-Trent. For many decades, the village has been famous locally for the Robin Hood Theatre.The 150-seat theatre was designed by built Reverend Joseph Cyril Walker and built on the grounds of Averham Rectory, in 1913, by the village carpenter, Robert Lee. BALDERTON is one of the largest villages in Nottinghamshire with a population of 9,700 although it may be considered a suburb of Newark on Trent. Balderton is split into Old Balderton, the southern part of the village, and New Balderton. The name Balderton has obscure roots but may have been derived from Balder or Baldur – the Norse god of innocence, beauty, joy, purity, and peace and Odin's second son eventually killed by his blind brother in an accident involving Loki the god of mischief and fire. The village itself is probably of Anglo-Saxon origin and ismentioned in the Domesday Book . EDWINSTOWE popualtion 5,000 is associated with the Robin Hood and Maid Marian legends and is in the heart of Sherwood Forest, the home of Robin Hood.Edwinstowe takes its name from the holy shrine or resting place – ‘’stowe’’ of King Edwin, the Saxon king of Northumbria who was slain in 633AD. Legend has it that Robin Hood married Maid Marian in St Mary's Church. Edwinstowe's present-day popularity is due mainly to the presence near the village of the Major Oak, a feature in the folk tales of Robin Hood. BILSTHOTRPE is a village has a population of 3,200. It is about five miles south of Ollerton, and near the junction of the A614 and A617. BUDBY is a small hamlet in the civil parish of Perlethorpe-cum-Budby, Nottinghamshire. Budby is about 2 miles north of Edwinstowe. Nearby is Thoresby Hall, the former home of the Earl Manvers. The hamlet itself is by the A616 road and the River Meden. Budby dates from at least 1662 when the area was part of Sherwood Forest then a Royal Forest, though most of the forest has since been cleared for agriculture. CARLTON-On-TRENTis a small village and civil parish in England, located between the RiverTrent and the A1 road nearNewark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire. The population is 229, The village has several entries in the Domesday Book, mainly for the year 1086 relating to the Records of the Exchequer, and its related bodies, with those of the Office of First Fruits and Tenths, and the Court of Augmentations. CAUNTON is six miles north-west of Newark-on-Trent. The population is 483. The village is notable for its association withSamuel Hole, who is buried in the churchyard of St. Andrew's Church. He was the village's vicar for a short while before becoming Dean of Rochester and lived in the manor. CLIPSTONE in north Nottinghamshire is a small ex-coal mining village built on the site of an old army base with a population of 4,700. The earliest historical reference to the settlement is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the village is mentioned as "Clipestune. SUTTON-ON-TRENT is on the Great North Road, and on the west bank of the Trent with a population of 1,300 located 8 miles north of Newark-on-Trent. The river has revealed fossilized mammoth's teeth and tusks, Roman and Anglo Saxon pottery.The town is mentioned in the Domesday Book and a Norman church was built in the 13th Century.

TOWNS & VILLAGES Bathley is a village and civil parish north-west of Newark-on-Trent, population of 246.

Bathley is recorded in the Domesday Book as Badeleie Eakring has a population of 419. The village lies between the A617 and the A616 roads between Ollerton and Southwell. Dukes Wood to the south is situated on the top of an escarpment, giving good views over the Trent valley to the east and towards Southwell to the south. Blidworth is a village that lies five miles east of Mansfield with a population of 4,457. Its history can be traced back to the 10th century Blidworth seems to contain the Old English personal name, Blitha' + worð (Old English) an enclosure,'Blitha's enclosure. Boughton is two miles east of the small of Ollerton. It was a civil parish until 1996, but the civil parish was then abolished and merged with the civil parish of Ollerton to form the new civil parish of Ollerton and Boughton. Boughton windmill was located close to the present B6381 road. The parish church is St Matthew's Church, Boughton. Farndon is on the Fosse road, south-west of Newark-on-Trent, on the banks of the River Trent. Population 2,405. The A46 previously ran through the village until the development of a new dual carriageway bypass. The name Farndon means "Fern Hill". It is thought to be the site of the Roman fortAd Pontem or "the place by the bridges. The parish church of St. Peter was built in Elizabethan times, and thought to be the third such church built on the same site since Saxon times. Cromwell is located 5 miles north of Newark. With a 232 population. St. Giles' Church, Cromwell is a 13th century church, with a tower built c. 1427. The Old Rectory was built c. 1680 as a dower house for the Earl of Clare, and in use as a rectory before 1714. Between the village and the River Trent lie an extensive area of Roman fields with associated villa. Collingham is a village and civil parish with a population of 2,738. Collingham is located on the banks of the River Trent on the A1133 main road, just off the A46. It is approximately 6 miles from Newark-on-Trent. Collingham is close to the old Roman Fort at Brough and there have been several local finds of Roman coins, jewellery and villa remains. It lies close to the Fosse Way on its way to Lincoln. The village name suggests a fairly early Saxon foundation, preceding the occupation of eastern England by the Danes and it is naturally mentioned in the Domesday Book. Coddington lies 3 miles from Newark population 1,684. The Domesday Book calls the area now known as Coddington "Cotta's/Codda's Farm". Little is known until about 1320, when "Coddington Stone" was used to build Newark Castle. A windmill was first recorded there in 1597. The village was sometimes known as "Codyngton".

TOWNS & VILLAGES Fernwood is a new village which was originally part of Balderton Hospital Brough

is a hamlet located 5 miles to the north of Newark on Trent, on the A46 Fosse Way It was the site of the Roman town of Crococalana, which grew around a military fort of the 1st century. The town spread along the Fosse way forabout a mile, and had ditched defences. Edingley has a population of 443 located 3 miles north-west of Southwell. The name Edingley contains the Old English personal name, Eddi, + lēah (Old English), a forest, wood, glade, clearing; (later) a pasture, meadow.'...so 'Eddi's wood/clearing'. The parish church of St Giles is Norman, almost completely rebuilt in 1890. Walesby is located 16 miles north of Newark, population 1,266. The parish church of St Edmund is Perpendicular in style. The village is famous for its forest Farnsfield is a village in Sherwood Forest, population 2,731. In 1944, an RAF Halifax bomber MZ519-LKU crashed on the south side of the village. All on board were killed. The site of the crash has a large memorial. Winkburn is a small village located north-west of Southwell and north-west of Newark. The parish church of St John of Jerusalem and Winkburn Hall are both Grade I listed buildings. Hawton lies about two miles south of Newark-on-Trent and near the River Devon. Hawton played an important part in the English Civil War as a Roundhead encampment against the Royalist stronghold in Newark, and a redoubt earthworks is still visible in the village. The parish church of All Saints was erected in the 14th and 15th centuries. Egmanton is a small village located one mile south of Tuxford and one mile north of Laxton. The population is 286. The name derives from the Old English words for Ecgmund's farm/settlement.Egmanton was mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1085. Fiskerton is a small village on the west bank of the River Trent about 3 miles southeast of Southwell. The appropriate civil parish was Fiskerton population 902. The word 'Fiskerton' contains the Old Norse word fiskari (or the Old English equivalent fiscere) meaning a fisherman, together with tun (Old English), a farmstead, resulting in 'Fishermen's farm/settlement'. The 1086 Domesday entry for Fiskerton mentioned arable land enough for seven ploughs, two mills, a fishery, a ferry and 42 acres of meadow, pasture and woodland. Weston has a population of 312,[1] increasing to 393. The parish church of All Saints is 13th century. At the south-east end of the village are three 16th century tenements built with cruck trusses. Gunthorpe is a small village population is 752. Gunthorpe Bridge is the only bridge over the River Trent between Newark and Nottingham "The Danes sailed up the Trent and settled at Gunthorpe." Old Gunthorpe toll bridge was built on the site of a ford and ferry that had existed since Roman times.

TOWNS & VILLAGES Lowdham is a village.population of 3,334 There are two main roads slicing through the village: the A6097 south-east to north-west dual carriageway, and the A612 between Nottingham and Southwell. The name Lowdham points also to a Danish origin (earlier Ludham and Ludholme). Mapledeck is located 6 miles north of Southwell, It is one of only five villages in England to have a church dedicated to St Radegund and it is also one of only 51 Thankful Villages in England and Wales, those rare places that were spared fatalities in the Great War of 1914 to 1918. The parish church of St Radegund was extensively restored in 1898. Little Carlton is sometimes called South Carlton or Carlton by Newark. It is in two separate areas of protection. Little Carlton is first mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1086 where it is documented that Carleton, as it was then known, was owned by the Archbishop of York. North Muskham is located between the River Trent and the A1 road, 3 miles north of Newark-upon-Trent. The parish has a population of 985. St Wilfrid's Church is the parish church, a medieval building which is Grade I listed The village appears in the Domesday Book as Muscham in the hundred of Lythe. Ossington is a village 7 miles north of Newark on Trent. It is centred on the site of Ossington Hall, the ancestral home of the Denison family.The estate can be traced back to Saxon times when it was known as "Oschinton" and then later in 1144 as "Oscinton" Oxton , 568 residents, is located 5 miles west of Southwell, 5 miles north of Lowdham, Oxton has a church dedicated to St Peter & St Paul. Perlethorpe is located 3 miles north-west of Ollerton, and is in the civil parish of Perlethorpe-cum-Budby. Nearby is Thoresby Hall, the former home of the Earl Manvers. Perlethorpe is from Old Norse thorp/þrop "village", a place-name element common in Nottinghamshire, and nearby Lincolnshire. Rainworth started as a settlement close to a Roman road that went through Mansfield and Newark, and provided access to the coalfields of Derbyshire or the Roman settlements in the area to the east of Nottinghamshire In the year 617 AD, a mighty Roman warrior, Readwald, stayed at the site prior to a battle with Ethelfrith, King of Mercia. Rolleston is a small village by the River Greet (a tributary of the River Trent), a few miles from Southwell not far from the Trent and about 5 miles southwest of Newark. South Muskham is a village close to the border with Lincolnshire. The parish includes the hamlet of Little Carlton. South of the village the old Great North Road passes over a causeway built in 1770. Upton is a small village east of Southwell, 5 miles west of Newark and 3 miles south of Hockerton. The church, has a prominent feature in the landscape, a Perpendicular tower crowned by eight pinnacles.

