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Karols Korner What a momentous month April has been for the magazine, with a 37.5% increase in circulation and thank you for all the wonderful comments you have sent in. It’s a pleasure to read how much you all value and look forward to the magazine each month.

This month is our FIRST BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to us! And what a brilliant first year it has been, and we are celebrating by running 7 competitions for our readers, so you get all the presents!

I would like to say a massive thank you to all our advertisers, without whom we couldn’t bring this wonderful magazine to you and to thank them for the wonderful gifts they are offering to our readers to celebrate our birthday. And also to our readers, who have helped us shape the magazine, since we started and made it into the great read you all love today.

Have a great May, remember to mention us when replying to adverts or using the services listed in the magazine, plus be sure to get out and about to what’s going on in & around Newark this month if you are planning to buy tickets for Jazz et Vin! , be quick as they are selling fast!

Enjoy our bumper birthday issue with all our gifts to you and see you in June!

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The Better Life May Day Foraging

by Derek Thompson The 1st of May usually means one thing in our house - a trip to the Obby Oss festival at Padstow, on Cornwall’s north coast. It’s generally a glorious day, especially when it doesn’t fall on a weekend or a bank KROLGD\ OHVV WUDIÀF

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SPOTLIGHT ON

Grace Gentle NEWARKS

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Grace Gentle is rapidly becoming a Newark treasure.

Nestled across the road from the castle, (fabulous views while you shop), tucked inside a shared doorway with the Danube restaurant is a stylish and welcoming emporium of delightful and exclusive design.

Denise Starkey shared her reasons for bringing elegance to Newark, with the story behind the name of the shop‌ “The inspiration came from my grandmother, Grace Gentle, an elegant lady who had an amazing impact on my life.

Now sadly passed away, her name will live on in this company dedicated to her, and the wonderful memories she gave me of a warm, loving and beautiful home I used to visit often.

As her only grand-daughter, and a single mother to three children, who are now growing up, and getting ready to "flee the nest", my thoughts turned to my own childhood and the times I spent marveling at the beautiful home my grandmother created, and my own passion for interior design.

And then one evening, over the kitchen table, I got this amazing idea, what if I could bring something together that I love, with something we all need - home accessories and 8

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Beautiful home and giftware for you to adorn and adore

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Use Locally - Issue 12 May 2014 gifts. That was when Gracegentle Ltd was launched” As soon as you enter you can see the ethos of the quality and exclusive ranges Denise has brought in. Many of the ranges stocked here are exclusive to Grace Gentle and so provide a much needed opportunity to buy items not stocked in the main high street shops, or anywhere else locally, after all who wants to have the same accessories as the neighbours?

But its not just the exclusive range of jewelry by Dansk Smykkekurst or the Stoneglow Candles hand made in the UK and with scents that make you feel you have gone to heaven, or the Leslie Gerry Spaniel mugs, coasters, cards & notebooks, that speak to you as you wander around, there is a sense of Grace in the shop too. There are not many places where you feel as though you are visiting a favorite friend, however Denise has managed superbly to ensure that is exactly how

smell of the Lavender & Geranium reed diffusers, and the warm welcome from Denise herself as you browse, its as though you have stepped back into an age where everything was that little more beautiful or elegant than todays stressful lives.

you feel and from the candles to the vast range of vintage signs and wall plaques, (my favorite is the Dog wags his tail with his heart sign), you are treated to a display of style and a lesson in how to put it all together. The discreet rustle of wrapping paper as a gift is wrapped, the

Denise has painstakingly sourced beautiful gifts and classic luxury items, to adorn your home at an affordable price. And then there are the handbags! It’s hard not to find some enchanting item to take home to either keep or for a present. Maybe you will be like me and buy an item for

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a gift but then find you just cant let it go! There are rather a lot of items like that here! No matter how we look at our homes, there is usually at least 1 piece that has special meaning for us and this is the place to find that piece.

Beautiful gifts hide other things here at Grace Gentle.

Denise is actively involved in supporting local charities and host’s exclusive shopping evenings with a percentage of the proceeds going to local charities’. Its something her grandmother would be proud of, and allows us to know that we are supporting Newark Women’s Aid or the Rotary Club when we support Grace Gentle.

