by The Wednesday (Memory) Group | Oct 14, 2020 | Notice, Retford, Support Group, Worksop
At the time of writing it’s still looking unlikely that they’ll be able to reopen the Wednesday (Memory) Group to all their members, but there is a bit of good news for carers and that is that the wonderful Carers’ Roadshow, which would have been taking place in...
by Voluntary Centre Services | Oct 13, 2020 | Gainsborough, Notice
I am writing my first column in my new role as a Project Officer for the Volunteer Centre in Gainsborough. For many years I have been involved in volunteering and community development, supporting volunteers and community partners to build stronger communities and...
by Community Focus | Oct 11, 2020 | Gainsborough, Notice
Misterton resident, Brian Vollentine, has clocked up an amazing milestone, reaching his 100th blood donation on 1st July. Brian started giving blood in April 1975 and, with a rare blood group, has donated every four weeks, apart from the time spent in hospital himself...
by East Markham WI | Oct 10, 2020 | Social Group, WI
What a strange year it has been for the nation at large and for East Markham WI. When you read this October will have arrived after months of no meetings. So what do the next few months have to offer this WI group? Probably not a lot! The Village Hall is having air...
by East Markham WI | Oct 10, 2020 | Retford, Social Group, WI
April saw the annual meeting of East Markham WI, where members reviewed the previous year and elected a new committee and officers. The meeting opened with the singing of Jerusalem, followed by presentation and approval of the accounts. During the year, the group has...