After 98 years serving Newcastle families, Davies Shoes in Mayfield is closing its doors. Join Ivor Davies as he reflects on nearly a century of family business, loyal customers, and the legacy of a true retail institution.

After 98 years serving Newcastle families, Davies Shoes in Mayfield is closing its doors. Join Ivor Davies as he reflects on nearly a century of family business, loyal customers, and the legacy of a true retail institution.

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Saying Goodbye to Davies Shoes

It’s lawn grub season, and if your grass is looking patchy, brown, or being dug up by birds, you might have a problem underground.

In this episode of Gardening with Gav on Hunter Today, David sits down with Gav from Lee Rowan’s Gardenworld to talk all things lawn grubs. Gav explains how to spot the warning signs early, what these pests are doing beneath your lawn, and the best ways to treat and protect your grass before the damage spreads.

From simple checks you can do at home to practical treatment tips, Gav shares the advice every lawn owner should know this time of year.

Tune in for expert tips to help keep your lawn healthy, green, and grub-free.

It&rsquo;s lawn grub season, and if your grass is looking patchy, brown, or being dug up by birds, you might have a problem underground.
In this episode of Gardening with Gav on Hunter Today, David sits down with Gav from Lee Rowan&rsquo;s Gardenworld to talk all things lawn grubs. Gav explains how to spot the warning signs early, what these pests are doing beneath your lawn, and the best ways to treat and protect your grass before the damage spreads.
From simple checks you can do at home to practical treatment tips, Gav shares the advice every lawn owner should know this time of year.
Tune in for expert tips to help keep your lawn healthy, green, and grub-free.

Gardening with Gav – Lawn Grub Season

Dave sits down with producer/director Seb Smee and Jennifer Halliburton, who takes on the formidable role of Queen Elizabeth II, to discuss the breathtaking new stage production Diana – A True Musical Story.

This powerful musical charts the extraordinary life of Princess Diana, from her engagement at just 19 to Charles III — a prince she barely knew — to becoming the most famous woman in the world almost overnight. Thrust into the rigid structure of the royal family and trapped in a loveless marriage under relentless global media scrutiny, Diana defied expectations to forge her own identity and humanitarian legacy.

📍 Venue: Civic Theatre Newcastle
📅 Performance Dates:
• Thursday 5 March 2026 – 7:00pm
• Friday 6 March 2026 – 7:00pm
• Saturday 7 March 2026 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
• Sunday 8 March 2026 – 6:00pm

Dave sits down with producer/director&nbsp;Seb Smee and Jennifer Halliburton, who takes on the formidable role of Queen Elizabeth II, to discuss the breathtaking new stage production Diana &ndash; A True Musical Story.
This powerful musical charts the extraordinary life of Princess Diana, from her engagement at just 19 to Charles III &mdash; a prince she barely knew &mdash; to becoming the most famous woman in the world almost overnight. Thrust into the rigid structure of the royal family and trapped in a loveless marriage under relentless global media scrutiny, Diana defied expectations to forge her own identity and humanitarian legacy.
📍 Venue: Civic Theatre Newcastle 📅 Performance Dates: &bull; Thursday 5 March 2026 &ndash; 7:00pm &bull; Friday 6 March 2026 &ndash; 7:00pm &bull; Saturday 7 March 2026 &ndash; 2:00pm &amp; 7:00pm &bull; Sunday 8 March 2026 &ndash; 6:00pm

DIANA – A True Musical Story | Civic Theatre Newcastle

This week on Gardening with Gav, Gav and Dave pick up where they left off — continuing the late-summer garden reset and getting you fully set for the cooler months ahead.

After talking last week about swapping out summer veggies and flowers, this episode goes deeper into what really makes a difference as autumn rolls in.

Gav from Lee Rowan’s Gardenworld shares practical tips on improving soil health, protecting young plants from early cold snaps, feeding winter crops the right way, and avoiding common mistakes that can set your garden back.

They also chat about smart planting choices right now to keep your garden right through winter.

If you missed last week, don’t worry — this episode builds on those foundations and gives you clear, simple steps to keep your garden strong as the seasons change.

Plenty of real-world advice, easy wins, and expert know-how to keep your garden thriving.

This week on Gardening with Gav, Gav and Dave pick up where they left off &mdash; continuing the late-summer garden reset and getting you fully set for the cooler months ahead.
After talking last week about swapping out summer veggies and flowers, this episode goes deeper into what really makes a difference as autumn rolls in.
Gav from Lee Rowan&rsquo;s Gardenworld shares practical tips on improving soil health, protecting young plants from early cold snaps, feeding winter crops the right way, and avoiding common mistakes that can set your garden back.
They also chat about smart planting choices right now to keep your garden right through winter.
If you missed last week, don&rsquo;t worry &mdash; this episode builds on those foundations and gives you clear, simple steps to keep your garden strong as the seasons change.
Plenty of real-world advice, easy wins, and expert know-how to keep your garden thriving.

Saying Goodbye to Davies Shoes

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