by Retford Golf Club | Mar 11, 2021 | Hobbies, Retford, Sports Club
All golfers are still waiting a return to playing their favourite sport. It is hoped that, as the COVID restrictions are eased, it will be possible to play golf again soon. But whilst golf courses remain closed, what does this mean for Retford Golf Club? As reported...
by Bassetlaw Scouting | Mar 10, 2021 | Children's Group, Retford
This term, the Scout section at 7th Retford Scout Group has been looking at the various skills needed to plan an expedition during the Zoom meetings. Navigation skills, kit needed for an expedition and use of various portable stoves have all been looked at so far. As...
by Bassetlaw Scouting | Mar 10, 2021 | Children's Group, Retford
Scouting in Ordsall is merging with 7th Retford Scout Group and they are offering young people in the area the opportunity to join them at their meetings on Zoom. Beaver Scouts: Monday, age range – five-and-three-quarters up to eight-and-a-half years old. Cub Scouts:...
by North Notts Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust | Mar 10, 2021 | Retford, Wildlife, Worksop
One of our garden visitors we rarely see is the hedgehog. Two reasons for this: being nocturnal they tend to wait till we’ve gone to bed before they venture out and the other, sadly, is the sharp decline in their numbers. This year has been particularly bad for our...
by The Dukeries Singers | Mar 9, 2021 | Music
We had the lovely May weather we hoped for and gardens blossomed beautifully. Rain was needed and our prayers were answered. However, the most grateful recipients of the rain seem to be weeds and snails. 106 snails were collected during three days and they went on...