TOWNS & VILLAGES Halloughton is located 9 miles west of Newark on Trent and is within the civil parish of Southwell. The parish church of St James was rebuilt in 1879–82. Halloughton Manor House is a 13th-century prebendal house of the college of Southwell. Its medieval tower house is now incorporated into a late-18th-century farmhouse. Hockerton is 2 miles from the town of Southwell on the A617 between Newark and Mansfield.The place-name Hockerton seems to contain an Old English word for a hill, hocer, + tun (Old English), an enclosure; a farmstead; a village; an estate.., so 'hill or hump settlement'. Halam has a population of 426 It is located to the west of Southwell. The parish church, which was built in the 11th–12th centuries, is dedicated to St Michael the Archangel. At the north end of the village is an 18th-century water mill. Kneesall, population of 221, is situated on the A616 between Newark-on-Trent and Ollerton. The village is three miles from neighbouring Eakring and four miles from Laxton. Laxton is a small village with a population of 489 is best known for having the last remaining working open field system in the United Kingdom. Its name is recorded first in the Domesday Book as Laxintone, and may come from Anglo-Saxon Leaxingtūn, meaning the "farmstead or estate of the people of a man called Leaxa". Kirklington lies on the A617, road almost midway between Newark (9½ miles to the east) and Mansfield (10 miles to the west) with a population of 400.The place-name Kirklington contains an Old English personal name, Cyrtla, + tun (Old English), an enclosure; a farmstead; a village; an estate.., so 'Cyrtla's farm or settlement'. Kirton is located east of Ollerton it has a population of 261 The parish church of Holy Trinity is 13th century church, restored in 1865 in the Victorian era. Hall Farm was built c. 1630 by William Clarkson. It is an early example of brick facing on walls of rough skerry. Wellow, population 470, has a village green and a maypole, and is still in use. The parish church of St Swithin is 12th century, which was restored, with a new chancel, in 1878-9. On the east and south sides of the village are the remains of a defensive ditch, which originally encircled the village. To the south is the deserted medieval village of Grimston, which now forms part of the Manor of Wellow. To the north east is Jordan Castle, a Norman ringwork consisting of a circular earthwork surrounded by a bank and ditch. Wellow also has, in Wellow Park, the largest remaining example of ash-wych elm woodland in Nottinghamshire. Morton is a village 1 mile west of Fiskerton, and is part of the civil parish of Fiskerton cum Morton. The parish church of St Denis was built in 1756. Thurgaton is a small village close to Southwell. Thurgarton is a lesser known place of pilgrimage for Christians wishing to pay respects to the mystical prelate, Walter Hilton, born in 1343.

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SOUTHWELL Nottinghamshire's stunning Southwell is an absolute must for any visitor. Offering trails of heritage throughout the town, which showcase the hidden gems of Southwell and some of its history, in this vibrant rural setting. Talking of history; Southwell is home to one of Europe's finest Norman naves, the Southwell Minster and cathedral. As well as this, the town played an interesting part in the English Civil War. During May 1646, King Charles I spent his last night as a free man in the Saracen's Head. Oliver Cromwell was also a guest there, later on in time. The cathedral still bears the scars and still suffers from what happened in the past, the conflict. So too does the Archbishop's Palace. Southwell's historic buildings endured hardship and distress during the Civil War. Oliver Cromwell's men destroyed graves for their lead and other materials which they found valuable. On a lighter note, the town is famously known for its Bramley Apple heritage and festival which takes place. People gather in the quintessential market town annually to celebrate this favourite cooking apple. The beautiful town centre lends itself to some fantastic pubs and restaurants as well as local shops and quaint tea rooms.

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HISTORY This area of Nottinghamshire retains many delightful towns and villages which are thoroughly representative of Historical England throughout the ages.There are traces of Roman occupation in Newark, which was strategically positioned at the intersection of the Roman Fosse Way and the River Trent; the third largest river in England and a vital medieval road. There are architectural buildings and ruins remaining from all later ages in the area, Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian and Victorian. Southwell has the magnificent Norman cathedral church of Nottinghamshire and nearby ruins of the original Bishops Palace, and Lord Byron , Nottinghamshire's most famous poet, the "mad, bad and dangerous to know" and "Lord of Misrule", spent three years lodging with his mother, Catherine, at Burgage House in Southwell before they both decamped to Newstead Abbey. Sherwood Forest Nature reserve is the legendary home of Robin Hood and contains The Major Oak – an 800 year old tree. The historic village of Edwinstowe is in the heart of Sherwood Forest and Legend has it was here, at the beautiful Church of St Mary, that Robin married Maid Marian. Edwinstowe was named after Edwin, King of Northumbria. All the areas towns and villages have a rich and exciting history for you to discover.

HISTORY Rufford Abbey was moderately wealthy and able to sustain a community of monks between its completion in about 1170 and its suppression in 1536. In 1146 Gilbert de Gaunt the Earl of Lincoln, founded the Cistercian abbey of St Mary the Virgin. Rufford was one of the first abbeys in England to be affected by the Suppression of the Monasteries.The whole estate was quickly acquired by George Talbot, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury. The estate was inherited in 1626 by Mary Talbot, sister of the 7th and 8h Earls of Shrewsbury, and it passed to her husband, George Savile. George’s successor, William, made Rufford Abbey the seat of the Savile family after he burnt down the Saviles’ original home in order to prevent its being occupied by a Parliamentarian garrison during the Civil War.The abbey and park were bought by Nottinghamshire County Council in 1952, and the north and east wings were demolished in 1956. The remaining west range and south service wing were put into the care of the Ministry of Works at the same date. Set in the heart of Robin Hood Country, Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton NG22 9DF. www.www.ruffordabbey.co.uk Newark Royal Market is one of the oldest in Britain. It can trace it’s history back to the 12th Century when it was granted it’s first charter by Henry 1st. It originally operated on a Sunday, it then became the first market in England to trade on Wednesday’s. In 1549 the market was granted the Royal Charter by King Edward 6th . It has operated continuosly for nearly 1,000 years and takes place in the Market Square which contains many buildings of historic significance. The Market currently operates 5 days week. General markets are on Wednesday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s with Collectors/Antiques markets on Monday’s and Thursday’s. The first Wednesday of every month hosts the Farmer’s Market. www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/markets/ Newark Castle railway station is a Grade II listed railway station. Carriages cafe is considered 'The Gateway to Newark' as it is right on platform one of the beautiful listed Newark Castle Railway Station. Built in the Italianate style in 1846, it is both elegant and evocative of bygone years.The decor of t he cafehas been sympathetically designed with a Victorian theme and is both quirky and interesting with various artworks and curios adorning its walls and floors.

