by Rotherham U3A | Dec 4, 2020 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Rotherham, U3A
On 17th December 1843, Sir Henry Cole, pioneer of the penny post, invited his friend, John Chalcott-Horsley, an illustrator, to deliver a small painting he’d commissioned, little suspecting that their meeting would spark a long-lasting Christmas tradition. That night,...
by Lea WI | Dec 4, 2020 | Gainsborough, Social Group, WI
Lea WI members recently received a surprise gift when their president, Jackie Summers, and secretary, Marjorie West, delivered a delicious mini strawberry cream tea with a personal thank you note. The thank you was for members patiently accepting the fact that there...
by Youth Enterprise Academy | Dec 2, 2020 | Local Charity, Retford, Worksop
A small local charity, Youth Enterprise and Employability Academy, is proud to announce that their rebuilding employability program is being supported by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and they have been awarded over £9,000 by the National Lottery...
by Winthrop Gardens | Dec 2, 2020 | Community Event, Community facility, Rotherham
As ‘Lockdown 2’ ends the Winthrop Christmas Craft Stall will return every Friday morning up to Christmas. The perfect place for last minute gifts and stocking fillers for those wanting to avoid busy shops and support Winthrop at the same time. Anna Chester, Winthrop...
by Retford Textile Group | Dec 2, 2020 | Hobbies
Retford Textile Group is unfortunately still not meeting, but on a positive note this has created lots of time for fabric and stitching. Please use their Facebook page to show your wonderful creative ideas. Carrie and Bev would like to wish all members a very happy...
