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The National Civil War Centre is committed to encouraging young visitors and their families to enjoy the Centre and its fantastic family-friendly galleries for free. This Autumn, if you haven’t already been, head along to one of their dedicated Mini Museum sessions, aimed at those under 5 for a whole host of free fun!

Looking for something different to do on a Friday night?  Then look no further! Discover tales of history and hilarity with The Amazing Exploding Girlfriend and Other Tales of Mad Science! Professor Edvard von Goosechaser (Adam Nightingale) invites you on this historical comedy adventure at the National Civil War Centre, where you’ll will learn about “mad” seventeenth century science and invention.

Available as either a physical gift card or an e-card, the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is an ideal gift to encourage local shopping this festive season.

An underpass in Farndon has been transformed into a vibrant mural thanks to the creativity of pupils from St Peter’s Crosskeys CofE Academy and Newark’s home-schooled community, working in collaboration with professional artists from ImageSkool.

A Newark hospice that provides a home from home for end-of-life care has been nominated in a national competition that aims to shine a light on the positive work happening in local communities.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is making it easier to share the latest information for those that live in a council property – by launching its own tenant focused Facebook page.

There were lots to celebrate across Newark and Sherwood with a number of groups, businesses and volunteers picking up coveted awards at the East Midlands in Bloom annual competition, organised by the EMIB Regional Committee in September 2025.

Following the success of its Green Gateways pilot scheme, Newark and Sherwood District Council is launching an annual programme to bring wildflower planting to the entrances and exits of towns and villages across the district.

Today, Councillor Paul Peacock and Councillor Claire Penny officially signed the business case for the transformative Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration Project, marking a major milestone in the journey to revitalise the heart of Ollerton.

The Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery has drawn it’s very first £25,000 jackpot winner. A local resident from Newark, matched all six numbers in the 20 September draw and took home the top prize. The win marks the first time a resident in the district has won the jackpot since the community lottery was launched in 2021.