We have given our Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel, relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support local projects.
The scheme, which has been running for more than four years, has so far provided valuable funding to communities across the district with the aim to improve the lives of District Council tenants.
The grants can be used to support a range of projects that will specifically improve amenities in or around social housing areas, including projects with the aim of:
- Resolving community identified issues
- Reducing anti-social behaviour around social housing
- Supporting safety and security measures
- Increasing wellbeing and mental health of tenants
- Tackling issues relating to waste management, litter and dog fouling
- Helping vulnerable groups or individuals
- Supporting tenants into education, learning and volunteering opportunities.
Applying for the grant is simple and can be done by completing a form which can be found on our website.
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Look no further than IGNITE: FIRE, FLAME AND FRENZY taking place on Saturday 1 March, 5.30pm – 8.30pm! Newark Market Place will be illuminated by spectacular fire, light and colour and it’s an event not to miss! And what’s even better… its completely free!
Wander through a vista of flames and chemical reactions as the Market Place transforms into Doctor Kronovator’s flaming laboratory. Help the Doctor and his team prepare their experimental flame and steam-powered contraptions; can you beat the test of strength machine or create a chemical reaction? Are you brave enough to explore centrifugal force on The Carousel of Combustion? Don’t miss out on this fun and flame-filled family experience bringing the heat to the heart of Newark!
Not only that but be spellbound by stunning LED Hoop Shows which will leave audiences spellbound as hoops spin, twist and turn leaving mesmerising trails of light in this high impact walkabout show. Plus, you can enjoy meeting our Living Lampposts too! Standing at over ten feet tall, these noble and elegant Lampposts are a marvellous roving display of ornate light and colour!
Not stopping there, ‘Create Late’ at the National Civil War Centre allows you to dream up your own inventions with the help of a vast array of recycled and scrap materials! And finally, Medieval stained glass making will take place at Hope Community Methodist Church where you can try your hand at making a panel of stained glass inspired by the beautiful medieval stained glass at St Mary Magdalene (booking is essential at the stained-glass sessions).
There really is something for all the family on Saturday 1 March, so find out more on the Newark Creates website.
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To mark Councillor Jean Hall's year as Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council and to celebrate our amazing district, she is embarking on a special challenge: travelling to every corner of our district by foot and bike!
Over two weeks - one in March and one in May - she will be walking and cycling across Newark and Sherwood. Along the way she will be showcasing our beautiful area, promoting eco-friendly travel and connecting with our fantastic community groups.
Councillor Hall is taking on this challenge to raise funds for three incredible local charities: Nottinghamshire Mind, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Tryst and Newark Women's Aid. These organisations do vital work across Newark and Sherwood.
If you are interested in supporting Councillor Hall as she embarks on this challenge, you can donate to her causes via her Just Giving page: Chairperson Challenge - shine a light on the district.
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The Economic Growth team have been working hard with local businesses to launch the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card. So far over 70 businesses in the town centres of Newark, Southwell, Ollerton and Edwinstowe village have signed up. Its aim is to provide a local option for gifts while encouraging people to spend their money with local independent retailers.
Available as either a physical gift card, or an e-card that can be added to digital wallets, the card will make it easy for recipients to ‘shop local’ with a range of local shops, restaurants, salons and service businesses signed up. So, if you are organising any activity and are in need prizes, then please consider the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card.
Watch this space for more information as the scheme launches on 10 March!
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Did you know about the monthly artisan markets in Southwell? Taking place on Sundays throughout the year from 10am – 3pm there is always something for everyone! The first one is taking place on Sunday 9 March.
For the foodies amongst us, at the markets you’ll find street food chefs serving up global cuisines, bakers, brewers chocolatiers, craft ales, macarons, pies, cheeses and much more!
There are also unique gifts if you’re looking to get something for that special someone in your life.
Stands change every month so there is always something new for you to explore! During the warmer months they also host a Friday market from 3pm – 8pm!
More information and dates for upcoming markets are available on their Facebook page: The Stalls Market.
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Our Environmental Services team have finished running their contaminated bin review to better understand what contaminants are making their way into our silver recycling bins.
If your bin is tagged that it has contaminants in it, we have made a new sticker which our waste operatives will stick on your bin and circle the item/s that should not be in there.
Additionally, here are the top four contaminants from the bin review and what to do with them:
Plastic bags and bin liners - please make sure your recycling is clean, dry and loose. Many soft plastic bags such as bread bags, salad bags and fruit and vegetable packaging can be recycled at local supermarkets!
