June

Newark and Sherwood’s Street Scene Team have been working to breathe new life into the football pitches at Green Flag Award-winning Sconce and Devon Park, and just in time for the football season!

Posted on: Friday, June 28, 2024

Over the past two weeks, Newark and Sherwood District Council joined forces with partners to host two week-long events, jam packed with sessions all about safety, for 850 pupils from 23 primary schools from across the district.

Posted on: Thursday, June 27, 2024

District Council tenants are being encouraged to complete a short survey to have their say and be in with a chance to win one of four £50 shopping vouchers! The survey asks how the District Council can make it easier for tenants to influence decisions relating to housing services as part of a review into tenant engagement arrangements at the Council.

Posted on: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Newark’s National Civil War Centre is delighted to have been shortlisted for a national Family Friendly Museum Award for the second year running.

Posted on: Thursday, June 27, 2024

The whale is swimming back to Newark Market Place this summer! The Plastic Ocean Show, which takes place inside an 18-metre-long replica whale, is returning after its initial run in April sold out in under 12 hours. Taking place on Sunday 11 August, free tickets will allow bold explorers to step inside this fascinating creature to experience a beautiful, funny and interactive show highlighting the impact that plastic has on our environment.

Posted on: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Grab your magic carpet and get ready to fly into festive family fun with this year’s Palace Theatre Newark pantomime, Aladdin.

Posted on: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The Community Art Gallery @ 32 is a new art initiative that invites Newark residents of all ages to draw what they love most about their town and have their artwork featured on part of the construction wall around 32 Stodman Street, where new homes and retail units are being built.

Posted on: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Did you know that an idling car produces enough exhaust emissions per minute to fill 150 balloons with harmful chemicals including cyanide and nitrogen oxides (NOx)?

Posted on: Thursday, June 20, 2024

Nominations for this year’s Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards are open until 6 July 2024, so make sure to get yours in!

Posted on: Thursday, June 20, 2024

Local teenagers who love arts and performing won’t have to wait until they get back to school this summer as free workshops have just been launched, offering a chance to fill the looming expanse of summer with some brilliant opportunities to act, get creative and dance.

Posted on: Wednesday, June 19, 2024

While the National Civil War Centre has, well, national appeal, its heart really and truly lies in Newark and Sherwood.  And that is why its latest initiative is set to make sure that families really are at the heart of what it delivers.

Posted on: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

A successful Great Big Green Week has come to an end, and what a busy week it was for Newark and Sherwood!

Posted on: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Newark Market Place was abuzz last Sunday as around 2500 visitors descended on the cobbles to enjoy a fun-packed day. The ‘Streets Ahead!’ event was the first organised by Newark Creates this year and was a massive success.

Posted on: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

On Friday 14 June 2024, Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted the first of what it hopes will be regular events to bring together the different organisations offering support to veterans across the District.

Posted on: Monday, June 17, 2024

Have you joined the sustainable behaviour platform, Green Rewards, yet?

Posted on: Friday, June 14, 2024

Newark and Sherwood District Council is offering local businesses the chance to boost their performance and growth with free one-hour sessions with an expert Business Adviser.

Posted on: Friday, June 14, 2024

Earlier this year, Newark and Sherwood District Council launched a birdbox giveaway for local primary schools, aimed at engaging younger generations in protecting and enhancing biodiversity. The initiative has been a success, with over 20 birdboxes distributed to enthusiastic students and teachers across the district!

Posted on: Thursday, June 13, 2024

An intensive program of activities to clean, tidy and improve Southwell, using sustainable alternatives, is being undertaken this week as part of Great Big Green Week!

Posted on: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Pupils studying Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers will have the chance to see it brought to life on a local stage this October. The GCSE English Literature curriculum text will take to the Palace Theatre Newark stage from 22 to 26 October as part of a national tour of the spectacular Bill Kenwright Ltd West End production.

Posted on: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Are you ready to make a difference in your community and for the environment? Newark and Sherwood District Council is thrilled to launch Green Champions, a scheme inviting residents who are dedicated to improving their local area to become community litter pickers.

Posted on: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Join knowledgeable guides from the National Civil War Centre for two walking tours, alternating weekly, to discover the fascinating stories behind places you see every day.

Posted on: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards are back again and this year it’s being organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark. The district is home to incredible individuals who go above and beyond to support our community and champion the growth of sports.

Posted on: Monday, June 10, 2024

Newark and Sherwood District Council invite businesses across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire to attend its fourth annual Economic Growth Conference on Thursday, 10 October, in The Renaissance at Kelham Hall. This year’s conference theme is ‘Technology, skills and the future of business in Newark and Sherwood.’

Posted on: Monday, June 10, 2024

Help make a house a home for those in need whilst helping create a greener future for Newark and Sherwood by donating your unwanted household items to the Furniture Project.

Posted on: Monday, June 10, 2024

Newark and Sherwood continues to set new highs for recycling, with almost 19,000 residents signed up for the District Council’s garden recycling service.

Posted on: Sunday, June 9, 2024

As part of its commitment to create a more sustainable future for Newark and Sherwood, the District Council is supporting Great Big Green Week 2024 and today kicks off its weeklong campaign!

Posted on: Saturday, June 8, 2024

2024 marks the 40th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) and Newark and Sherwood District Council have joined thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.

Posted on: Friday, June 7, 2024

Newark and Sherwood District Council has once again partnered up with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to host educational sessions dedicated to safety.

Posted on: Friday, June 7, 2024

Ukrainians hosted within the district due to the ongoing conflict continue to receive help through Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Posted on: Friday, June 7, 2024

A brand-new summer installation has been installed in Newark Market Place which aims to animate the town centre and add some colour for visitors while they shop.

Posted on: Thursday, June 6, 2024

Newark and Sherwood District Council have agreed to support five key charities and not-for-profit organisations by granting three years of funding to help provide security and stability for services being delivered in the district. The charities have historically received funding from the District Council through Service Level Agreements.

Posted on: Thursday, June 6, 2024

On June 16th, Newark Creates, in association with SO Festival, are welcoming two international Street Theatre & Outdoor Arts shows to Newark. There will be juggling, Hip Hop dancing Hippos, and the chance to have a go at activities across the market. An enjoyable day out for the whole family, and it’s free too!

Posted on: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Newark and Sherwood District Council has received confirmation that they have successfully completed the validation process for the funding bid for Ollerton and Clipstone. This confirmation takes the council into the final stages of securing the £20m cash injection after the initial ‘in principle’ announcement in November 2023.

Posted on: Monday, June 3, 2024

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to providing defibrillators in the community, across the district.

Between the existing locations in Hawtonville at the Co-Op on Churchill Drive and the Tom Mann Pavilion at Devon Park, a need for new defibrillator was identified to provide greater coverage in this ward.

Posted on: Monday, June 3, 2024