Whatever you do make sure that you visit, Grace Gentle is a place we can happily while away a half hour, and find that elusive gift for a loved one or an indulgence for ourselves. You wont be disappointed, but you may come away with a new treasure.

Brands which are exclusive to Grace Gentle in Newark & the surrounding areas are: l Lena Bjere l Bolla Bags l Leslie Gerry l Tumble & Hide Bags & Wallets l Dansk Smykkekurst l Stoneglow Candles l SIA Home fashions (selected exclusive lines) l Parlane ( selected exclusive lines) Why not pop in when you are next in town and be prepared to adorn and adore Gracegentle Ltd 25A Castle Gate Newark-upon-Trent Nottinghamshire NG24 1AZ 01636 611933 www.gracegentle.co.uk

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Sleep: You Can Do It With Your Eyes Closed

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk Sleep is supposedly involuntary.

So we take it for granted when we can sleep, and often ignore it when we can’t. But we shouldn’t.

Research has proved that sleep is as important to our health as diet and exercise. Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration and reaction times, and long-term it can affect language processing, planning abilities and our sense of time. Some sleep disorders can contribute to serious health problems.

So what stops us getting the sleep we need, and how can we improve the quantity and quality of our sleep?

Our sleep has recurring cycles of around 100 minutes, starting with Non-REM sleep.

Non-REM (non rapid eye movement) sleep progresses from Stage One (light sleep), through Stages Two and Three (when heart rate and breathing drop) to Stage Four’s deep sleep (when bed-wetting, night terrors or sleepwalking occurs).

REM (rapid eye movement) sleep (dream time) follows. Our brain is active, breathing and blood pressure rise, and our eyes move; but we can’t move our bodies. Afterwards, the cycle restarts.

Sweet Dreams aren’t made of this. Enemies of good sleep include pain; the need to urinate; stress or depression; the menstrual cycle (hormonal changes affect temperature 12

and melatonin production), the menopause and snoring.

There are also sleep disorders, including night terrors; sleep walking, talking and paralysis; teeth grinding; restless limb syndrome; and the more serious sleep apnoea (which can starve the brain of oxygen).

To help you sleep soundly: • Eliminate Physical Factors Cure snoring with nasal strips, sprays or minor surgery. See your doctor about physical or mental health issues and sleep disorders; they may recommend Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or sleeping tablets. PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) treatments may help if you sleep badly before a period.

• Drink Warm Milk - Eat a carbohydrate-rich snack beforehand to improve WKH HIÀFDF\ RI WKH PLON·V tryptophan (a raw material for the sleep hormone melatonin).

Milk may help by making you feel warm and full too.

• Don’t Go to Bed Hungry Avoid large, late meals but have a light snack if you’re hungry.

• Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine in the Evening, and Stop Smoking - Caffeine is a stimulant and will keep you awake. Alcohol makes you sleepy, but impairs sleep quality – as does nicotine.

• Get enough Sunlight and Exercise - Light and exercise help regulate our body clock and mood, so try to spend

time outside and get regular exercise.

• Avoid Light in the Evening However, bright light before bedtime will suppress melatonin secretion, so dim the lights. Either avoid TVs, laptops, tablets and smart phones within two hours of bedtime, or turn down their brightness settings (some screens have a night mode).

• Establish a Routine Establish a relaxing routine before bed. Avoid watching TV in the bedroom or reading anything too emotionally charged or terrifying.

• Make your Bedroom a Haven - Avoid using your bedroom as a work or dump space; clutter will nag to be cleared up. Ensure your bedroom is well ventilated, dark, and not too hot or cold.

Consider earplugs to eliminate noise, and invest in a really comfy mattress (try before you buy).

• Declutter your Brain Download your brain by jotting down tomorrow’s jobs and any worries (particularly therapeutic if you write a positive action beside them).

• Have A Warm Bath Before Bed - Add relaxing bath oils, too.

• Try not to worry about it Worrying about lack of sleep could start a vicious circle.

If you can’t sleep, leave the bedroom and do something absorbing but calm: read a magazine or do a jigsaw until you feel sleepy.

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So why not make the most of it?

If you are wondering about how to get the most out of your retirement, and enjoy your leisure time to the full in the forthcoming years, you are not alone. Many retirees are faced with the question of ‘What are we going to do?’