Packets and wrappers - crisp packets can't unfortunately be recycled in the silver bin. Did you know that you can send them to the Crisp Packet Project where they will be transformed into survival blankets for people who are homeless? Cling film, crisp packets, and flexible pouches, including those for pet and baby food, can be recycled at a variety of supermarkets.
Nappies, sanitary waste, and pet waste - please dispose of these items in your household waste bin.
Polystyrene packaging - please don't put polystyrene packaging in your silver bin as we can't recycle them. You may find that what appears to be polystyrene is the ‘new polystyrene’ made from corn starch. This material is more sustainable as it is biodegradable so can be composted or placed in the household waste bin where it will break down. It can even be dissolved in a sink for quick, safe, and easy disposal!
Here is a list of supermarkets who accept and recycle soft plastics in the district: Aldi, Lidl, Co-op, Sainsbury’s Local, Asda, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Morrisons and Iceland.
Check your local store to ensure they are part of the recycling scheme. Drop-off points are usually located at the entrance to the store.
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Evening Talk: The Poet and the Regicide (7 March, 7.30pm)
Meet Lucy Hutchinson, translator, poet and biographer and wife of Newark’s arch enemy, John Hutchinson, Governor of Nottingham during the British Civil Wars and regicide. This International Women’s Day talk reveals the fascinating story of a seventeenth-century power couple and challenges our beliefs about women in this period.
Book your tickets.
Family Saturday: Sieges, Spies and Side-saddles (8 March)
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a special Family Saturday. Meet important women from the past (one even on horseback!), learn about women's roles as spies during the Civil War, and discover how to use invisible ink and secret codes. Free entry for Newark and Sherwood residents!
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Residents of the Yorke Drive estate can look towards a brighter future as Newark and Sherwood District Council Planning Committee has approved exciting regeneration plans, with work set to begin this summer after years of planning.
Redevelopment of the site will build new homes for Yorke Drive residents, improve the safety of the area, and deliver significant improvements to sports and recreational facilities.
We have involved the community at every step of the way through a range of engagement and consultation events to refine the plans.
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Congratulations to Chantelle – Newark and Sherwood’s first monthly LitterLotto winner!
Chantelle, a full-time mum from Newark, just won £100 for recycling right at home.
She plans to spend her winnings on her garden, getting it summer ready.
Chantelle downloaded LitterLotto after seeing it advertised on our Facebook page and uses it daily. She encourages everyone to give it a try:
“Give it a try! Nothing to lose! I even pick up litter on dog walks!”
Want to be our next Newark and Sherwood £100 monthly winner? You could also win the £1000 national prize jackpot and other prizes by recycling right and binning litter on-the-go!
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Get ready for an unforgettable season of musical magic at the Palace Theatre this Spring! We've got shows for everyone, including:
Lionel - The Music Of Lionel Richie – Friday 7 March, 7.30pm
Malcolm Pitt, after performing with Lionel Richie on ITV and BBC, delivers a stunning show celebrating Lionel Richie and the Commodores. This award-winning production features top musicians, including Jonny Miller from Talon.
Tickets from £27.50
Book here.
Country Hits Live – Thursday 3 April, 7.30pm
Experience the heart of Nashville with award-winning musicians and singers. Enjoy hits from legends like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and modern stars like Taylor Swift. Featuring songs like "Folsom Prison Blues" and "Jolene," this show, fronted by UK singer Jade Helliwell and Nashville's Lars Pluto, is a must-see!
Tickets from £27.00
Book here.
Newark Amateur Operatic Society Presents: Shrek The Musical – Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 March, 2.30pm and 7.30pm
In their 90th Anniversary year, Newark Amateur Operatic Society present Shrek The Musical. Enjoy as a green ogre and his sidekick Donkey set to save the land from an evil Lord and rescue a lovely Princess from a terrible fate.
Tickets from £22.50
Book here.
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Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.
The NHS need new blood donors from all backgrounds to ensure there is the right blood available for patients who need it.
They need:
- 4,300 blood donations every day on average to meet the needs of our hospitals
- over 140,000 people to donate blood for the first time this year
- 12,000 new Black heritage donors, to meet the growing demand for ethnically matched blood for sickle cell patients who need regular transfusions to stay alive
- more young people aged 17-35 to donate, to ensure we have enough blood for the future
If you are interested in giving blood there is more information on the NHS website.
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