HISTORY Newark Castle was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. In a charter thought to date 1135, King Henry I granted the Bishop of Lincoln permission to build the castle. Bishop Alexander also established a mint at the castle. The early castle was of timber construction, it was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century. King John died after a feast at this castle in 1216 from dysentery. During the Civil War, the castle and the Town endured three sieges during which extensive earthwork defences were built. One of these structures, t he Queen's Sconce,survives surprisingly intact. Between 1845 and 1848 the architect Anthony Salvin restored the castle, and in 1889 the corporation of Newark purchased the building and carried out further restoration work. The castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument a "nationally important" historic building and archaeological site and has been given protection against unauthorised change. It is also a Grade I listed buildingand recognised as an internationally important structure.During the Civil War, the castle and the Town endured three sieges during which extensive earthwork defences were built. One of these structures, the Queen's Sconce, survives. In 1549, Newark was granted its first Charter of Incorporation by King Edward VI. This gave the town the right to govern itself, and to elect its first Alderman Anthony Foster. Altogether, Newark was granted six Charters between 1549 and 1677. Each Charter gave the Town further civic powers and privileges. The Fifth Charter of 1626 under King Charles I granted the Alderman the dignity of Mayor. The first Mayor was Henry Gill, elected on 1st July 1626. Only two of the original Charters are known to exist today. These documents, together with the Coat of Arms granted to the town by Queen Elizabeth I in 1561, are currently held at Nottingham Archives. The presence of a potentially large and significant villa of Roman origin to the south east of the present 11th century Norman Southwell Minster was first noted in the 18th century. A Roman villa at Southwell was first discovered in the late 18th century by the antiquarian archaeologist Major Hayman Rooke. Little is known about the form and purpose of the villa. In 968 the Danes and Vikings swept up the rivers Humber and Trent to Nottingham, passing through Newark. The Saxon King Edward the Elder then conquered the Danes in 950.I n recent years Saxon burials have been found at Newark Castle

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see written down on historical documents is the truth. But like everything mistakes can creep in as anyone spotting the glaring autocorrect typo on my last article will know. It should have read Commonwealth War Graves Commission, not War Games. My old teacher Mrs Taylor at John Hunt would be laughing after trying to read some of my old work from the 70's. But mistakes do often appear on documents and then are repeated if you just take them at face value. Following on from Newark's Black Friday book by Trevor Frecknall; we set ourselves the target of documenting the stories of the good folk of the Newark area during World War 2. In books about the airmen, published shortly before Trevor's death and the unpublished stories of the sailors,Scaffolding soldiers and thesurrounding home front. the Casualty lists can be found in the names on development last summer the War Memorials in the town and local villages. Service personnel and some civilian's burials are listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Local achieves be it the local newspapers at the library or the Parish Roll of Honour in the churches are also a mass of information. Since the internet, most of these are now digitised and available to all; websites like Ancestry.com have millions of ﬁles at your ﬁnger tips. But sometimes you still come up blank. War memorials overseen by local committees all had different conditions for inclusion, some added only people born in the village, or living in the village at the time of service. Some only added those killed in action, some refused to add those that died from illness, accident or tragically by their own hand. This means names can appear on several memorials, if they where born in one area but later lived in another or few can be on none. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission register of graves was not fully compiled till the late 50's, by which time relatives had moved, so you could look up a name and there will be no local connection in the additional information or visa versa. This takes us back to the title of this piece, G. Richardson a name carved onto the Newark Town Memorial at the entrance to Newark Cemetery.

I had often put this name on the 'to do' list but came up blank every time, firstly starting off with the CWGC list, G. Richardson, then Gary, Graham, Geoffrey etc. Then just Richardson, then Richards etc but no hits. I then emailed the Verger at St Mary Magdalene Church due to lockdown and asked them if they could look in the Parish Roll of Honour for a G. Richardson. The reply came back Corporal George Richardson of the Royal Sussex Regiment killed in action Battle of El Alamein 27 October 1942. Back to the CWGC, nothing, check the Regimental Roll of Honour, nothing. Then I contacted Tim Warner at Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries, again due to lockdown had he anything from The Advertiser or Herald archive. Yes, came the reply, George Richardson of the Royal Sussex Regiment missing in action, presumed dead. Due to the cutting I now had a name George Richardson, age, address of Rutland Ave, and relatives, husband of Mrs Muriel Richardson to cross reference. A quick check on the 1939 emergency register and there they where George and Muriel of Rutland Ave, with 2 children and him working for British Glues and Chemicals. Even better there they both where on the post war electoral register! I posted a request via the Facebook 'Newark Memories' site but had no reply so tried the local Facebook 'Spotted' site. I got a reply from Paul Richardson, saying yes he was my Granddad, why? So I asked was he a soldier in WW2, do you know which campaigns he served and all details tallied. I asked had his family seen the G. Richardson on the memorial. Yes, we wondered if it was a relative came the reply. Well, that is your Granddad ! During the campaign to take 'Woodcock', George had been severally wounded, under heavy fire and about to be over run his unit retreated. Unable to move George or give him medical aid they had left him in the hopes the enemy would. With the fighting in Egypt going back and forth at some point George ends up back with the Allies. Unfortunately his service documents I ordered before Christmas have not arrived yet so this bit is still a blank. But George now recovered was promoted to Sergeant and found himself at the Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy were he was wounded again. Happily George survived the rest of the war and past away in 1998 aged 84. All my research meant for the books has now been passed to Nottinghamshire County Council and along with others will be added to the new Nottinghamshire World War II Roll of Honour. This is an extension to the Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour which is being updated. From our NG22, 23, 24 and 25 areas I have found 3500 plus casualties of 31 nations, some still only known just by name but most listed with family details and photos. I still require photos of some

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HISTORY Newark Northgate Railway Station is a lovely example of a Victorian Station. One of two railway stations in Newark On Trent the other being the Castle Station. Northgate station was opened July 15th 1852 and for some unknown reason the station was opened without any official ceremony or Guest of honour. Northgate Station is one of the stops on the East Coast Main Line which runs from Edinburgh to London. The Station North of Newark is Retford and the station south of Newark is Grantham. Every week day around 63 trains depart Newark to London Kings Cross. The average journey time with stopping at the other stations en route is one hour and 48 minutes but the fastest journey not stopping at the other stations takes only one hour and 14 minutes The distance from Newark to London Kings Cross is 111 miles. Northgate Station has played host to Royalty, on July 9th 1928 the 6th Duke of Portland welcomed King George V and Queen Mary. The station has two main platforms, the first being the line North to Edinburgh and across the bridge is the line South to London, also across the bridge is the platform that goes to Lincoln and other easterly destinations. I have travelled both North and South from the station on many many occasions, the modern trains of today like the Azuma are fast and quiet but to me nothing beat the smell and the sounds of the diesel locomotives, many of the Journeys were on class 47s or the then modern HSTs but if you were lucky the daddy of them all the class 55 Deltic would roar into the station. There were 22 class 55s and over the years I think I must have seen and travelled on everyone of them. Many of the famous old steam locomotives have stopped and passed through Northgate Station, the most famous being the Flying Scotsman. another famous engine The Mallard roared through Newark in 1937 on the historic day that it broke the world record for a steam locomotive. The Mallard reached the grand speed of 124.5mph.Today Northgate station is as busy as ever, throughout the daytime with passenger services and throughout the night with goods and freight trains.

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Three miles outside of Newark on the A617, stands the magnificent Victorain mansion Kelham Hall. The present building was built by the famous designer of the day, George Gilbert Scott. It was built as a family home for the Manners Sutton family. It took four years to build and was finished in 1863 at a cost of £80,000. Unfortunately the house was never completely. Footings were put in place for a conservatory. It was never finished. A clock tower was built, without a clock being installed. Plinths inside, were all meant to be finished in marble, this was not the case. The money ran out, such was the extravagence and oppulence of the project. Gilbert Scott, went on to use the design of Kelham Hall in designing St. Pancras Station in London, albeit on a much larger scale. In 1646, King Charles 1, surrendered in nearby Southwell and was then taken to the site of Kelham Hall and kept prisoner by the Scottish army. In 1721, Lieutenant - General John Manners, was born at Kelham. He was well known for his courage and generosity towards his soldiers. When they were due to retire, he was known to have given some of them money, which helped them set up pubs around the UK. As a thank you to their benefactor, they called these public houses, Marquess of Granby. This was John Manners title. Kelham was sold in 1903 and was purchased by the Sacred Society Mission. This was used as a theological training centre for religion. During the second World War, the monks or brothers as they liked to be called, played hosts for one year, to the oil patch warriors of Sherwood Forest. These were oilmen from Oaklahoma. They were sent over on a secret mission to drill for oil in nearby Sherwood Forest. Kelham Hall was picked due to it being well hidden from the main road. When the oilmen would visit the local pub, Kelham Fox, they were briefed to tell the locals, they were making a western film and were waiting for John Wayne to arrive. They would have looked like cowboys, wearing their stetson hats and cowboy boots and colourful shirts. In recent times, Kelham Hall has been used as the headquarters for Newark District Council and then purchased by a private company. This site is truly steeped in history. Ian Gillanders. Author of Newarks Historical Ghost Walks.

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For many years the village of Balderton was believed to be one of if not the largest Village in England. As of the 2011 Census the population was 9757, nine years on and with all the new housing developments around the village I would expect that to be much higher. Balderton joins onto Newark with the bridges on London Rd and Hawton Lane separating the two. London Road runs right through the village from North to South, London Road is also known as The Great North Rd and before the A1 bypass was built North and South bound traffic would pass through the village. The roots of Balderton go back many years, the village is believed to be of Anglo Saxon origin and is mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086 as Baldertune, Baldertune is described as a Berewick meaning a dependent Hamlet of Newark. English Heritage's Pastscape records show pre Roman and also Roman sites at Balderton. In the age of William the Conqueror the Lords of Balderton were a family called the Busseys, the Busseys were Lords of the village until the reign of Elizabeth 1. Balderton also has Civil War history with English Heritages Pastscape records showing 2 civil war sites. Parliamentary Commander Colonel Rossiter was also camped at Balderton during the siege of Newark. Moving forward to the 1840's and the population of Balderton was just over 1000, The Lord of the Manor at that time was the Duke of Newcastle who owned a great portion of the land in and around the village. During World War 2 Balderton had its own Airfield, the Airfield was to the South of the village, the airfield opened for military use in June 1941, it was used by the RAF and also the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and also the United States Army Air Force (USAAF). During 1943-1944 Sir Frank Whittle used the airfield for flight trials during the development of his Jet Engine. During that time Sir Frank lived at the Balderton Old Hall on Main Street .

