That's the time we hope to set off from the Burgage for our third Lantern Walk. Father Christmas will be there, Bring or make your own lanterns but if you haven't had time, Glowsticks will be available to buy.
After the walk there will be a brass band playing lots of Christmassy music and carols to sing in the Market Square. There will also be lots goodies to eat and drink.
Come and join us! - and then why not go on to the 'Carols for Everyone' in the Minster, organised by Southwell Lions?
Countdown to SECOND Family Funday on the Burgage
Monday, 26 May 2008
We've now almost completed the planning for our SECOND Funday on the Burgage on Saturday 21 June from 12 noon until 4pm..
Last year's event was a great success and we hope that this year it will be BIGGER and BETTER. Everything starts at 12 noon, so come early to make the most of the afternoon!
Bring along anything you have found/dug up and would like to have identified. the Newark and Sherwood Young Archaeologists have a Finds Officer coming to their stall to help identify any mystery objects you might have. Not Antiques Roadshow - but very interesting. They are also hoping to create ground mosaic with help from visitors to the Funday.
Pete's Gentle Jazz Band will be playing all afternoon and the bouncy castle, fire engine and police car will all be here again. There will also be a stilt walker, balloon modeller and juggler to entertain the children.
There are over 30 stalls which include greetings cards, books, tombola and bric-a-brac and mini 'boules' to keep everyone occupied. To keep you all well fed there will be a barbecue provided by the Rugby Club, crepes from Anna Joyce, ice creams, teas from the Southwell WI and Pimms and a chocolate fountain by the PTA from Lowes Wong Junior School - or just bring your own picnic and chill out!
With the help of participants at the Funday, ArtSpace will be creating a piece of Community Art on the day which we hope will go on public display in the town after it is completed. Our thanks to the Handicentre for their generosoity in providing the base for the piece of art.
Make sure you come to Southwell on the afternoon of 15th December. In addition to the usual local market there will be a 'Light Event' starting around 4pm when light sculptures will be on the Burgage and in the Minster grounds, the Minster will be let aa well as some of the historic houses in the town.
Santa will be around the town for most of the day and the WI are holding a 'Christmas is Coming' event in the WI Hall (off Queen street) - teas coffee, cakes ,a hamper raffle and tombola from 1pm until 4pm. At 4.45 the Lantern walk sets off from the Burgage, finishing at the Market Square where the Collingham Singers will be singing popular carols and there will be mince pies, crepes, and mulled drinks to warm everyone!
Finally 'Carols for Everyone' will begin at the Minster at 7pm. Make sure you have your ticket for this popular annaul concert.
Come and join us!!
Coming Events
Monday, 23 April 2007
Original Bramley Apple tree in Church Street, Southwell
The recent Apple Day in October was a great success and attracted many tourists to the town. Most of the shop windows had attractive displays with a Bramley Apple theme.
Santa and Friend at the Lantern Walk in 2006
The next town event is the Christmas Shopping Day on Saturday 15th December when many of the shops will remain open into the evening.
This also coincides with the Lions "Carols for Everyone" in the Minster at 19.30. Like last year we will be holding a Lantern Walk, starting at the Burgage and finishing at the Market Square. This made a dramatic spectacle last year and we are hoping that as many people, including Santa will turn out again.
(Please phone 819 038 for times)
Town events
Monday, 23 October 2006
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 )