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More and more people entering retirement are now looking for a new, exciting and different way of life - a lifestyle which enables you to enjoy every single day, relax and forget about the stresses and pressures of the outside world.

Whether you are looking for a beautiful, yet affordable, second home to escape to whenever you wish, or a secluded tranquil place where you can spend most of your time, Highfields Country Retreat has the perfect solution.

We offer beautiful Lodge Homes in stunning lakeside positions with excellent spacing, all of which are set within our private estate - some 190 acres of beautiful lakes, meadows and woodlands. We are a community of like-minded people in a safe and secure environment where peace, tranquillity and relaxation are paramount.

Our Lodge Homes are very efficient to run, low maintenance and even the grounds are all taken care of by our park staff. All you have to do is sit back and relax – read a book, take in the views, perhaps a spot of fishing or enjoy a leisurely walk with the dog.

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1914 - 2014 Newark-on-Trent to Radcliffe-on-Trent

THE GREAT MARCH Comemmorating that day, one hundred years ago, when the men of Newark and surrounding villages, left their homes and families and went to war journey that would take them August 4 1914 through training camp and In response to a German invasion of Belgium The United Kingdom declared war on Germany.

Men from Newark and the surrounding villages flocked to enlist in the new Eighth Battalion of The Sherwood Forest Regiment.

August 10 1914 A rally was held in Newark Market Place by the new Battalion of the Sherwood Forest Regiment.

They were marched that day, to Radcliffe-onTrent. After an overnight stay BRITISH they marched on STATISTICS to Derby on the MOBILISED 8,904,467 next leg of their

DEAD 908,371 WOUNDED 2,090,212 ‘CALL TO ARMS’ MISSING & POW 191,652 eventually to the trenches in France.

STATISTICS Internationally more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilised in one of the bloodiest wars in history.

More than 9 million combatants were killed, largely

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Newark Market Place 10th August 1914

corresponding advances in mobility.

While around 700 men marched away from Newark on that Sunday, when, at the end of the war in 1919 , the official regimental homecoming train pulled into Newark Nothgate Station, 'ONLY FIVE MEN STEPPED OFF THE TRAIN'.

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card in his wallet.

It was a service card from the Parish Church of St Magdelane, Newark and written on the back

It was the sixth deadliest conflict in world history.

The men of Newark and the surrounding villages marched away from their homes and families in a spirit of

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confidence that they would soon be back victorious.

Sadly many did not return Fortunately, some did eventually return to tell the tales of the Great War. One of those who returned was

THOMAS ANDERSON Thomas Anderson was born in Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire, 15/09/1895.

While he was living and working in Worksop he joined the TA, and when war was declared, he was called up, joining the 1st/8th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby) Regiment.

Sometime during the War he took a Bombers course, where he received a first

class Grenadiers award and was promoted to Sergeant.

After his death, his wife found a

Part of the Parade in Newark Market Place, on the morning of 10th August 1914

was the date 10th August 1914.

This was the church service that preceded the march.

Thomas Anderson’s children and grandchildren were to spend many hours studying this photograph trying to identify Thomas among the men on parade.

The family were justly proud of him and spent a lot of time in the DC museum on Appletongate looking at the display of the work of Thomas’ Regiment, The Sherwood Foresters.

One hundred years later, on 10th August 2014 it is planned to re-enact that march, in honour of those that went and fought and the many who never returned.

If you would like to take part in the Great March or to get involved in some way, contact : Kevin Winter, (Vice Chairman) 12 Lovers Lane, Newark, Notts. NG24 1HZ. E-mail: winterkevin28@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01636 653321 Mob: 07748577506 Lydia Hurst, 63, Macaulay Drive, Balderton, Notts. NG24 3QJ E-mail: lydiahurst@aol.com

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Pre-nuptial agreements – a case for reform The Law Commission, a statutory independent body that advises on law reform, has recently published its long-awaited consultation paper Marital Property Agreements in particular considering pre-nuptial agreements.

A growing number of couples are already signing pre-nuptial agreements dealing with what they want to happen to their finances in the event their marriage should break down as a way of minimising uncertainty. And not just the rich and famous! Many more people want to consider and plan their arrangements particularly if they are marrying for the second or third time, have unequal capital or income or there are children However, despite a historic Supreme Court judgment last year of Radmacher v Granatino they are still not binding under English law.

