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SUMMARY:Inspired Anthology Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Inspired\, a brand-new anthology created by a talented local writing group who first met during creative writing courses at Inspire\, Newark Buttermarket. \nBorn from a shared love of storytelling and self-expression\, Inspired is a collaborative collection of poetry\, short fiction\, and creative non-fiction that reflects the diverse voices and imaginative spark of its contributors. This special event offers a chance to hear selected readings from the anthology and gain insight into the creative prompts and exercises that inspired the writers’ work. \nWhether you’re a writer yourself or simply enjoy discovering new talent\, this is a wonderful opportunity to support local creatives and experience an afternoon of heartfelt and original writing. \nDuring the launch\, you’ll have the chance to purchase Inspired at the special launch price of £5 (usual price £6.50). Both card and cash payments will be accepted. \nRefreshments will be provided\, and you’re warmly invited to stay\, chat\, and celebrate the group’s achievement in the place where it all began. No booking required just turn up on the day.  \nCome along to be inspired—and maybe even inspired to write yourself!
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/inspired-anthology-launch-event/
LOCATION:Inspire\, Newark Buttermarket (upstairs)
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Stokes Coffee Roasting
DESCRIPTION:Watch beans roast to perfection and explore the craft\, care\, and creativity behind every fresh cup! \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/stokes-coffee-roasting/
LOCATION:Stokes Tea & Coffee\, Robin Hood Walk\, Newark-on-Trent\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:One Step Ahead - C.L. Peache
DESCRIPTION:Set against the dramatic backdrop of Jersey\, this twist-filled story follows a group of friends reunited for a charity walk—only to be confronted by the unresolved death of one of their own. \nIn conversation with fellow author Maria Dziedzan\, Clair will share her journey from self-published writer to securing a three-book publishing deal\, and reflect on writing across genres\, crafting layered characters\, and the challenges (and joys!) of working from her narrowboat. \nExpect a lively and insightful discussion about how place\, memory\, and mystery weave together in her work\, as well as behind-the-scenes stories of what it takes to bring a suspenseful novel like One Step Ahead to life. \nPerfect for lovers of psychological thrillers\, gripping whodunnits\, and those curious about the writing and publishing process\, this free event is a wonderful opportunity to meet a rising name in mystery fiction. \nBook signing to follow – copies of One Step Ahead available to purchase on the day. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this page-turning conversation at Newark Book Festival. \nFree event to book\, email clpeache@gmail.com
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/one-step-ahead-c-l-peache/
LOCATION:Tudor Hall\, National Civil War Centre\, National Civil War Centre\, 14 Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Free Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T150000
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SUMMARY:En Plein Aire - Paint Club with Urban Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Paint what you see and explore the joy of creating art in the open air—just like the French Impressionists! Materials provided\, no experience needed. Just drop in and get creative.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/en-plein-aire-paint-club-with-urban-canvas/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T160000
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SUMMARY:Dragons and Fairytale Fun
DESCRIPTION:Join the Inspire Learning and Music teams in a Dragons and Fairytale themed afternoon\, with drop-in arts and crafts\, have-a-go music sessions and meet Sapphire the Dragon and her friend Sparky. \nMake a fire-breathing paper dragon\, fold your own origami frog prince\, and sit down with local picture book illustrator Vicky Kuhn for some fairytale colouring in. Create some dragon cartoons with the Doodling Poet Chris White. Write a funny\, happy or sad poem about\, ‘What a Dragon would say’\, and make your dragon puppets and fairytale tower or castle to take home. \nPerfect for any aged creative!
