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SUMMARY:The Singing Mermaid - Rhubarb Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a magical undersea adventure with professional actor Kirsty Baker from Rhubarb Theatre. The Singing Mermaid will captivate you with her lively interactive storytelling before you get hands-on in a creative workshop\, perfect for sparking young imaginations. \nThere are three free sessions to join\, but booking is required: \n\nBook Tickets: 9am – 10am\nBook Tickets: 10.30am – 11.30am\nBook Tickets: 12pm – 1pm
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/the-singing-mermaid-rhubarb-theatre-3/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Church Walk\, Newark\, NG24 1JS
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Literature Village
DESCRIPTION:We’re taking over the Market Place! Find local crafts\, bookish organisations\, authors and published books of all genres at the Newark Book Festival Literature Village. You’ll also find the festival’s Storybook Emporium by Ally Pally Arts hosting our very special Birthday Party Zone with free children’s crafts\, with some of your favourite picture book characters and stories. \nIt’s the perfect opportunity to pick up a new stash to add to your TBR pile from independent and local authors and publishers. You’ll also find bookish accessories and homewares\, such as beautifully crafted bookmarks\, booksleeves\, writing stationery\, booklovers’ gifts\, and much more. \nMeet all the stallholders joining us this year here!  \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/literature-village-newark-market-place/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Market
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SUMMARY:Paddington Cook & Craft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and bring the stories of Paddington alive with a delicious marmalade cake cooking workshop run by Jess Mitchell from Cook Stars. While the cakes bake\, enjoy bear-themed arts and crafts\, a drink and snack\, and stories for you to read together.  \nPerfect for children aged 2 – 11 years. All tools\, aprons\, and ingredients for the Paddington workshop are provided. 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/paddington-cook-craft-workshop/
LOCATION:Learning Room\, Palace Theatre\, Palace Theatre\, Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Toby and the Pixies\, Draw-a-long Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover all the secrets of making great comics\, from character design to speech bubbles\, and have a lot of fun along the way. Join comics writer and artist James Turner\, creator of the award-winning Star Cat graphic novel series and writer of Toby and the Pixies\, in a draw-a-long workshop.  \nCome up with your own magical pixie characters and learn how to bring your characters to life in a silly adventure.  \nPerfect for children aged 7-9 years and their adults.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/toby-and-the-pixies-draw-a-long-workshop/
LOCATION:Tudor Hall\, National Civil War Centre\, National Civil War Centre\, 14 Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Workshop
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