Woman

Pharmacist retires after 53 years
Newark pharmacist Miss Elizabeth Whistler is retiring after 53 years. 25th April 2008

Chance to bag a bargain
Seventy-five pairs of Jimmy Choo shoes, and outfits by Prada and other top designers are just a small selection of items to be sold in aid of Beaumond House Community Hospice. 29th February 2008

Chance to liven up your social life
A social group based in Newark for the over-40s that offers activities such as theatre trips, outings and sport, is seeking new members. 11th January 2008

Fighting childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is rapidly becoming a worldwide epidemic. Its effects are devastating and, according to children’s exercise instructor Barbara Hill, it can cause serious physical, emotional, social and medical consequences. 11th January 2008

Charity goal in a grandson's name
Residents of a village are joining forces to raise money for a charity that supports brain tumour research.
A Grand Tea Party is being held a week tomorrow at Elston Village Hall. 18th October 2007

Capturing the spirit of life
Despite creating a large body of varied work, artist Susan Isaac continues to strive to learn new techniques.
Susan, of Main Street, Upton, trained in fine art and worked for several years as an archaeological illustrator. 30 August 2007

Sparkling ideas for business
Bracelets created by knitting with wire are just some of the unusual pieces by Kirstie Gumbrell for her new jewellery business, Bead On A Wire. Kirstie (39) of Gainsborough Drive, Newark, has turned a challenging hobby into a business, encouraged by the enthusiasm of family and friends for her hand-crafted designs.   17 August 2007

Putting on the style
If you are having problems selling your house you may be in need of advice from home-stager Sue Allen of Bleasby.   20 July 2007

Actress plans a flexible career
Four years touring the country as a professional clown has linked very nicely with Sharon Gatherer’s work as an exercise instructor.  11 July 2007

A sanctuary from violence
Two events have been organised to help a charity that often has to shy away from publicity to protect those that it seeks to help. 6 July 2007

Gain a new perspective on life
The stresses and strains of a busy life can sometimes lead to people feeling overwhelmed. 29 June 2007

Business begins to blossom
A floristry student won two first prizes with her first entry at Newark and Nottinghamshire County Show. 1 June 2007

Pair learn lessons on cancer care
A meeting with Senator Patrick Kennedy was the highlight of a conference trip to the United States for two members of Newark Breast Cancer Support Group. 11 May 2007

Driver on track for success
An ambition to try the male-dominated sport of motor racing has led a Hawksworth woman to enter a competition to find 16 of the best drivers in the UK. 4 May 2007

Designs for a better world
A designer who has worked for Next and Laura Ashley has launched his own clothes company based at his North Muskham home. 13 April 2007

System well-suited to weight loss
The old saying “a moment on the lip, a lifetime on the hip,â€� becomes frighteningly familiar to us all as the years roll by.  30 March 2007

WI set to mark 90 years
A two-day exhibition in Newark Parish Church will be one of the main events marking the 90th anniversary of the WI in Nottinghamshire. 23 March 2007

Group aims to help families
A series of tea parties organised this week by Newark Home-Start has so far raised £300 for the charity. The final tea party was held at Newark Royal Air Forces Association Club on Wednesday after Home-Start’s annual meeting.  22 September 2006

Enterprising job goes swimmingly
No two working days are the same for Caroline Killeavy, the general manager of East Midlands Waterways. 8 September 2006

The challenge to live a normal life
The past year has been one of extreme emotions for Balderton woman Jackie Chown (37). She has fought a battle with cancer, got married, and discovered an inner strength to carry her through.
1 September 2006

Making the most of your body shape
Rifling through people’s wardrobes is all in a day’s work for style consultant Natalie Stevenson.
9 July 2006

Exercises provide aid to mums-to-be
Giving birth should be a happy and positive experience, but for some women it can be a worrying time.
9 June 2006

MP's novel use of time
If the current Government continues to its full term, Ann Widdecombe MP will retire from politics at the next election. 26 May 2006