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/dragons-and-fairytale-fun/
LOCATION:Inspire\, Newark Buttermarket (upstairs)
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T140000
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SUMMARY:Bookbench Storytime: Castles in the Air Bench
DESCRIPTION:Continuing the Dragons and Fairytale theme from Inspired Learning and Music teams’ event\, Dragons & Fairytale Fun. Join storyteller Nicky Rafferty (at 12pm and 1pm) and our festival’s Young Ambassadors (at 2pm) for some mythical\, magical\, made-up storytime fun at the Castle in the Air Bookbench found inside Buttermarket.  \nIdeal for story-lovers aged 2 – 10 years
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/bookbench-storytime-castles-in-the-air-bench/
LOCATION:Inspire\, Newark Buttermarket (upstairs)
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Bookbench Storytime: Newark By Day/Night Bench
DESCRIPTION:Join Newark Book Festival’s Young Ambassadors for a free storytime session at the Newark By Day/Night Bookbench.  \nYou’ll find our magical Young Ambassador storytellers and the BookBench opposite Letsxcape inside Newark Town Hall. Go through the Market Place entrance and you won’t miss it!  \nIt’s a FREE event! Just pop along on the day to enjoy our stories.  \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/bookbench-storytime-newark-by-day-night-bench/
LOCATION:Newark Town Hall\, Newark Town Hall\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Young Ambassadors Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive event for Newark Book Festival’s Young Ambassadors and keen writers\, bursting with ideas!  \nDo you love writing stories or poems? Join the creative workshop with poet\, performer and educator Leanne Moden and shape your ideas into your new story or poem. \nIt’s fun\, it’s friendly\, and it’s all about finding your voice and making your writing the best that it can be! \nExclusive event for Young Ambassadors. Email hello@newarkbookfestival.co.uk to book your space. \nFind out more about how you can join to become a Young Ambassador next year here.  \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/young-ambassadors-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Newark Library Meeting Room\, Beaumond Gardens\, Balderton Gate\, Newark\, NG24 1UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Teen & Young Adult,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T120000
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Reading Challenge - Story Garden
DESCRIPTION:The World Famous Story Emporium is putting on gardening gloves and wellies and loading up its wheelbarrow with pens and paper for some story-inspired green-fingered crafty fun. Join Ally Pally Arts in sowing stories and harvesting happy endings at Newark Library to launch the Summer Reading Challenge. \nNo need to book\, drop into Newark Library and enjoy this free event.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/2025-summer-reading-challenge-story-garden/
LOCATION:Newark Library Children’s Area\, Beaumond Gardens\, Balderton Gate\, Newark\, NG24 1UW
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250711T120000
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SUMMARY:Bookbench Storytime: Shimmer & Shine Bench
DESCRIPTION:Meet local Newark-based author Emma Oldham at the Shimmer and Shine Bookbench by artist Carla Dee inside Newark Art Gallery for a storytelling session of The Whale Who Disappeared. \nPerfect for ages 2-6 years.\nNo need to book just turn up and enjoy!
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/bookbench-storytime-shimmer-shine-bench/
LOCATION:Newark Art Gallery\, 42A Kirk Gate\, Newark\, NG24 1AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:The Zone
DESCRIPTION:Chill\, create\, be you at The Zone – Zest Theatre’s award-winning pop-up community space\, open after school and over the festival weekend\, and brought to you by Newark Creates. From laidback hangouts and high-energy workshops with pro artists to gaming\, book corners\, and adrenaline-pumping parties – you decide how to spend your time in The Zone. \nOpen after school and across the weekend\, it’s the perfect place to chill\, create\, and be you. \nThursday 10th July | 3pm - 6pm\nFriday 11th July | 3pm - 6pm\nSaturday 12th July | 11am - 5pm\nSunday 13th July | 11am - 5pm \n#GetInTheZone
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/the-zone/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Teen & Young Adult
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240714T143000
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SUMMARY:Beetlejuice! Wacky Walkabout with Rhubarb Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Watch out\, watch out\, Beetlejuice is about. These chilling characters are rolling into town\, they’ll make you spin the wheel of chance\, I hope you’re ready to have a dance! \nEnjoy live street performances and a Wacky Walkabout with Rhubarb Theatre at the Newark Book Festival Literature Village at Newark’s Market Place. With two performances throughout the day on Sunday. \nGuaranteed entertainment for all the family (adults included!) Rhubarb Theatre’s Beetlejuice! Wacky Walkabout featured character interaction\, dance\, music\, a lot of laughter\, and even more mischief! \nBeetlejuice! Wacky Walkabout Performance Times: \n\n1pm – 1.30pm\n2pm – 2.30pm\n\n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/beetlejuice-rhubarb-theatre-wacky-walkabout/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240714T124500
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SUMMARY:Nicci and her Strictly Canine Dancing Dogs!
