Hercules Clay was Mayor of Newark in 1644, during the Civil War.
During the second siege of Newark, when the town was being bombarded by Parliamentary cannon, he dreamed that his house would be destroyed. He saw it as a premonition and moved his family to safety. Shortly afterwards the house was destroyed by a mortar shell.
In gratitude for his escape, he left two substantial gifts to the town in his will.
On Friday 1st January 2010, Newark Market Place will again ring out to the hooves of the horses of the South Nottinghamshire Hunt as they accept the invitation of the Town Mayor of Newark, Councillor Mrs Crowe, to hold their New Year's Day meet in the town.
The lights switch on will be happening on Sunday 29 November 2009 in the Market Place, Newark.
Newak Town Council is also pleased to announce that for the first time in many years there will be a 24ft high Christmas Tree in Newark Market Place. More details are on the Events and Festivals page - go to:
It is now time to look forward to the Winter Concerts that are held in the ballroom of Newark Town Hall. This winter sees the return of the ever popular Tea Dances and two winter Band Concerts. The events will take place once a month on a Sunday from September through to February 2010.
All events will start at 3pm and finish at 5pm. Tickets cost £2.50 and are available from Reception in the Town Hall.
This will be the 4th Newark Day and takes place on Sunday 26th April in the Market Place and Newark Town Hall. The day will include a programme of demonstrations from our local groups, providing an opportunity for groups to promote who they are and what they do.
