New gift shop set to open on 19 Middlegate, Newark

A new ‘sparky’ and ‘bubbly’ shop is set to be opened as its owner comes out of retirement with the aim of enjoying life.

New gift shop Razzle Dazzle is set to open its doors at 19 Middlegate, Newark on Saturday (March 1), offering a range of gifts such as popular teddy bear brand Charlie Bears, handbags, jewellery, scarves, glassware and chocolate items.

The new shop, located at the former ladies’ clothes shop Estilo which closed last year, is owned by Andrea Ellerby.

Wanting to do something more exciting and give a new life to the silver jewellery handmade by her son, the Collingham woman decided to offer something new to the town, and will be staffed by volunteers, friends who are also retired.

“I am retired and I wanted something more to do than just hibernate,” said Andrea.

Andrea said that she chose to call the shop Razzle Dazzle because she wanted something a bit “sparky” and as a nod to the Charlie Bears’s line of bears called Razzle Dazzle.

“Just like the bears, I want to bring to Newark something bright, bubbly and some life, which is exactly what I looking for, to enjoy it,” she said.

“I got together a group of friends who will be volunteering here to help me, I’ve known them for a long time and just like me, it is something else to do.”

“I suppose I am hoping that people will come and have a look, even if they don’t buy, I would like for them to know what is on offer.

“We will be focusing on nice things for people to enjoy.”

The shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 3.30pm.