by The Dukeries Singers | Jan 24, 2021 | Music
We’ve had a super spring so far with very pleasant weather and swathes of glorious colour in gardens everywhere. Let’s hope that May will be as kind weather-wise and as delightfully floriferous. The Dukeries Singers rehearse every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm to...
by Inner Wheel Club of Retford | Jan 24, 2021 | Retford, Social Group
Members of the Inner Wheel Club of Retford, Carol Lawrenson and Heather Reed, recently braved yet another rainy day to raise funds for the international work of Inner Wheel. Running a market stall is just one way, that members have to help provide funds for the ‘Baby...
by Retford U3A | Jan 24, 2021 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, U3A
“That was the week that was, it’s over let it go” – Who remembers Millicent Martin singing that song as the opening to ‘That was the Week that Was’ or TW3 as we used to call it. Do you realise that programme was only shown in 1962 and 63? Where have the last 59 years...
by Retford Writers’ Group | Jan 20, 2021 | Hobbies, Retford
Retford Writers Group have missed their meetings at Retford Library and Bassetlaw Museum since April, but they have been active sharing with each other on email and with the wide world on the web. They did enjoyed three socially distanced meetings of six in summer...
by National Gardens Scheme | Jan 19, 2021 | Gainsborough, Gardening Club, Local Charity, Retford, Sherwood
Despite the challenges created by the pandemic and the closure of all its gardens during both lockdowns, the National Garden Scheme has announced donations totalling £2,884,710. The lion’s share – £2,587,000* – goes to the nursing and health beneficiary charities...