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Newark and Sherwood has a wealth of historic ecclesiastical buildings throughout it's towns and villages reflecting the areas significant heritage, providing focal points for tourists, pilgrims and local people. For nearly one thousand years Southwell Minster has been a place of pilgrimage. It's stunning architecture have made it a popular destination throughout the centuries.A large Roman villa originally stood on the Minster site. In 956 King Eadwig of Wessex granted Oskytel, Archbishop of York, lands in Nottinghamshire and over the next century or so a Collegiate church with a Chapter of canons following a distinct set of rules began to form.In 1040, Priests were living in a hall, with a refectory and other buildings. Southwell became the mother church of the southern part of the diocese of York, it was never a monastery. .The Archbishopof York authorised the rebuilding of the Anglo-Saxon church and the building we know today was started in 1108. In 1234 The small Norman quire was replaced by the present Early English Gothic masterpiece and in 1300 The Minster’s Chapter House, renowned for its extraordinary carved stone leaves and “green men” is built. The Minster came through many turbulent periods relatively unscathed including Henry VIII’s abolition of chantries and the Civil War. In 1884 The Minster became mother church of the new diocese and became “The Cathedral of Southwelll and Nottinghamshire ” but the historic name , Southwell Minster is still used. The historic Chapter Library holds books and manu scripts of major importance to the history of the Minster

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East Trent Churches is a group of eleven beautiful parish churches in the diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, which are all living places of worship and community activity, loved and cared for by dedicated volunteers. These churches are found north of Newark, tucked between the river Trent and Lincolnshire and they can all be accessed via the A1133. Some of them are off the beaten track, they are all in beautiful countryside and they are well worth a journey of discovery. A church visit opens up a precious world of history and spirituality and whether you are interested in church architecture, local history and genealogy and if you want space to think and pray or if you want to join others in a time of worship, you will find a warm welcome.

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These are the East Trent Churches: Holy Trinity Besthorpe, NG23, 7HJ, a grade 2* listed building built in 1844. St George the Martyr, Church Lane, Clifton, a grade 2 * listed building dating from the thirteenth century. All Saints’, Low St., Collingham, NG23 7NQ, a grade 1 listed building dating from the twelfth century. St John the Baptist, South End, Collingham, NG23 7LL, a grade 1 listed building dating from the twelfth century. St Cecilia, High St, Girton, NG237JA, a grade 2 listed building, originally a thirteenth century church which was rebuilt in 1879. All Saints, Church Rd., Harby, NG23 7ED, a grade 2 listed building, built in 1877 but with a much older history. St Giles, Langford Lane, Holme, NG23 7RY, a grade 1 listed building, dating from the twelfth century. St Bartholomew, Holme Lane, Langford, NG23 7RT, dating from the thirteenth century. St Helena, Main St, South Scarle, NG23 7JH, a grade 1 listed building dating from the twelfth century. St Helen, Main St., Thorney, a grade 2* listed building, built in 1850. All Saints, Gainsborough Road, Winthorpe, NG24 2NR, a grade 2 listed building. The current building was completed in 1888, though there has been a church on the site since the thirteenth century.

The East Trent Benefice is a group of 11 churches serving 15 villages and small communities in a beautiful part of North East Nottinghamshire, between the river Trent and Lincolnshire.

To find out more information and contact details, please see our website easttrentchurches.org.uk Please follow us on Facebook @ East Trent Churches To contact the Rector, Revd Mandy Cartwright: revdmand@hotmail.com 01636 361657 East Trent Churches Nottinghamshire NG23 7LB

ECCLESIASTICAL The BBC Group of Churches: Balderton, Barnby & Coddington (St Giles, All Saints & All Saints) www. bbc-churches.org.uk Revd Louise Holliday: 01636 704811 “We are a benefice of three churches, working together to help to serve the communities in which we live. We hold a wide range of services and events and would be delighted to welcome you to join us. Alternatively if you’d like a visit please do get in touch. If you’d like to join one of our social groups we’d also love to hear from you have a look at our “Groups” page on our website. In March and April we’ll be running our second “Happiness Lab” from the Willow Tree in Barnby where you can find out, over a course of six weeks, what psychologists, doctors and faith leaders say about happiness. This is open to all. If you can’t come along this time please keep an eye on our website for further dates. If you would like to find out more about what is going on in our churches, if you have questions about the Christian faith or would just like to chat then please do get in touch. I’d be delighted to hear from you." Revd Louise Holliday

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ECCLESIASTICAL Records of the parish of Holy Trinity date back as far as the 1830s. There was a Roman Catholic presence in the area long before that. Street names like Friary Road, not to mention The Friary itself (now private residencies) are ample evidence of monastic ministry during the middle ages.The current building was consecrated in 1979 and is situated adjacentto Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School along with the Community & Partnership Centre which was opened in 2005. This is a replacement for the church in Parliament Street which still holds fond memories for older parishioners. The Church of St Mary Magdalene has been a place of worship for the towns people for over 800 years. It's Octagonal spire, 236 feet high is the highest in Nottinghamshire and was damaged in a lightning strike in May 1984. It is bounded on the south and north by two chantry chapels.The Chapel has a remarkable painting from the dance of death The upper parts of the tower and spire were completed in 1350, the nave dates from 1384 and 1393 and the chancel from 1489. The church was heavily restored from 1853 and 1855 by Sir George Gilbert Scott. In 1950the church was designated a Grade 1 listed building, being of outstanding architectural or historic interest.

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AMP Media’s very own Rachel gives us the lowdown on this years Newark Music Festival “Even the grey clouds and drizzle wasn’t enough to deter the festival goers for this years Newark Festival, as the happy crowd gathered, and the riverside filled with people from far and wide. The wonderful sights of festival wear, glitter in the hair, glowsticks and glam, was a true delight to witness and a warm welcome back to live events - there was excitement in the air that I’m sure all could feel. Vernon Kay warmed us up, and completed an awesome DJ set that got us all dancing. This made way for the fabulous Gabrielle to fill the skies with that powerful voice of hers, a throw back and a touch of nostalgia as the people of Newark sung along to ‘Dreams’. McFly had the crowd screaming and lusting after the blonde floppy haired boy of the 00’s! With their Queen hit “Don’t stop me now” they sung the line ‘coz I’m having a good time’ and they were, and so too were we. Hands in the air, dancing, singing along and ignoring the pouring rain – it was evident that everybody was happy to be back at a festival scene and some version of ‘normal’. Newark was clearly proud to host this event and welcome the artists on this occasion. A good time was had by all!” Rachel Bayford FOR DETAILS OF NEXT YEARS FESTIVAL LOG ON TO www.newarkfestival.co.uk

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The Gate to Southwell Festival is planning an exiting comeback for 2021 including a new venue in beautiful parkland near Southwell. The festival is four days of festival fun and an eclectic line-up of folksy, rootsy and acoustic music from the UK and further aﬁeld. The event has been moved from early June to early September, taking place from 01636magazine Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th. You can come for the whole four days, or for three days from Friday to Sunday. Day tickets will also be available nearer the festival. In a "normal year" there'd be loads of international acts, 4 covered main stages, in big tops and large marquees; plus workshops, dancing, great traders, lovely food, great beers, and the most friendly audience and volunteers you'd ﬁnd anywhere; on-site camping (with your car by your tent if you like) and proper toilets and showers. . For full details log onto: www.gtsf.uk

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The Bramley Apple Festival of Food & Drink 2021 Southwell Minster, Church Street, SOUTHWELL, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD

THE SOUTHWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL FARNSTOCK Music festival Farnsfield NG22 www.farnstock.com

The Southwell Music Festival is held annually. The classical music festival takes place each August Bank Holiday to celebrate classical music, and raise the proﬁle of Southwell and it’s incredible medieval Minster, it also aims to promote young local musicians. The festival is the brainchild of former Southwell Minster Head Chorister, Marcus Farnsworth who grew up in the area and still continues to have strong links with Southwell.

www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk Newark Book Festival is a literature Festival that takes place in July in a range of beautiful historic venues across Newark on Trent

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The Newark Air Museum is located on part of the former World War Two airfield of RAF Winthorpe, close to the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire border. Aviation heritage has been at the centre of the historical site for more than forty five years. Each year the museum organises and hosts a diverse range of Special Event Days, details are regularly updated on their website. In addition to the aircraft the museum displays a diverse display of aviation artefacts and a collection of more than thirty five aero engines. One of the UK's largest volunteer managed aviation museums.