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Nicci and her wonderful Strictly Canine Dancing Dogs on Sunday 14th July 12.15pm – 12.45pm in Newark market place. \nNicci and her dogs have won Crufts a total of 6 times and she is currently 4th in the world in DogDance. Nicci and my dogs perform at events around the country and have been featured in various tv programmes and advert campaigns. \nNicci will be raising money with her show for the European champs at end of July\, so please do support them by donating whilst watching their amazing event. \nFREE
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/nicci-and-her-strictly-canine-dancing-dogs/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Fringe Event,Market
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SUMMARY:Walkabout with Daisy
DESCRIPTION:Join Daisy for a walkabout at the Literature Village for a morning with hula hoops\, skipping ropes\, bean bags\, and a bag full of challenges to get everyone involved\, big or small playing all day! \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/walkabout-with-daisy/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Newark BookBenches: Storytelling with Emma Oldham
DESCRIPTION:Meet me at the Benches! Meet author Emma Oldham at the Shimmer and Shine BookBench by artist Carla Dee at Riverside Park for a storytelling session of The Whale Who Disappeared. \nDive into an ocean of adventure with Arry\, the young hero who brought back the magic of the sea! Learn what special superpowers live inside you to help protect our planet too. \nWe’ve all heard the tale of the snail and the whale\,\nBut it’s not the only whale tale to be told.\nYou see\, another exists\, one truly magnificent\nAnd it starts with a clever six-year-old… \nHead over the bridge and see if you can spot the shimmery BookBench from the bridge entrance\, opposite Newark Castle/near Riverside Park.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/newark-bookbenches-storytelling-with-emma-oldham/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, Riverside Park\, Great North Road\, Newark
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Play at the Castle
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an entire day of free family fun in the grounds of Newark Castle. Take part in arts and crafts workshops\, be entertained by street theatre\, relax with authors and illustrators\, and have a go in the sports zone with the Open Doors team from the Palace Theatre. \n And don’t forget to look out for our 2024 Trail as created by our schools – all based on play!  \nFull event programme…\nThe Book-Ends – Rhubarb Theatre\n10am – 10.30am & 11am – 11.30am\nThe Book-Ends popup to bring their stories to life! With a rickety old book cart and some novel ideas\, surprises leap off every page wherever our papery pals roam. Join the book-bonkers buddies as they act out tales of whales\, bonkers bears and manic monsters. Be amazed as they twist the fantastic adventures of pathetic pirates\, merry musketeers and hairy hairdressers. Full of music\, comedy and general silliness! \nStorybook Emporium\n10am – 4pm\, Drop-in crafts\nHop\, skip and jump your way over to the Ally Pally Arts “World Famous Story Emporium”\, back by popular demand for more story-inspired crafty fun and games! \nBookBench Art with Vicky Kuhn\n10am – 4pm\, Drop-in crafts\nA drop-in arts and crafts workshop inspired by the Newark Creates BookBench trail with picturebook illustrator and fabulous BookBench designer\, Vicky Kuhn. \nPlay Tales with Nicky Rafferty\n 10am – 4pm\nJoin in with interactive crafty tales with storyteller Nicky Rafferty. \nFamily Yoga with Peaceful Possums and Emma Oldham\n12pm – 12.45pm // 1.30pm – 2.15pm\nWith storytelling\, imagination\, music and games\, enjoy family yoga sessions with Peaceful Possums Yoga based on The Whale Who Disappeared by Emma Oldham\, who is joining in with the fun\, too! There will also be a mindful area for children to chill out during the day\, including colouring and sensory resources\, ideal for children with neurodiversity or young children to have a break. \nAll events are free and suitable for all ages (including adults!)
