April

No planned May elections 2022

There will be national and regional media coverage of scheduled local elections and whilst some local authorities are holding elections, residents in the Newark and Sherwood district are advised that no local elections are scheduled to be held on Thursday 5 May 2022.

Families Flock To Castle For Medieval Fun Day

Newark Castle was a hub of entertainment for all ages on Saturday as it hosted its Newark Castle Comes To Life: Medieval Marvels event. The local landmark saw over 4000 visitors pass through its gates to enjoy archery, falconry, inflatable jousting and more.

Museum’s Learning Team Smash Visitor Records

The National Civil War Centre has celebrated its busiest year yet for school visits. Since summer 2021, the Centre’s Learning Team have welcomed 3131 students to enjoy their fantastic sessions, helping them to better understand this fascinating period of history with fun foam pike drills, the chance to put King Charles I on trial, character-led town tours and more.

Film Favourites Return To Stunning Setting

For the first time since the pandemic began, local film fans can finally return to the stunning atmosphere of the National Civil War Centre’s Tudor Hall for a specially selected season of movies.

First Brompton bike dock installed in Newark

The first of four Brompton bike docking stations has been installed at Castle Station in Newark, signalling the beginning of an enhanced cycling offer in the town.

Avian flu detected in wild birds at Vicar Water Country Park and in Southwell

Residents are being urged not to touch or pick up dead or sick birds after avian flu was detected in wild birds at Vicar Water Country Park, Clipstone and near Car Dyke in Southwell.  

Deadline for Palace’s Future Talent Fund Draws Near

Local young people wishing to pursue a career in the arts have just a short time left to apply for the Palace Theatre’s new legacy fund. Launched as a thank you to the community and in celebration of the Theatre’s 2020 centenary, the Our Past, Your Future fund closes for applications on Saturday 30^th April.

British cyclists gearing up for Newark Town cycle race

Some of Britain’s top cyclists visited Newark Market Place to promote the Newark Town Centre Race which is planned to take place this summer.

Newark Castle Comes To Life With Medieval Fun Day

Visitors to Newark Castle will be able to travel 800 years back in time on Saturday 23^rd April as this local landmark plays host to a medieval fun day for all the family.

Vicar Water targeted again in a series of deliberate fires

Over the past week six fires were deliberately set ablaze in wooded areas around Clipstone, three of which targeted Vicar Water Country Park. The most recent incidents from over the weekend are the latest in a series of deliberate fires set in the park by reckless individuals.

Local businesses encouraging their male colleagues to become allies to women

Male employees of local businesses in Newark are taking part in training to better understand their role in identifying and challenging harassment or violence against women. The Stand by Her training is being conducted by Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid and Communities Inc addresses misogyny in the earliest stages. The training aims to empower men to become allies to women and to challenge harmful behaviour they may see in their environment.

Tour of Britain to cross into Newark and Sherwood district

The Tour of Britain cycle race is returning yet again and will pass through rural villages and towns across the district.