August

Chances to Celebrate District’s Heritage For Free This September

Heritage Open Days is back this month with a range of free events taking place throughout the district from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 September. Bringing people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history, the nationwide festival offers the chance to experience local attractions for free as well as attending special events and exploring places which aren’t usually open to the public.

Young Dancers’ Chance To Star In Palace Panto

Local young performers will once again have the chance to shine on stage as the Palace Theatre Newark brings back its junior panto auditions this September. On Sunday 11^th, dancers aged between 8 and 18 years old are invited to attend an open audition at the Theatre for the opportunity to join the ensemble cast of this year’s festive show Cinderella, delighting friends, family and theatregoers this Christmas.

Free Exhibition Puts Newark’s Lost Views In The Frame

A chance to see lost views of Newark is coming next month as the National Civil War Centre – Newark Museum unveils 10 artworks from their reserve collection. The free exhibition, running as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme, will open for one week from Saturday 10th to 17th September and offers the opportunity to see scenes of the town through the years.

Newark set for Full Fibre boost as CityFibre announces £10m town-wide rollout

CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent carrier-neutral Full Fibre platform, has named Newark as the next town in line for a multi-million-pound investment into its digital infrastructure – a move that will see it join the nation’s growing list of Full Fibre enabled communities. 

Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries to take occupancy of the upper floor of the Buttermarket

Transformative work on the Buttermarket in Newark town centre is nearing completion as part of Newark and Sherwood District Council's commitment to transform the building into a space suitable for the town. 

Physiotherapy clinic celebrates growth on its first birthday after District Council support

A physiotherapy clinic is continuing to grow its services after taking part in a series of business support programmes offered by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Help Sought To Put District’s Best Foot Forward For Race

With the Tour of Britain set to return to Nottinghamshire next month, ideas are being sought for how to make our district stand out.

Economic Growth Conference returns for a second year

Following the huge success of 2021’s Conference, Newark and Sherwood District Council will host its second Economic Growth Conference on 14 October at Southwell Racecourse.

Sandcastle competition at Newark-on-Sea

Budding castle builders need their buckets and spades at the ready as Newark-on-Sea plays host to its very first free sandcastle competition in Newark Town Centre.

Free Sunflower Crafts Show Support For Ukraine

Swathes of bright sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, are set to show local support for the country this month. The Friendship Sunflowers project has been launched by Newark and Sherwood District Council to help welcome the new members of our community.

Evening of fast paced entertainment in Newark

The Newark Town Centre Races proved a hit with visitors on Friday 29 July as people packed the streets of Newark for an evening of fast paced entertainment.

Recruitment fair held for Ukrainian families

Newark and Sherwood District Council and Active4Today held a Homes for Ukraine recruitment fair for Ukrainian guests within the district who are looking for employment while living in the UK.

Planning Application submitted for critical new roundabout for Newark

A planning application has been submitted for the construction of a new roundabout which will link the new Southern Link Road (SLR) with the A46 Newark Northern Bypass and which will not only ease congestion in Newark but will also unlock Newark’s and the region’s economic potential.

Ambitious plans to secure £20 million for Ollerton and Clipstone submitted

Newark and Sherwood District Council has today submitted its plans to government in an effort to secure nearly £20million in funding for Ollerton and Clipstone.