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/play-at-the-castle/
LOCATION:Newark Castle\, Newark Castle\, Castlegate\, Newark\, NG24 1BG
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Urban Canvas Word Art
DESCRIPTION:Urban Canvas is bringing more interactive and live pavement art to the streets of Newark during the festival this year. \nFollowing their visit to Newark for Rainbow Road\, Historical Street Games and 3D Pavement Art in 2023\, UK-based pavement artists Philip Battle and Catherine McMahon are back. \nFind them at the Literature Village to discover what they are creating for Newark Book Festival and join in with some street art yourself. \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/urban-canvas-word-art/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:New Uses for a Wand - Five Leaves New Poets
DESCRIPTION:Fiona Theokritoff’s book New Uses for a Wand is one of two new titles joining the Five Leaves New Poets series this summer. \nThe poems highlight how we grow and transform ourselves in life\, whatever happens to us. Enjoy hearing Fiona share poems about making pots and maps\, even blackberry vinegar at Newark’s Inspire Buttermarket. \nFiona is joined by three other poets from the series\, who will also read: Nathan Fidler\, Julie Burke and Teresa Forrest. A feast of poetry from Five Leaves!
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/new-uses-for-a-wand-five-leaves-new-poets/
LOCATION:Newark Buttermarket\, Inspire Buttermarket\, First Floor\, The Buttermarket\, Middlegate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Play in an Inspiring way!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Inspire Learning and Music teams throughout the day and have a go at playing a musical instrument you’ve never tried before\, create your own curious peg doll characters\, make your own dressing-up props\, and dress up for a sensational selfie in a giant\, Inspire photo frame. \nYou’ll also have the chance to design your own mathematical game or puzzle with their Multiply team and try your hand at balloon modelling with the Joker entertainers\, plus choose from bountiful book stalls filling the mezzanine floor. \nLocation: Inspire Buttermarket\, First Floor (above Tambo Lounge)
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/play-in-an-inspiring-way/
LOCATION:Newark Buttermarket\, Inspire Buttermarket\, First Floor\, The Buttermarket\, Middlegate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T160000
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SUMMARY:Shed of Stories
DESCRIPTION:Capture the words and stories as they tumble out of a mysterious shed and onto the cobblestones of Newark Market Place. You’ll be leaving with wonderful tunes stuck in your head\, magical words in your minds\, and surrounded by laughter in this family-friendly story space packed with books and toys for all to enjoy. \nStorytelling sessions take place:\n10:15\, 11:15\, 12:15\, 1:15\, 2:15 and 3:15.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/shed-of-stories/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120751
CREATED:20240510T090030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T072149Z
UID:4965-1720864800-1720868400@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:This Rock is Mine - Alice McKinley
DESCRIPTION:Joining us for our Summer Reading Challenge event this year is picture-book illustrator Alice McKinley with This Rock is Mine. \nAlice will read the heartwarming tale about a quarrel between two hilariously stubborn frogs and a rock they are both claiming to be theirs\, before live drawing and teaching kids (and adults alike) to draw their own amphibian friend. \nSuitable for children aged 3 – 7 years. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/this-rock-is-mine-alice-mckinley/
LOCATION:Beanblock\, Beanblock\, Unit 24\, 15 St Marks Place\, St Marks Lane\,\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1XS
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240712T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120751
CREATED:20240510T090008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T215755Z
UID:4526-1720778400-1720798200@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Play With Your Food - Ally Pally Arts Story Emporium
DESCRIPTION:Join Ally Pally Arts at the Literature Village within Newark Market Place at their fictional food market stall and get creative playing with your food! \nThey’re stocking up on stolen tarts\, escapee gingerbread men\, giant turnips\, porridge (hot\, cold and just right) and golden eggs\, and they would love you to help them magic up a stall jam-packed with more made-up menus\, delicious delicacies and gruesome goodies from your favourite stories. \nJust bring yourselves and your wonderful imaginations and we craft up a feast fit for a fairytale. Suitable for all ages\, this “sticky hands” free creative workshop is perfect for the home-educated community. \nNo need to book tickets! Just turn up and let your imaginations run wild at the Story Emporium this summer.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/ally-pally-arts-story-emporium/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120751
CREATED:20240510T090036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T220900Z
UID:4949-1720699200-1720702800@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Smoke & Mirrors Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Swing Dancers will be taking to the streets at Newark Market Place\, spreading the joy of their toe-tapping hip-swinging moves to music. \nEnjoy the free entertainment as part of the Festival’s Literature Village with your lunch from one of the many surrounding cafés or pubs and soak up the atmosphere.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/smoke-mirrors-swing-dance/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240711T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240711T104000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120751
