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Sullivan’s Sword would normally be announcing details of its upcoming January performance of the Plough Play round about now. However, thanks to Covid-19 they are doing things a little differently this year. They have instead recorded a digital version of the play via Zoom, which they would love you to watch at https://youtu.be/hAHS5Asu0WI. Their nominated charity for 2020 is Southwell-based Reach Learning Disability, but their fundraising efforts have been severely hampered by the pandemic. They hope you enjoy their virtual…

Southwell Theatre Club, like other amdram clubs, have embraced the virtual, as a means of keeping going. We have had fun producing two original radio comedy dramas, free to listen to on Soundcloud. The first of the 30 minute plays is 'The Assassination of Robert Opray' and it's sequel, 'Whatever Happened to Robert Opray?' Set around the world of a television quiz show it was produced and put together by Andrew Hills, directed by Pat Munro, written by Janet Smith,…

YOU BETTER LISTEN OUT! SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN Santa and some of his helpers will be out and about in Southwell and the surrounding villages for 10 nights before Christmas. We’ve had to make changes to the Santa visits and we can’t be sure how this will affect our timetable, so do bear with us if it doesn’t go exactly to plan. Where will we be and when? Here is our Timetable of Visits The Tier 3 rules mean that we’ll only…

Xmas MARKET STALLS LAYOUT 2020 This year the Christmas Market will be held during daylight hours, between 10am and 3pm. To keep everyone safe it will have slightly fewer, more spaced-out stalls with a one-way system in place. There will be lots of unique gifts on sale, along with festive crafts, wreaths, decorations, homeware and liqueurs. To view or download the poster click here The Town Council is acting on current advice from NSDC’s Safety Advisory Group, but this is…

As Southwell Lions are unable to hold Carols for Everyone at the Minster this year, they have made a unique, original recording of traditional Christmas Carols by Southwell Renaissance Singers available to listen to or download. All they ask in return is a donation, which will be shared equally between Reach and Southwell Live at Home. Click here to listen and donate. To download the poster click here