The question is should couples be allowed to enter into a binding agreement preventing the court using its discretionary power in their financial arrangements. The Commission also considered whether such agreements should be able to deal with all of a couple's property or to contain only terms relating to preacquired, gifted or inherited property termed as "Community of Acquests". This type of asset is often the cause of dispute between couples as they have generally been passed to only one party to the marriage.

The paper looked at the formalities that might be required for an agreement to be a qualifying nuptial agreement. It considered the introduction of standard formulas to help resolve disputes over financial settlements and publication of official guidance on what constitutes legitimate "financial needs".

Formulae are already used successfully in other countries, where they produce a guideline range of outcomes within which couples can negotiate.

The Law Commission's proposals will now be sent to the Ministry of Justice, who will examine whether it wishes to draw up legislation on the basis of the suggestions. The outcome is awaited with interest.

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We spend a lot of time driving, and there are stacks of gadgets that promise to make our trips more entertaining and less frustrating.

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Realistic Revision For Students (and Parents!)

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What Actually is Induction Cooking?

Every day here at the Discount Appliance Centre, the one question asked more often than any other by our customers is ‘What are induction hobs?’ Induction cooking is based on magnetic fields.

Each induction coil under the ceramic surface of the hob generates a magnetic field that induces heat onto a ferrous (magnetic) material based pan. In essence the pot or pan becomes the element that cooks the food. Energy efficiency is maximised & heat loss is minimised as only the base of the pan is heated.

The obvious comparison that always comes up is against gas hobs; Which is quicker? Gas or Induction?

An average induction hob can take a pan of cold water to the boil in approximately 60-90 seconds! Gas usually takes between 3-4 minutes.

Which is more controllable?

The main reason for choosing a gas hob over an original ceramic Hob was for the single fact of much more responsive temperature Control.

However, induction is much quicker than gas, when wanting to take something from the boil down to a simmer for example.

Which is easier to clean?

Anyone who has a gas hob will agree that if you spill something over on to it while cooking it is nothing short of a nightmare to clean, and after a year or so of use, the hob will start to look very much used & tired. With a ceramic induction hob, because any spillages are going on to a flat glass surface, on wipe is all you need. And Because the surface area not in contact with the pan is cold, there won’t be any nasty burnt on rings on the hob.

What about safety?

An induction hob will only heat up the surface area that is in direct contact with something magnetic, so if the hob is turned on by accident, by a child for example, if there are no pans on the hob then quite simply nothing will happen, as the hob will recognise that there is no pan to heat up.

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Home & Interiors Hotel Style Bathrooms at Home

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Avro Vulcan The Organisers of the RAF Waddington International Air Show are thrilled to announce that the iconic Avro Vulcan Bomber B2 XH558 will return to Waddington in July to perform its magnificent display in front of more than hundred thousand visitors over the Air Show weekend of 5th & 6th July.

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missions, a capability which was used in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands War. The RAF retired the Vulcan in 1984 but XH558 was kept active for flying displays until 1992.

XH558 is the only flying Vulcan in the world and is also the oldest complete Vulcan anywhere. She represents over 300 bombers which made up the UK's contribution to the NATO strategy of deterrence. The Vulcan is now an inspiring tribute to the

hundreds of thousands of dedicated service men and women who maintained and flew the aircraft.

This much loved aircraft, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Spirit of Great Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, as she is affectionately known by the public, returned proudly to the public domain at the RAF Waddington International Air Show in July 2008 and has performed in front of millions of spectators all over the country since then.

During 2014 Vulcan To The Sky Trust (VTST) will be commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the end of the Cold War, with the Vulcan being the centrepiece as the last flying example of the V-Force.

