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Statement from Newark and Sherwood District Council regarding Southwell Leisure Centre

On 29 October 2023, the main pool at Southwell Leisure Centre was closed. The pool was leaking 9,000 litres of water a day and the safety of users of the pool could not be guaranteed. Southwell Leisure Centre Trust, the owners of the leisure centre, supported the closure of the pool.

District Council supports young community by helping to fund Newark and Sherwood CVS project

Newark and Sherwood District Council have awarded Newark and Sherwood CVS £33k of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) to support and enhance the delivery of their ‘Golden Thread’ project.

Nominate National Civil War Centre for Kids In Museums Award

The National Civil War Centre needs your votes!  If you have enjoyed our family friendly galleries and activities, please nominate us as Family Friendly Museum of the Year! 

Last year, The National Civil War Centre was shortlisted for this award in the Best Small Museum category of the Family Friendly Museum Award 2024, and we would love to be shortlisted again!

May the Fourth Be With You at the National Civil War Centre

The National Civil War Centre will play host to ‘May the Fourth Be with You’ - a special ‘Family Saturday’ event that promises to be a fun day for all on Saturday 4 May, between 10am and 4pm.