Wine & Words
2026-07-12 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Letsxcape Café, Letsxcape Café, Unit 16, The Buttermarket, Newark Market Square, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BF, United Kingdom
Join local poets Fiona Theokritoff and Jane Wyles for an afternoon of poetry, wine and afternoon tea at Newark’s Boardgame Café. Fiona and Jane will perform an entertaining mix of their own work, as well as some well-loved poems. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to the Wine and Words poem for 2026!
Tickets include a welcome drink, plus tea and scones. To book tickets, call Fiona on 07553 928099.

Go All In: Reading for Pleasure
2026-07-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Palace Theatre, Palace Theatre, Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY
In conversation with Nick Quantrill, three authors explore how stories shape us, comfort us, and bring us back to ourselves.
L.C. Winter introduces Spider Spider, a gothic debut steeped in atmosphere and human connection. Mike Gayle shares On We Go, a deeply moving story of loss, love, and rediscovery. Dr Caroline Cauchi discusses Daughter of the Titanic, a powerful reimagining of memory, myth, and legacy.
In this “Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026” event, they’ll reflect on why reading for pleasure matters, for children, teens, and adults alike, and how building a reading culture at home and beyond can transform lives.

Toby and the Pixies, Draw-a-long Workshop
2026-07-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre, National Civil War Centre, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY
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.
Come up with your own magical pixie characters and learn how to bring your characters to life in a silly adventure.
Perfect for children aged 7-9 years and their adults.
