by Community Focus | Dec 21, 2018 | Community Focus, Worksop
A lifeguard at Worksop Leisure Centre took home the top spot in her triathlon debut. Emily Naylor works as a lifeguard and receptionist at the leisure centre. She took on the gruelling challenge, organised by Bassetlaw Triathlon Club, back in August and took full...
by Grove (Retford) WI | Dec 21, 2018 | Retford, Social Group, WI
The speaker at Grove (Retford) WI in October was Simon Buttenshaw, representative of the Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre, at Nottingham University and Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. The WI has been raising money for this charity throughout the year as part...
by East Markham Players | Dec 20, 2018 | Performing Arts, Retford
It’s showtime for East Markham Players, who are staging productions of ‘Dick Whittington’ at both East Markham Village Hall and Dunham on Trent Village Hall. With rehearsals well under way, The Players have added a few unique twists to the traditional story, which...
by Three Counties Art Group | Dec 20, 2018 | Art, Hobbies
Three Counties Art Group is a friendly group who meet in the New Hall, Bawtry on a Wednesday morning between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Members paint in a variety of styles, including botanical, and use a variety of media. New members of any ability would be very welcome to...
by Guides are 860 years and counting! | Dec 19, 2018 | Children's Group, Notice, Retford, Worksop
The exceptional achievements and commitment of local volunteers were honoured at a tea party given by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire on 7th October. Retford Division was well-represented on the podium, with long service awards presented to Di Fruin (30 years), Helen...