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"This is a great opportunity for us to say a very big thank you to all of XH558's loyal supporters who have stayed with her through thick and thin, because without their unstinting help we would not be where we are today. We are incredibly grateful that the Vulcan is appearing once again at this famous RAF

The XH558 s eagerlyanticipated, performance will be a significant addition to the display programme that already includes an array of aircraft from the RAF, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps, with spectacular displays lead by the RAF Red Arrows and the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

A number of foreign military display aircraft have also already confirmed their attendance, including a debut by the Spanish helicopter display team ‘Patrulla ASPA’, the thunderous Swiss Air Force ‘Hornet’ Solo Display and a special display by the Slovak Air Force with their Albatross L-39 training aircraft, specially decorated to commemorate Czechoslovak pilots who fought in the RAF during the Second World War. RAF Waddington International Air Show Director, Sqn Ldr Paul Sall (Rtd) said: “This year’s display is shaping up really well, with an exciting line up already confirmed. I am really delighted that the XH558, such a favourite of the crowd, will also display this year. There is no doubt that

this iconic aircraft, which was once stationed here at RAF Waddington, will once again create the ‘Vulcan Effect’, thrilling thousands of our spectators at the Show this year.”

Dr Robert Pleming, Chief Executive of the VTST said: "I'm delighted that all of the hard work carried out over the winter by the VTST team, supported by many other companies, will now enable us to return XH558 to the 2014 RAF Waddington International Air Show. It is of course highly appropriate that the aircraft is making a return to RAF Waddington, where she was based for many years in a variety of roles, including her final one as the display aircraft for the Vulcan Display Flight, before her retirement from RAF service in March 1993."

"It was of course at Waddington where XH558 made her high-profile and emotional return to public displays on an unforgettable

Station, giving people, particularly those who have not seen her before, the chance to experience the incredible spectacle of this truly iconic and much-loved aircraft." To find out about the many ways that you can help to support Vulcan XH558 visit www.vulcantothesky.org.

This year’s RAF Waddington International Air Show will celebrate a number of milestones in the RAF history, including the Red Arrows’ 50th Display Season, 65th Anniversary of NATO, 70 years since the D-Day Landings and commemoration of the start of the First World War. Ticket sales began in November and are showing over 30% increase in sales from this time last year.

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CAFE BLEU Cafe Bleu is a delightfully unique restaurant in an enviable location; right next to the Castle and on the banks of the River Trent. Located on Castle Gate, Café Bleu offers diners and drinkers ample parking and some of the best views in town.

The menu on offer at Café Bleu features a great selection of modern European dishes that follow the seasons in order to make the most of the fine, locally-available produce. With the launch of our summer a la carte menu you can expect to enjoy, fresh mackeral nicoise salad, mezza board to share followed by sweet caramel duck breast.

The desserts menu which features the devilishly indulgent warm chocolate pudding with caramelised orange ice cream. During the day, Café Bleu also offers a good selection of simple yet delicious dishes that are perfect for livening up lunch times.

Private dining rooms available for conferences, weddings, parties from 4 to 15 guests and exclusive use of the venue by arrangement.

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The Award Winning Haveli Restaurant We spent one Sunday afternoon, enjoying the food at the award winning Indian restaurant, Haveli, on the Newark bound side of the A52 Nottingham to Newark road.

It’s a quick 20 minute journey to the restaurant and it is really worth the drive.

Suraj greeted us on arrival, dressed in an authentic costume and showed us to our table, where the napkins are folded to resemble peacocks, in wine glasses. Our meal was delicious, and the service was excellent, we ordered from the menu and both Suraj and Simon were happy to discuss the dishes at the table, and offer recommendations. The menu has a wide range of dishes and so many looked delicious, we really found it hard to choose which to try.

Lamb chops have been a long

time favorite of mine for a starter and I had never tried curried fish before so Simon recommended the Tandoori Sea Bass. We also sampled the Prawn Puri and the Tandoori King Prawn, along with a lamb curry that was just divine.

I’m quite particular about my Indian food, mainly due to having spent a lot of time with

an Indian family and having the luxury of home cooked curry available as often as I wanted, and Haveli surpassed my experience and expectation.

If you don’t try Haveli and take advantage of the special offer for Use Locally readers, then I can only assume you don’t like really good food!

Let me speak plainly, this is a restaurant to add to your bucket list!

Price wise it was a reasonable £30 a head for a 3 course meal with soft drinks and coffee. For a special occasion the ambience is lovely, with lake views and if you are looking for a nice meal to take out someone to impress, then this restaurant is the one to go to.

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GRAB another All Star Jazz et Vin! Jazz et Vin!, Newark’s longest– running weekend celebration of live jazz and the grape returns for it’s ninth year on May 17th and 18th at Ann et Vin on Castlegate, The wine shop’s famous garage stage will showcase 35 jazz musicians over one weekend.

