A very large number of visitors thronged Southwell for the many activities on Apple Day. These included the WI Apple Festival, 'The Big Draw' in the Minster and an exhibition of art with an apple theme in the library (continuing this week)
In the Saracen's Head there was also the launch of a new book which gives a different slant on Southwell. This is called 'S is for Southwell' by Sue Tapply. The book has been completely handmade in Newark and is available at a cost of £5 from the Little Old Oriental shop or directly from Sue (contact via her e-mail
or visit the website ww.thehandmaidpress.com )
This superb event was extremely successful and provided residents and visitors with three days of exciting entertainment.
The organisation of the event by the Newark and Sherwood Young Archaeologists Club (who received a £25,000 Heritage Lottery Fund award to put on the spectacle) was extremely professional.
The Town Council was horrified to find out that new legislation will mean that the cost of a licence to allow us to have our usual Christmas trees in the town will be £17,500 at the veryleast.
This would be the cost for the 35 days the trees are usually up and the licence would have to be applied for EVERY year.