The Showground, Drove Ln, Winthorpe, Coddington, Newark NG24 2NY

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01636 707170 _____________________________________ The Papplewick Pumping Station was designed in the early 1880s to pump millions of gallons of clean fresh water every day to the rapidly increasing population of Industrial Nottingham. Today, thanks to the endeavours of The Papplewick Pumping Station Trust, a Registered Charity dedicated to the preservation of the Pumping Station, and the enthusiasm of the volunteer members of the Papplewick Association you can still experience the most spectacular, preserved water Pumping Station in the British Isles. www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

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MUSEUMS The Leicester Trader Newark Heritage Barge is a floating heritage museum dedicated to River Trent History, run by a small team of enthusiasts. The Leicester Trader began life in1953. She was the last of her kind to be built and is only one of a few left in her original state. Top right hand Newark Heritage photo left to right...Project Barge CIO Leader Les Reid, Kevin from 24 The Weavers, “Handy Tourist Guides” and Newark NG24 4RY the BBC’s Anita Manning from 07971 589612 “Bargain Hunt”. _____________________________________

At the National Civil War Centre you can how see the people of Newark survived three sieges during the civil War.You can put yourself on the front line and feel the weight of armour and weapons and aim to destroy the Governor’s Houseas a Parliamentarian gunner. The town was important in the battle between Royalists and Parliamentarians as it lay at the crossroads of the Great North Road and the Fosse Way and provided an importantcrossing point over the River Trent. National Civil War Centre,14 Appletongate, Newark,NG24 1JY 01636 655765 www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com _____________________________________ Explore the history, science art and craft of timekeeping! The Museum of Timekeeping looks after a fascinating collection of clocks, watches and other timepieces, exploring the story of timekeeping past, present and future. You can see hundreds of different timekeepers ranging from tiny watches to enormous church clock mechanisms. Listen to the sounds of Britain’s first three Speaking Clocks, including the voice of the original 1936 machine in working action. Museum of Timekeeping Upton Hall, Upton Newark NG23 5TE www.museumoftimekeeping.org.uk 01636 817601

CHIPPY A National Trust property, The Workhouse is the best-preserved example of the hundreds of workhouses built across the country. Built in 1824, the austere building was a place of last resort for the destitute. Its architecture was influenced by prison design and its harsh regime became a blue print for workhouses throughout the country. The Workhouse, Southwell, Upton Road,

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ACTIVITIES Elk Motorsport, located in Newark, is renowned as the best all-weather and outdoor circuit in the East Midlands area. Just seconds from Newark Showground. The go-karting circuit is an all-weather track with a top quality, high grip tarmac surface. Elk's Bio Evo2 karts are twin-engined monsters allowing incredible performance and can even reach up to speeds of 60mph. The go-karts are suitable for most ages starting from 8 years and upwards.The outstanding go-karting track is a 1200m circuit; with long straights and fast flowing bends, the track is perfect for a racer of any ability from the beginner all the way up to the professional. The circuit is also floodlit for evening events so can offer karting outside of normal opening times to suit the best times for you. 01636 881492 ELK Motorsport Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark,NG24 2RB

Situated on the edge of Sherwood Forest The Ollerton Watermill, which dates back to 1713, is the only working watermill in Nottinghamshire. The mill has recently been restored and houses a Visitor Centre and Teashop. The entrance to the Teashop is at the back of the waterwheel over the mill race, with a glass viewing panel. Market Pl, Ollerton, Newark NG22 9AA

Thoresby Park is a great place to visit all year round, It has a range of attractions for all of the family no matter how young or old. Explore acres of beautiful parklands , have a picnic in the sun and play outside. Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque 2.5km signposted walk through the woodlands. 01623 822009 Thoresby Park, Netherfield Lane, Nr Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EP www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

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LetsXcape and LetsXcape Together is a joint venture to provide the residents and tourists of Newark immersive, fun and exciting leisure experiences. LetsXcape offers two renown and respected escape room challenges in the beautiful surroundings of Kelham Hall. Rated as 5* on TripAdvisor and gaining the TripAdvisors 'Travellers Choice' Award two years running now it continues to amaze and delight groups of players who come to challenge themselves at its venue. Alternatively LetsXcape Together provides a modern board gaming library, unique events and a cafe bar experience right in the heart of Newark's historic market square. Full of wonders and curiosities it should be visited as soon as you get to Newark on Trent. Both Nigel and Anthony have built these businesses successfully over the last three years and are continuing to offer new and unique experiences for their guests. Take the chance to immerse in their passion for people's leisure time. Relax, socialise and have fun!

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he village of Claypole is about 2 miles South of Balderton. Claypole is a lovely old picturesque village that is mentioned in the Doomsday book as Claipol and at that time it could boast a Church, a Priest and a mill. The Population now is slightly higher and the figure from the 2011 Census was 1,382, since that Census 10 years ago quite a few new developments have sprung up.As youngsters my friends and me would regularly pushbike to Claypole, mainly to go fishing on the River Witham, we used to fish the stretch between the road bridge and the weir. Back then using luncheon meat as bait you could catch some decent size chub. Very often in the summer we would go to Claypole to swim in the river. Along the banks of the river we would find what is known as the Devils Toe nails. These are actual fossils of gnarled oyster shells who's real name is GRYPHAEA ARCUATA, they are roughly 200 million years old and date back to the dinosaur age. I told my daughter about them when she was younger, she did’nt believe me and asked me to take her to Claypole to find one, sure enough we found a couple. She took them to school telling the others she had found a dinosaur. There are not many places they can be found but luckily Claypole is one of them, most are found on the South Coast but dating back to the Jurassic Period they were also in the rocks along the Lincolnshire Edge

. If you've never seen a Devils Toenail, pull on your wellies and wander along the banks of the Witham at Claypole, your sure to ﬁnd them, at certain times of the year though be sure to take a carrier bag because those ﬁelds are teaming with large mushrooms and Blue stalks. If you see the farmer, always ask his permission.

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HERITAGE WILDLIFE THE GREAT OUTDOORS Newark and Sherwood is blessed with beautiful countryside and is an area rich in wildlife and biodiversity. Sherwood Forest is a National Nature Reserve covering 450 acres, within its bounderies are ancient areas of native woodland. Birch trees grow in the forest as well as veteran oaks. Some of the oaks are over 500 years old. The most famous oak is the 800 year old "Major Oak" near Edwinstowe, under which according to legend, Robin Hood and his merry men slept. There is a brand new Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre where you can find out about the legend of Robin Hood as well as the ecology and wildlife of Sherwood Forest. In the nearby Sherwood Forest Arts and Craft Centre you can watch crafters and painters in action and catch a bite to eat and a drink in the Cafe in Sherwood Forest at the heart of the craft centre. There are also children's activities at the craft centre during school holidays. Balderton Lake lies to the west of the village of Balderton. The Lake is a hive of nature including Swans, Ducks, wild fowl, garden birds, trees & plants also in the Lake are large Carp, Tench & Bream and it is rumoured the Lake hosts large catfish. At a nice pace it takes about 1/2 hour to walk around this beautiful lake but why not stop for a break on one of the many picnic benches scattered around the lake.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Stapleford Woods - The hidden Jewel When it comes to Forests & Woods, the one that everyone associates with Nottinghamshire is Sherwood Forest, but just 2 miles East of Newark just off the A17 you will find 1039 Acres of ancient woodland known as Stapleford Woods. During spring and summer Stapleford Woods comes alive with natural beauty, 3 different types of trees dominate the woods, Silver Birch, Scotts Pine and Corsican Pine, but the overall beauty of these woods are the thousands of Rhododendron bushes that grow up to 7 metres in height,the Rhododendrons are a beautiful purple & pink colour. Stapleford Woods have a long history, many Highwaymen are meant to have used the woods as a hideout, and during the First World War the trees were felled to supply local industry and during the Second World War they were used as a British Army Camp and training ground. Several Films and TV programmes have been filmed in Stapleford Woods including The Real Badlands. So this Spring and Summer why not take the time to go exploring in the woods, there are many marked paths for you to follow, you really will not be disappointed. The pond, stream and lake at Vicar Water Country Park Mansfield Road Clipstone provides homes and food for many birds, waterfowl, aquatic nests, amphibians and dragonflies including kingfishers, herons, grebes, tufted ducks, water scorpions, frogs and newts, aswell as emperor dragonflies and commondarters. The Vicar Water's heathland was transplanted from Budby Heath 18 years it supports a wide range of birds, reptiles, butterflies and beetles.

