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Robert chats with Radio Newark's Michelle Allen at this month's Newark Business Club meeting. He is asked about his recent change of allegiance to Reform, what he thinks his constituents will benefit from it, and also why he chose not to call a by-election.

Richard Williams, Chair of Newark & Sherwood Concert Band, is joined by his daughter Victoria and talks about the Newark & Sherwood Concert Development Band and their up-and-coming "Play Day" on Sunday, October 8th.

PHP Fitness and Vicky Cozens tells us how this weekend is set to be a very busy and exhausting one at PHP, all in aid of The Children's Bereavement Centre.

Michelle Allen from Access Accountants and Lucy Brown are planning to Wing Walk in aid of The Childrens Bereavement Centre in Newark. Both have never attempted this before and are nervous and excited! Find out about how their preparations are going and how you can help them reach their fundraising target.

David Lloyd, leader of NSDC joins us to talk about local business grants. Businesses have till 25th November to register and apply, so please listen to the chat as soon as you can.

The Rev David Pickersgill joins us to chat through his change of circumstances, after having three successful years in the town.

Phil talks to Stuart Wallace, Chair of Notts CC about his support for the charity "My Sight Notts." Stuart has been a supporter of this charity for a while and during "National Eye Health Week" is encouraging us to keep our eye health in check, and also support the charity.

Phil talked to Rachel from the centre about this latest campaign. Find out how the castle grounds are going to be transformed in October.

James Fountain from Bazzoo joins Phil to chat about what this month's meeting will cover.

Children aged between 7 and 12 are being asked to imagine what future Newark might look like in a newly launched competition, with prizes including an Amazon Fire Tablet up for grabs. The brand new Future Newark Writing Competition, launched by Newark and Sherwood District Council, invites the minds of tomorrow to submit their incredible ideas for how the town could become even better! Find out more as we talk to Sarah Clarke from NSDC. More information can be found at https://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/futurenewark/

Phil chats to Cathy Lowe and Louise Sinclair from Beaumond House about how the clinical team are coping during the Coronavirus pandemic and also how different this year's "Be Bright Blue" campaign will be.

Phil Speaks with Kerri McGarrigle, chair of Newark Business Club ahead of their first virtual Zoom meeting. Usually, the group meet at the Everyday Champions Centre on the first Friday of each month, but since the lockdown, no meeting has taken place. Find out what's in store here.

Reverend David Pickersgill from St Mary Magdalene joins Phil to talk phones, as the church launches a new service for those who wish to listen to his weekly sermon.

We catch up with Lisa from Edan Lincs to chat about how the organisation is coping with the lockdown.

Nottinghamshire's Young Farmers are urging us all to think about making a Scarecrow and raise money for our NHS in the process. Phil spoke to Jessica Rose, Charity Chair of Nottinghamshire's Young Farmers to find out more.