Let’s drink to that!

Blending relaxed, free-to-enter gigs on Saturday afternoon with three ticketed headliners, this year’s line-up includes a unique six-piece New Orleans All Stars band, a Grappelli-style violin trio, an 18-strong big band from Grantham and Three Bears playing a bowl of steaming hot jazz!

Nottingham’s Matt Palmer Trio will kick-start Saturday’s free sessions at noon playing jazz classics from the ‘20s to the ‘60s; Ellington and Berlin to Goodman and Getz with lots in between. Then at 3pm, GRAB, Grantham’s 18-piece big band will explore the explosive Basie, Buddy Rich, Quincy Jones and Glenn Miller repertoires with local singer Craig Martini reprising Sinatra,

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At 6pm, Bird and Saunders offer a rare treat. With cv’s like a Who’s Who of the jazz world, Roger Bird’s delicate clarinet and sax tone will punctuate the breathy vocals and piano-playing of Newark’s adopted son, from Mobile, Alabama, Chris Saunders.

The ticketed fun starts on Saturday evening with an exceptional New Orleans All Stars line-up playing, stomping, good time music.

Trombonist Mike Owen, drummer Ray Bowden, Chris Saunders on bass and the legendary John Crocker of Chris Barber fame on sax and clarinet join Newark’s Andrew Hall on piano, for the first and - possibly – only time together on one stage. Unmissable.

delight again with a guitar-based Hot Club swing, Grappelli-style fiddling - and a lot more.

Sunday evening’s rousing finale will be courtesy of outstanding reedsman John Hallam and the hugely talented British jazz pianist Tom Kincaid with his ‘hot’ Three Bears Trio. They will swing through a heady cross-section of traditional and mainstream jazz styles to send you home with a broad smile on your face.

Tickets are available from Ann et Vin at 23-25 Castlegate. For further information call 01636 700900 or visit www.annetvin.com.

Jazz et Vin! ticket holders can enjoy 20% off at Newark’s Zizzi Ristorante all weekend and nearby Stray’s Coffee Shop has a great Sunday brunch with live jazz, just before Jazz et Vin! favourite, Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis reclaims his afternoon slot with regular sidemen bassist Roy Percy and guitarist Nigel Clark.

They will mesmerise and

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from the Tourist Information Centre Telephone 01636 655765 E mail: newarktic@nsdc.info www.newark-sherwoodc.gov.uk/tourism Here at the Tourist Information Centre in Keepers Cottage we are gearing up for an eventful year ahead.

There are some great events to look forward to including the bi-monthly Antiques and Collectors Fairs at Newark Showground, the Nottinghamshire County Show on 10th and 11th May (buy tickets from us) and the newly announced Newark Festival over the weekend 20-22nd June. The Carnival will be held on Sunday 22nd – the last day of the festival and its theme this year is “Newark is Alive with the Sound of Music.” Register for this event at www.newarkcarnival.com.

Weekend of “Jazz et Vin!” on 17th and 18th May

Once again Ann et Vin presents a weekend of “Jazz et Vin!” on 17th and 18th May. Bands include the New Orleans All Stars, the Tim Kliphuis Trio and John Hallam with Tom Kincaid’s Three Bears Trio to round off the weekend in style. There’s a free live programme on Saturday 17th May. Tickets are available from Ann et Vin on Castlegate 01636 700900 or for more information see www.annetvin.com. A weekend pass costs only £35.

The popular Summer Sunday Band concerts will once again take place in July and August drawing crowds who enjoy outdoor music in the lovely setting of the Castle gardens. Bring your own seating and a picnic.

For more information on what’s going on, accommodation – including book a bed ahead - where to eat and local bus and train information just visit us. We also book tickets for National Express and Travel Wright day excursions. Open daily from 10am to 4pm.

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Feel right at home with Lancaster Grange Care Home

Why not call in to our coffee mornings, which are held on the first Thursday of every month from 10am–12pm People always tell me they feel right at home as soon as they step through the door at Lancaster Grange, and that's music to my ears. After all, we pride ourselves on our genuine warmth and friendliness – it's all part of the first-class care and support that we provide to the people of Newark.

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