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Located in Edwinstowe the centre of Robin Hood territory Is the Calvie Gallery. A paradise for the lovers of 20th century interior design focusing on pieces from 1890 – 1980. The calvie gallery specializes in original decoratives and interiors from the Arts and Crafts, Art nouveau and Art deco periods, flowing seamlessly into post war design and Contemporary works of art. The gallery was established in October 2017 built upon decades of knowledge and experience within the antiques trade of the owners, therefore a specialist retail environment was the next step. They offer an eclectic mix of items to ensure their business offers customers a wide selection of stylish period items.They include glassware, ceramics, metalwork, silver, spelter and bronze figures, furniture, clocks, ladies’ accessories, lighting of all types, and artwork. An individual sourcing service is available if you are looking for that illusive item. Opening times vary throughout the year seasonally, so check their website or call them for up to date details of times. From April 2019 the gallery opens 7 days a week 11am – 4.30pm for the summer period. Their website is www.thecalviegallery.com or telephone 01623823424 or email calviegallery@yahoo.com

ARCADE GALLERY BESPOKE PICTURE FRAMING Gallery 6 isFRAMING a fresh and vibrant The Robin Hood Theatre is a gallery space incorporatingWe2are a small, independent, small public situated family runtheatre business providing a bespoke picture framing service to transform your paintings, galleries and 2 studios, created in the countryside close to photographs, memorabilia, shirts etc. into works of art that from what was formerly a coach you will be proud Newark to display inon yourTrent home or business. house and dwellings Robin Hood Theatre 6 Stodman St, Newark NG24 1AN Church Lane Averham FIND US ON 01636 www.gallery6newark.co.uk Newark605801 NG23 5RB 01636 646426 07733 179986 www.rhtc.co.uk 10 The Arcade Newark NG24

ladies’ accessories, lighting of all types, and artwork. An individual sourcing service is available if you are looking for that illusive item. Opening times vary throughout the year seasonally, so check their website or call them for up to date details of times. From April 2019 the gallery opens 7 days a week 11am – 4.30pm for the summer period. Their website is www.thecalviegallery.com or telephone 01623823424 or email calviegallery@yahoo.com

Gallery 6 is a fresh and vibrant gallery space incorporating 2 galleries and 2 studios, created from what was formerly a coach house and dwellings 6 Stodman St, Newark NG24 1AN www.gallery6newark.co.uk 01636 646426

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Studio. and artist David Moore post war design andOwner Contemporary works of art. runs the independent retail art2017 built upon decades of knowledge and The gallery was established in October gallery featuring works produced experience within the antiques trade of the owners, therefore a specialist retail by himself and local artists. David can be contacted on 01636 678702 or 0791 8984684 email newarkart625@gmail.com or pop in to 37 Kirkgate Newark.

ladies’ accessories, lighting of all types, and artwork. An individual sourcing service is available if you are looking for that illusive item. Opening times vary throughout the year seasonally, so check their website or call them for up to date details of times. From April the gallery openshas 7 days 11am ranges – 4.30pm for the summer Our2019 Balderton showroom one a ofweek the largest of tiles available period. Their website is www.thecalviegallery.com or telephone 01623823424 or OPEN TO THE TRADE AND PUBLIC email calviegallery@yahoo.com

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FOLKLORE & LEGENDS GHOSTS, FOLKLORE & LEGENDS Steeped in history, going back to the Roman occupation and famed the world over for its connections to Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest, Newark and Sherwood is home to many legends,tales and folklore. In days gone by Newark was known as the key to the North because of it’s important position on the Great North Road. Many tales are told of the highwaymen who terrorised the area in the 17th and 18th Centuries The road was surrounded by marshes and thick undergrowth and was a perfect hiding place for the “gentlemen of the road”. A local highwayman known as Will Nevison was very successful in holding up the Stagecoaches that frequented the road. He would relieve unwary passengers of their belongings and dissappear into the mist before any alarm was raised. He was eventually caught after his sweetheart betrayed him amd hanged at York. Many highwaymen used Stapleford Woods as an easy hiding place where they could spring onto the unsuspecting travellers and rob them of their valuables. There are many local tales of “secret passages” that are reputedly to be found under the streets of Newark and under the Market Place. They are thought to have been dug during the Civil War in the 17th Century. It is thought that there are passages from Chain Lane to the Market Place and that there is a secret passage from Newark castle to the Parish Church where people kept their valuables safe during the Civil War. A tale from medieval times is the legend involving St. Catherine’s Well. The beautiful Isabel de Caudwell from Newark was being persued by two suitors Sir Everard Bevecotes And Sir Guy Saucimere who were both in love with her. She chose Sir Everard and invited him to visit her one night on St. Catherine’s Eve. Sir Guy found Isabel and his rival in an embrace and drew his sword and slayed Sir Everard. When Sir Everard fell dead a fountain of water suddenly came out of the ground. Isabel was overcome with grief and died of a broken heart. Sir Guy was beside himself with guilt, he fled to Nottingham and then escaped abroad. He fled to A forest in France and became afflicted by sores all over his face and body. St. Catherine appeared to him in a dream in shining light and told him to return to Newark where the water from the spring where his rival had died would cure his sores. Sir Guy immediatley made his way back to Newark and bathed in the Spring begging forgiveness for his terrible deed. He was cured of his affliction and then led a righteous life building a chapel next to the spring engraving an image of St. Catherine on the altar, he then erected a circular wall around the spring and called it St. Catherine’s Well.

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During the Civil war King Charles 1st made a visit to Newark to ask for their support for the Royalist cause in July of 1642. Most of the residents cheered the King offering their support for the monarch and a few reserved their judgement noting that other towns had turned against the Royalist cause. In the ensueing months the people of Newark waited nervously as unrest between Royalists and Parliamentarians spread around the country. The Town braced itself for what was coming. On February 27th 1673 their worst fears were confirmed when the Roundheads were seen massing on Beacon Hill preparing for an attack on the town. Legend has it that in this febrile atmosphere the town was saved by the “Little Drummer boy”. According to folklore a young boy marched through the town beating an old army drum shouting support for King Charles rousing the townsfolk to get ready for battle. Despite having very few rifles and mainly armed with pitchforks and wooden staves the towns people stormed towards the gates to face the advancing Roundheads. In the face of this angry mob the Roundheads retreated and Newark remained free thanks to the rallying cry of the “Little Drummer Boy”. Legends and folklore, many of them connected to Newark and Sherwood, have been created around bad King John, who died in 1216. After a troubled reign which led to conflict with Knights and Lords of the realm and the disastrous signing of the Magna Carta at Runnymede and the Baronial War, King John was forced to make a stop at Newark Castle. He contracted dysentary on his way from Kings Lynn and upon reaching the Castle he was in a terrible state. His condition worsened during the night and he died on the 19th October 1216 in the Private Chapel located in the Great Gatehouse during what was reputed to be the the worst storm of the 13th century. The reign of bad King John, who ruled while his brother King Richard was away on the crusades, is inextricably linked with one of England's most enduring folk heroes, Robin Hood. The legend of Robin Hood relates to the days of King Richard the Lionheart. Robin of Loxley, a yeoman of Nottinghamshire, had been driven to outlawry during the misrule of Richard's brother King John, Robin hid in Sherwood Forest, from where he stole from rich travellers and distributed his takings among the poor,with the help of his followers, his band of "merry men", including Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, Little John and Will Scarlet. Despite the efforts of the evil Sherif of Nottingham he evaded capture until the return of King Richard from the Crusades who brought about a full pardon and the restoration of Robin's estates.

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ake a historic town like Newark on Trent, combined with its villages, many which pre-date the Doomsday book and you're bound to be told stories of the many ghosts & legends from around the area.As a kid living in Balderton I got told of a few ghosts, the most notable being the ghost of Charlie on Main St Railway Bridge, Charlie was a man that supposedly committed suicide by jumping of Main St Bridge into the path of an coming steam train. The local Bailiff at the Main Street Railway ponds told us he had seen Charlie on many occasions and on the anniversary of Charlie's death you were meant to hear the aairy scream at the precise time that Charlie jumped. . My cousin and myself used to go night ﬁshing at the ponds and once it became dark you dare not look towards the bridge.

None of us ever saw Charlie or heard the scream. Charlie was of course one of those stories the older ones would use to scare the younger ones of us but there are many stories related to apparitions in the area, especially in Newark itself. There are the obvious ones at the Castle and in the grounds, the most notable being the ghost of King John. King John passed away in Newark Castle on the night of October 18th 1216, the ofﬁcial story is that the King died of Dysentery after binge eating peaches that may have been slightly off but another story is that the King was poisoned by Friar Tuck in retaliation for the murder of Maid Marion.

