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Opener's comeback was eagerly anticipated, but not as much as Trent Bridge crowd's welcome for its favourite son Read More »

The FATorexia Foundation  is here specifically to help you look and feel better than you ever thought possible, and to lose weight if you want to. But we feel that is just as important, and the entire FATorexia philosophy is, to enable you to live the best life you can by feeling healthier, happier and in many cases slimmer too but ... Read More »

A international jogging craze is coming to Newark and Sherwood, but volunteers are needed to ensure it can ‘run’ successfully. Parkrun is a free national event that runs every Saturday morning throughout the year. It involves a 5km timed run, jog or walk that is open to all abilities. The events take place in local parklands. Runners, be they season ... Read More »

Throughout Newark and Sherwood there are countless ways to get fit and active, with activities suitable for everyone. From leisure centre memberships to volunteer-led walks, there is something for all abilities and preferences. Chair based exercise Chair based exercise is an ideal way of introducing older people to exercise. The benefits of this type of exercise include improved balance, co-ordination, ... Read More »

A Newark teenager came home with a gold medal from last week’s Lincolnshire County Gymnastics Competition, held at Priory Ruskin Academy (Central Site), Manthorpe Road, Grantham. Imogen Gregory from Muston, aged 15, and a student at Walton Girls’ High School and Sixth Form, was a member of the Under 16s team that competed against gymnasts from schools throughout Lincolnshire. Four teams ... Read More »

People with disabilities who enjoy sport are invited to a party of fun, games, carols and Christmas music to celebrate a famous year for disability sport. Badminton, Boccia, skittles, Jenga, races and a whole host of activities will be organised on the day for children and adults of all ages at the event at Newark Academy (Formally The Grove School, ... Read More »

Former professional cricketer Neil Edwards has joined Savills Nottingham’s auction team. Neil joins the international property firm after 11 years as a professional cricketer. He has played for two of the leading counties – Somerset, where he opened batting with Marcus Trescothick – and more recently Nottinghamshire. Neil specialised as a left handed opening batsman and also represented the Richmond ... Read More »

Talented young Nottinghamshire boxer Kieran McGhee makes his professional debut in Newark on November 2 and is looking for a local business to sponsor his first fight on the undercard at the Magnus School Sports Centre. Kieran, 20, is from Mansfield but has joined the Carl Greaves stable in Newark and is training in the town to prepare for his ... Read More »

Newark Youth Trust will be 18 this year and is celebrating 18 years of helping to fund local organisations involved with young people. Many local groups have benefited from the trust’s contributions over the years, including Newark’s Blue Sapphires Cheerleaders (pictured). The trust was formed on October 31, 1994, emanating from the former Newark Boys’ Club. Each year the trust ... Read More »

Beaumond House Community Hospice hosted a Twenty20 Cricket Match and Family Fun Day on Sunday July 22 on the Magnus School playing field in Newark with VIP guest Dickie Bird OBE promoting his Dickie Bird Foundation, which gives sports grants to disadvantaged children under 18, writes Gillie Wilkinson. Over 300 people enjoyed the sunshine and the Kids’ Mini Tournament in ... Read More »