CREATED:20240510T090021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T220110Z
UID:4936-1720692000-1720694400@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Little Roars Musical Play
DESCRIPTION:Little Roars Musical Play is a fun and engaging event filled with songs\, puppets\, bubbles\, instruments and more for your kids. \nHead down to St Mary Magdelene Church on the opening morning of Newark Book Festival for a free musical play session\, led by Charlotte Lion. \nSuitable for ages 0-5 years.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/little-roars-musical-play/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Church Walk\, Newark\, NG24 1JS
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20260424T120751
CREATED:20240503T170428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T142618Z
UID:4999-1720656000-1721001599@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Literature Village Newark Market Place
DESCRIPTION:Meander along Newark’s Royal Market in the Literature Village and soak up the festival vibes where you can meet authors\, publishers\, charities\, crafty artisans and much more! \nHere you’ll find street performances\, music and workshops\, and the Festival Stall where you can pick up your very own Newark Book Festival merchandise and sign up to become a Festival Friend. \nThursday 11th July 10am – 3.30pm\nFriday 12th July 10am – 3.30pm\nSaturday 13th July 9.30am – 4pm\nSunday 14th July 10am – 3.30pm \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/newark-book-festival-literature-village/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240616T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120751
CREATED:20240430T170231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T170231Z
UID:4721-1718535600-1718550000@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Book & Jigsaw Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Newark Book Festival team and volunteers are back at Newark’s Market Place with stacks of books and jigsaws ready for a brand new home. \nThe book swaps are simple! Just bring a few of your already-read books and old jigsaws that are ready for a new player\, and swap them directly for something new! If you don’t have a book or jigsaw to swap\, you can still go home with handfuls of your new favourite reads by making a donation to the festival. \nIt’s your perfect chance too to pick up a festival programme and book tickets to our upcoming events! \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/book-jigsaw-swap-june-2024/
LOCATION:Newark Market Place\, Newark Royal Market\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20260424T120751
CREATED:20240531T114547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T142548Z
UID:5588-1717200000-1721001599@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Crack the Code: Detective Trail
DESCRIPTION:Barry the Bookworm has been kidnapped\, and the Newark Book Festival team have been desperately trying to find him in time for the Castle Family Day on Sunday 14th July. \nWe need your help to become a detective for the day\, follow the trail of clues left with various businesses and venues across Newark and let us know where you think he is. It’s a top-secret detective trail\, so gather your most trusted friends and ensure no businesses let slip to each other. We don’t want this news to reach the Bramley Newspaper! \nDon’t forget to bring your magnifying glass and notebook. \nHow to take part in the Crack the Code: Detective Trail\n\nRead the letter we’ve left for you to get started\nGet prepared by downloading and printing the clue sheet\, or use the digital form to add in your answers as you go along\nChoose your starting location\nFollow the trail around Newark\, doing from clue to clue\, until you have gathered them all\nSubmit your answer by email\n\nCorrectly discover where Barry the Bookworm has been kept prisoner and we’ll add you to the prize draw. All participants will be emailed a certificate of completion. \n  \nSTART THE DETECTIVE TRAIL
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/crack-the-code-detective-trail/
LOCATION:Newark Town Centre\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Trails
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120751
CREATED:20240129T153311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T165644Z
UID:3846-1715421600-1715439600@www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
SUMMARY:Book & Jigsaw Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Newark Book Festival team and volunteers are back at the Palace Theatre Foyer with stacks of books and jigsaws ready for a brand new home. \nThe book swaps are simple! Just bring a few of your already-read books and old jigsaws that are ready for a new player\, and swap them directly for something new! If you don’t have a book or jigsaw to swap\, you can still go home with handfuls of your new favourite reads by making a donation to the festival. \nPlus\, today is the launch day of the Newark Book Festival programme and festival event tickets are live! Pick up a copy of the festival programme and book the events you want to attend this summer. \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/book-jigsaw-swap-may-2024/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre\, Palace Theatre\, Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Market
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