Newark's Historic Ghost Walks by local author Ian Gillanders As with many Newarkers, I am proud of the rich history associated with the town. So, after years of research for personal interest, I took the plunge and developed a history walk to celebrate our community's bygone days. I made the decision to introduce local ghost stories due to popular demand while conducting the history walks. I didn't anticipate that I would witness people from all over the world reacting to a wide range of fascinating, unexplained activity relating to theparanormal. It is these stories that prompted me to write my book, 'Newark's Historical Ghost Walk' to share them with others.Along with my walks, I began to host another event called 'An Evening With A Difference.' These events were held at hotels, pubs and other premises of historic interest around the Newark area. They were open to the general public, although I had a bunch of regulars who would come along. In fact we became good friends. We would visit eerie cellars, abandoned rooms and other areas where mysterious sightings and ghostly encounters had been reported. One of these venues was a charming pub called The White Hart situated in a corner of Newark market place. This building dates back to 14th Century and is believed to be one of the oldest homes and pubs in Newark. On my first vigil there, a group of us crammed into the dark cellar. We asked questions and listened hard to see if the paranormal would manifest itself. Suddenly strong smell of cordite developed, as though fireworks were being set off. A lady, who was receptive to the paranormal, suddenly became distressed and told us all she could see smoke, fire and flames way down beneath the floor of the cellar. She also exclaimed she could smell something pungent, which she thought was burning flesh. Unbeknown to this lady, the smell of cordite had been reported by staff members while working in the cellar. During the English Civil War, the inn was hit by mortars and part of the building was engulfed in flames. Could the cordite and pungent smell have been linked to this attack? On another crisp Autumn evening at The White Hart, I hosted a group of six people from Mansfield

GHOSTS, FOLKLORE & LEGENDS down in the cellar. They were on the event as part of a 70th birthday celebration. Not long after we started, a lady commented she was feeling a tightness around her neck and tingling up and down her arms. Some members of the group pointed out that they thought the room had a changed atmosphere. It was as if they felt someone was watching us who was not part of our group. The gentleman who was celebrating his birthday told us that someone or something was pushing down on his palms and his chair. Anothe r lady started to feel tired, nauseous and was swaying from side to side. The nausea grew until she had to run out of the cellar to be sick in the ladies toilets. When we were back upstairs in the bar and the lady had recovered, the group conﬁrmed that none of them believed in ghosts. They told me the event was booked as a bit of fun and had not expected to have had such an experience. I explained the same smells and sensations had previously been reported by other groups. It is thought the tightness around the neck, swaying and tingling arms is believed to be associated with a person who was hung in Newark during the Medieval times. Because he didn't die immediately, he was cut down and carried into The White Hart where he eventually died. Could he be making his presence felt in the cellar by sharing the method of his grisly death? I look forward to sharing more with you in the next magazine.

Ian Gillanders. 'Newark's Historical Ghost Walk' book is available on Amazon for £7.99. Alternately you can contact me on 07773147220 or email iangillanders9@gmail.com

GHOSTS FOLKLORE & LEGENDS Recently a photograph has circulated on social media showing what does look like the ghost of King John stood at a window in the castle. Story has it though that even though the Castle is around 800 years old the most sighted ghost is that of a Castle Warden that hung himself in the King's bedroom in the early 1900s. Several Castle Guides claim to have seen the Wardens Ghost swinging by the neck jolting around like he was gasping for his last few breaths. The Dungeons at the castle are said to be a place not to venture into at night time, they say terrifying screams and the cries of tortured souls can be heard. It's not just the Castle though where hauntings are commonplace, local Ghost Hunter Chris Hallam has given us permission to use a few stories of his own experiences in the town. One of those stories comes from the King Charles Coffee House on Kirkgate, the Coffee House is a beautiful example of a building from the early 1600;s, the coffee house also has a Royal pedigree. Chris had a friend that ran both the Coffee shop upstairs and a ﬂower shop downstairs, after being invited Chris and a friend visited the Coffee shop about 6 years ago. On exploring the old building they found downstairs a back kitchen with an old black range and bread oven. Chris felt drawn to this room and after a quick coffee upstairs he went back down to the room, armed only with a torch he heard a voice say to him "what do you want? Get out". Chris felt that this presence was malevolent, it stopped Chris in his tracks, he turned around and went back upstairs, they left soon afterwards. There have been other haunting stories from that room including a woman being possessed by the spirit and others of people being pushed and feeling uneasy. Situated on Barnby Gate in Newark is the Newark Town & District Club, since 1933 this beautiful building has been a Private Gentleman's Club, back in the day the club was often frequented by T E Lawrence most famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence used to regularly visit the club during his stay at RAF Cranwell.

While Lawrence is not the subject of the hauntings at the club it is very interesting to know that it was a place Lawrence of Arabia chose to spend his leisure time. The next of Chris Hallams stories comes from the club. One night while doing a ghost night there, Chris turned around and saw two ghostly children following him, he also felt a terrible sense of dread about the place. On the night of the ghost night Chris said to the others "ok let's get started" on saying that the group heard the click of a snooker ball queuing off, when the group looked at the snooker table the table was covered over and not a ball to be seen. As the night went on the group held a seance, during the seance a woman stood up and broke the circle and at the same time another woman stood up screaming and crying as if possessed, Chris managed to calm things down and the group went for a stiff drink to calm the nerves. The ladies toilets at the club are also said to be haunted with many women mysteriously being locked in the toilets by an invisible force. . Many buildings in and around the town have their resident Ghosts, The Palace Theatre is meant to be a spooky place when the lights go down, Balderton Hairdresser Sue Peck told me that her mother had encountered the legendary Grey Lady in the Upper Circle, the Grey Lady walked past her in the Upper circle and through to the boxes to the right. Another chap Chris Hughes once lived at 62 Beacon Hill Rd, very often a door would rattle, to begin with they put this down to the draught coming from the cellar but this later lead to pots and pans being thrown around, Chris,s mum could only put this down to a Poltergeist. Chris says they did get used to it but eventually moved to Radcliffe. Annette Evans lived at the old Queens House on London Rd near Staple Lane. Many many years ago the building was a pub, I myself grew up just up the road from Queens House and as a kid it was a building I stayed away from because of the stories I was told. Annette said during her 4 years there many strange and spooky things happened.

The Ghosts of Newark is a subject that could ﬁll every page in this magazine but for now I hope you enjoy the stories I have covered. Many thanks to Chris Hallam and the others that have contributed to this article. If you have a Ghost story of your own, please email it to me at kevinabryan7@gmail.com

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At about the age of 10 my late father gave my cousin and me fishing rods & reels, my father who was a Skilled Carpenter actually made the 6ft rods and reels himself. I don't ever remember catching a fish on this set up but after talking to my cousin he said we used them at Balderton Railway ponds on Main St and also the Railway ponds on London Rd. Those rod & reels were my introduction to Angling. Being Newark born & bred I was spoilt for choice when it came to waters Rivers & Ponds we had them all, the mighty River Trent, the River Devon and the River Witham, the ponds are to numerous to mention but there were the railway ballast ponds, Farndon pond, my favourite was Balderton Lakeside pond where I caught many magnificent Tench & Bream, there was also an old quarry about a quarter of a mile long at the backof British Gypsum, it's name to those that knew about it was the Hidden Valley, sadly for some reason they filled it in.There were many more ponds but the ones mentioned were where I used to fish. Sadly when the coal fired power stations seized and stopped pumping the warm water into the Trent the fishing changed, no more are the large bags of chub and roach, chub & roach are still there but not in the numbers they were 20 years ago, people now flock to the Trent for the more powerful sport of Barbel & Carp and I believe there are also sizeable Cat fish in the river too. Nowadays Anglers converge on Newark to fish the numerous private waters. .

ANGLING Anglers come from all over the UK looking to land those giant Carp that the private waters hold, there are of course numerous private waters that stock course fish such as Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Chub & Pike. Some of those private waters also have on site accommodation so why not bring the family, while you fish they can enjoy the delights of Newark and the other Towns & Villages in the District. Several of those private waters are advertising in this Guide, check them out and choose which water suits you best. Tight Lines. Kevin, Handy Tourist Guides.

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01522 704808 07971 665228 Lakeside Touring Caravan Park, Thorney, Newark, Notts, NG23 7DL 81

FOOD & DRINK

FEAST OUT | FEAST IN | FEAST AWAY

FEAST OUT Visit our restaurants and pubs FEAST IN Local producers and suppliers of quality ingredients enabling you to make your own delicious meals at home. FEAST AWAY Many of our local restaurants and takeaways offer collection and delivery services.

GREEN OLIVE Cafe

Deli

Bistro

01636 704040 7 Market Place, Newark NG24 1DU 83

VIETNAMESE TO YOU CAFFRELLO IS A FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS SERVING GREAT VALUE, HEALTHY VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD THAT IS COOKED FRESH DAILY.

food cooked with love 2 London Road Newark, NG24 1TW https://caffrello.com hello@caffrello.com 01636 676618 07845 843574

Fully refurbished to a high standard in 2020 the Swan and Salmon ub & itchen is a modern venue which serves traditional pub meals. With a friendly welcome and amazing views of ewark astle and the own Lock. Food Served All Day 12-8.30pm. Sandwiches & Light Bites available 12-5pm. We are dog friendly within our bar and outside areas. Find us - Situated Next to Newark Town Lock or a Two Minute Riverside Walk From The Castle. 34 Castle Gate, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG Tel: 01636 588188 www.swanandsalmonnewark.co.uk

Nottinghamshire’s new home for traditional and modern sweets, American candy and soda. Made to order gift boxes, gift hampers and sweet bouquets.

Simply Sweet offers a wide range of both traditional sweets, modern classics, and a range of imported sweets. You can find timeless favourites such as koff candy twists, pear drops and sherbet lemon though to more modern classics like gold bears, millions and much more in our range of over 400 jars of sweets. We also have an impressive range of both traditional English liquorice and imported Dutch and Swedish liquorice. We have a massive range of imported American sweets such as the legendary Hershey bars, Reese's pieces and jolly ranchers, along with a range of unique flavours of Fanta and M&M's. We also offer an ever-growing range of dietary sweets, such as sugar free, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and soya free.

