Retford U3A

Retford U3A

Now in their ninth year, the Retford branch of the U3A now has a membership of over 500 people. There are around 50 interest groups and new members often join the U3A specifically to join just one group. There is a full General U3A meeting, held once a month, at the...
A lockdown poem

A lockdown poem

Rotherham Life reader Emma Mercer wrote this poem during the lockdown and has kindly sent it to us so we can share it with you: Remember this won’t be forever By Emma Mercer In a time of uncertainty, we must go with the flow, Stay aware, stay safe and remember to wash...
So many rainbows

So many rainbows

If, sometime in the future, anyone should ask what I did in the lockdown I’ll have my answer ready. I collected art, or to be precise, photographs of it to make a poster. The idea was sown by Her Majesty the Queen when she alluded to ‘rainbows drawn by children (as)...
Retford in Bloom

Retford in Bloom

Unfortunately, the pandemic has meant that the Retford Civic Society annual project, Retford in Bloom, will not fully happen this year.In most cases, shop fronts and pubs will not have their usual magnificent floral displays, and they will be relying on us all to shop...
The Dukeries Singers

The Dukeries Singers

At this very difficult time of our lives, on behalf of The Dukeries Singers we would like to send our best wishes to everyone. We sincerely hope you have kept well in body and spirit and continue to do so. The choir last met to sing together, on 11th March, and it...