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Festival of Fun
Newark Festival returns to Riverside Park this summer for the sixth year running. For seasoned fans, or those new to the festival and just looking for a brilliant few days of entertainment, 16th -18th June is a date for the diary. Riverside Rocks on Friday 16th June promises the UK’s best tribute bands; Oasish, Kazabian, Snow Control and Stereotonics. Saturday 17th June sees reggae legends UB40 – featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue head the line-up with Level 42, The Original Wailers and Fleur East. Sunday’s popular free Family Fun Day will include Brainiac Live, the Robin Hood’s Magical Adventure, BBC Introducing in the East Midlands, and a brilliant jazz, and swing line-up.
Organisers Liz Hobbs Group are poised for the busiest weekend yet, having implemented several significant additions and improvements to the festival site, which coupled with a stellar artist line-up, are seeing ticket sales fly.
“We have listened to the constructive feedback we have received from previous festival-goers, and have re-designed the site to deliver a brand-new festival layout, offering much more space”, said Liz Doogan-Hobbs MBE, CEO of the Liz Hobbs Group. Adding “We will be increasing bar and rest room facilities and introducing enhanced visibility of the stage with screens, a dedicated area for those wishing to bring folding chairs and a Food Village with a broader diversity of food concessions.”
This year will also see earlier opening hours on the Saturday to allow for extended performances, and for the first time, Water’s Edge Premier Enclosure tickets are available, enhancing the experience with some luxury treats in a special reserved area, including welcome glass of Prosecco, canapes, goody bag, luxury rest rooms, a private paid bar and BBQ. Plus, on the Saturday Eden Hall Day Spa will be on hand with some pampering.
“You can purchase your tickets or find out more about accessing the festival, and what’s in store over the weekend from our website” says Liz “Go to www.newarkfestival.co.uk and be sure to join us. It promises to be brilliant fun.”
Past Chairmen United
The March meeting was the busiest of the year, full of razzmatazz and chutzpah. It was great to see five past chairman join current chairman Amy.
Pictured L to R, Amy Codd, Michelle Allen, James Fountain, Dean Hyde,Keith Girling & Elaine Ellison
Bombshell Serman
Dean Hyde, promised revelations in his planned Bombshell Sermon celebrating the life and times of Hercules Clay, Civil War businessman and Mayor of Newark.
The historic business event is steeped in history and the Hercules Clay service has attracted press, tv and radio coverage across the country.
One journalist stated, "It is an unusual tradition, although endowed sermons are not rare in England, surviving ones are and certainly the association with the Mayoralty and colourul nature of its legend, its name the 'Bombshell sermen', kept it well known".
The event on Sunday 12th March starts at the Town Hall at 10.30 followed by the Hercules Clay Commemoration Service at the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene followed by a reception at the Town Hall. Businessess can set up a pull-up stand in the church the week prior to the event.
Visit Newark aims to attract more visitors to Newark, one of England's undiscovered gems.
Newark accommodation providers have for many years been promoting their bed & breakfast, hotels and self catering accommodation under the Visit-Newark Brand.
Chairman Richard Whiles, "said that they wanted to raise the profile of their organisation and had commissioned a new logo, website and promotional video".
The official launch takes place at Kelham Hall & Country Park on Tuesday 7th March.
Richard, presented Newark-on-Trent as the jewel in the East Midlands Crown, he said "that Newark was becoming the place in the East Midlands to visit with one of the finest Georgian market squares in the UK together with many wonderful places to explore including the National Civil War Centre".
In terms of accommodation there is something for everyone, award winning boutique hotels, elegant guest houses, chic bed and breakfasts, and self-catering.
With over 25 independent businesses represented Visit-Newark establishments go the extra mile to make your stay that little bit special and memorable.
Business Rates - Treasury explanation of proposals
With changes in business rates payments from April following a revaluation across the UK, our MP, Robert Jenrick has forward us a letter from the Business Secretary and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury which provides some explanation of the proposals.
The executive committee thought that you might like to read the letter and you can do so by following this link.
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Next Meeting
Friday 7th April 7am
Everyday Champions Centre
Newark Business Club meets at the Everyday Champions Conference Centre at 7am. Entry fee £7.00 including coffee. Come early to secure a good seat.
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