07719 066384

shop@simplysweetltd.co.uk

www.simplysweetltd.co.uk

40 Carter Gate, Newark, Notts, NG24 1UB

We’re all about burritos, rockin’ pizza, latin tunes and value for money. Our years of using the best ingredients to perfect delicious flavours means everyone can now drop in, stroll over to the counter and enjoy the best of Mexico right here in beautiful Newark

01636 705404

www.holymolymexican.co.uk

44-45 Stodman Street, Newark NG24 1AW 86

HARTLEYS ICE CREAM IAN DORAN

‘The cafe is in the heart of the craft centre’ .

We have been serving Thompson Family Teas for fifteen years. We are very proud to serve Illy coffee. All our espresso-based drinks are prepared by our trained baristas.

When you pop along to the art and craft centre, why not stop in the cafe and enjoy a drink and something to eat!

. Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre, Forest Corner,Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire, NG21 9RN

01623 824033

www.stop4t.co.uk

YMCA Activity Village Lord Hawke Way Newark NG24 4FH

The Cake Fairy

’Inspiring you to create magical cakes’

local Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating & supply shop. Bespoke Wedding Cakes To Order. Personalised Ribbon Printing. Edible Photo Printing. Wedding Cake Stand Hire.

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01636 918580

25a Castle Gate, Newark, NG241AZ

Outstanding Countr y Pub & Restaurant Come and enjoy an unforgettable drinking and dining experience in our newly refurbished indoor & outdoor areas

Book now 01522 703438 Scan below to see our delicious Food Menu

5 High Street , Harby, Newark, NG23 7EB

THE OLD BAKERY Tea Rooms & Restaurant

Fresh, traditional & Home-Made food Cakes & Cream Teas, Lunches & Light Bites Catering also available for private parties and events

01636 611501 NORMAL HOURS OF OPENING 9am to 5pm daily, Monday to Saturday, Closed Sundays

4 Queens Head Court Newark, Notts. NG24 1EL One of Nottinghamshires Most Haunted Buildings 90

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The Hay Barn Café

HALL FARM Wild Bird Food Suppliers

The Hay Barn Café is based in Kneesall, a small picturesque village on the A616 between Ollerton and Newark. We serve delicious breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas. Homemade cakes, really good coffee and teas compliment our menu.

We take bookings | Walk-ins welcome Good for groups or parties| Takeaway Catering |Table service | Outdoor seating 01623 862677 Old Hall Farm, Kneesall, Newark NG22 0AD

Birds Nest Coffee Lounge serving coffee and traditional homemade cakes and food. Great gift ideas. A full range of garden bird products, including our own range of seeds and mixes.

01636 821232 www.seedtofeed.co.uk

The Grain Store, Wadnall Lane, Weston Newark NG23 6SY

Riverside Parlour

Vintage style tearoom just off the market place in Newark. Large range of food on the menu with lots of locally sourced ingredients Children’s Playroom Hot Lunches | Breakfasts | Afternoon Teas

we cater for gluten and dairy free too! Disabled toilet, Pram parking Large function room. 01636 605309 www.teapotsandteacups.co.uk 10-11 Saracens Head yard, Newark, NG241XA

Luxury Ice Cream, Delicious Coffee, Handmade Cakes, Tasty Toasties, Artisan Bread, Rolls and sandwiches

07967 344057

Tolney Ln, Newark NG24 1DA

Pastability is about our Passion for food and Pasta. Our aim is to create an environment where our customers are able to access all high quality products, freshly made and either eat in or take the banquet home .

01636 611441

www.pastability.co.uk

Breakfasts Brunchs Homemade Cakes Hot and Cold Drinks

01623 30529

honeypotcafe@gmail.com 50 High St Edwinstowe Notts NG219QS

17 CARTER GATE | NEWARK | NG24 1UA

REAL ALE ROBIN HOOD WILDLIFE HERITAGE ACTIVITIES

Newark has long been associated with brewing ale. There are records of common brewers going back before the 17th century.

Common brewers were folk that brewed their own beer. Unlike today where brewing your own ale is mostly a mans hobby, back then it was the woman of the house that brewed the Ale. By the turn of the 18th century commercial breweries had begun to spring up in and around Newark and the town soon gained a reputation for producing good beers. One of the main contributory factors why Newark brewed such good beer was its long established Malting industry. Newark's Malting industry began sometime in the 18th century and ended in the 1980's, I always remember an old family friend Roy Peck worked at one of the Maltsters and used to bring us jars of malt, i used to eat it with a spoon and i remember it being very nice. One of the other factors was the River Trent, the Trent used to contain the right amount of calcium sulphate, so Newark on Trent just like Burton on Trent were both excellent brewing towns. So Newark's brewing history goes back centuries, there were companies like Warwick's & Richardson and James Hole, these of course are now long gone, eventually absorbed into company's like Courage and John Smiths. Many of the buildings still exist and have been converted into accommodation. Whilst all the old breweries have gone, the tradition of brewing in and around Newark is now stronger than it has been in many years. Many micro breweries have sprung up in recent years and there is a large choice of pubs in the town that sell these ales, several brew there ale on sight. There is a selection of these breweries in this guide so on your visit to the town please give them a try, you certainly will not be disappointed and most will sell you takeout's to take back for friends and family.

LOCATED NEXT TO THE TRENT, FAMILY FRIENDLY, OUR MOORINGS MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU TO ENJOY A DRINK AND HOMEMADE FOOD ONLY FEET AWAY FROM YOUR BOAT

BREWERY TOURS Join one of our expert brewers for a guided tour around our microbrewery and two pints of award-winning real ale.

Must be booked in advance online

www.welbeckabbeybrewery.co.uk

Best Craft Beer Brewing Company 2020

01636639004 Support Local Beermats Brewing Co. New Yard, Winkburn, Nottinghamshire NG22 8PQ 96

Scrumpy Wasp Artisan Cider Mill

A family-run buisness to keep our village traditions alive and to put East Markham on the map for real ciders.

Open 7 days a week

info@scrumpywasp.co.uk

01777 870 870 Rosedene Farm, Mark Lane, East Markham, Newark, Nottinghamshire. NG22 0QU

MILESTONE BREWERY EST 2005 IN THE QUAINT LITTLE VILLAGE OF CROMWELL, IN THE HEART OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NESTLES OUR MODEST BREWERY. RUN BY HUSBAND AND WIFE DUO, KEN AND FRAN. BREWING 5 DAYS A WEEK, WE HAVE A VARIED SELECTION OF ALES, WHETHER IT’S A BLONDE YOU PREFER, CITRUSSY PALE ALES, RED OR AMBER BITTERS RIGHT THROUGH TO PORTERS AND STOUTS WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

01636 822255

A modern Yet Traditional Micro-Brewery, With Brewery Shop, Available For Weddings And Events OPENING TIMES Mon to Fri - Shop only 10am - 5pm

01777 872728

www.pheasantrybrewery.co.uk The Pheasantry Brewery, High Brecks Farm, Lincoln Rd,East Markham, Newark, Notts, NG22 0SN

INFO@MILESTONEBREWERY.CO.UK

MILESTONE BREWERY, GREAT NORTH ROAD, CROMWELL, NG23 6JE

At The Newark Organ Grinder Public House Cask Ales: Come and try our fabulous selection of Blue Monkey real ales, gins and rums, at the Organ Grinder on Portland Street, Newark. We have a piano and many of our customers are very talented and play some mellow or lively music, dependant on the atmosphere. We provide daily newspapers and have an interesting selection of books for you to read. If you look on the bookshelves you will find some games to play and we have a lovely real fire for you to enjoy on those chilly autumn/winter evenings. Well behaved dogs are welcome and for smokers we have a bright and warming smoking shelter.

The Organ Grinder Newark 21 Portland Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4XF Phone: 01636 671768 Opening Hours: From midday every day Also visit: The Organ Grinder - Loughborough • Nottingham • Arnold

LEISURE SECURITY SERVICES

Our Clients and services LCGB National Scooter fesivals, Open air film security Derbyshire Newark & Sherwood District Leisure Centres Newark Showground events National Championships at PFI go Karting Security/Stewarding at Football League grounds including Nottingham Forest/ Notts County and Mansfield Town. Build Base builders merchants Caretaker/Security Caprise holdings

Nottinghamshire Young Farmers Static Guard security, Mobile security, 24hr Key holders K9 patrols Personal security CP Construction contracts Newark storage site 24 hour security Door Supervisor s at venues throughout Newark & Nottinghamshire

LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS - PERSONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE

0845 528 0468 01636 612953 www.tsleisuresecuirtyservices.co.uk

Unit 1 office Newark storage Bowbridge Road Newark on Trent Nottinghamshire NG24 4EQ

Our Balderton showroom has one of the largest ranges of tiles available OPEN TO THE TRADE AND PUBLIC

Collection and delivery also available . Please visit our website for details and offers

Newark and Sherwood Visitor Guide 2021 - 2022

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Arts 54

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