by Magna Science Adventure Centre | Mar 5, 2024 | Community facility, Education and Learning, Rother
South Yorkshire has become home to England’s first Newton Room, a permanent classroom with three tabletop flight simulators used to teach students various Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts – including aviation modules. The...
by Bassetlaw Hospice | Mar 5, 2024 | Local Charity, Retford
The official reopening of Bassetlaw Hospice took place on Thursday 25th January, with Sir John Peace CVO CSTJ as the guest of honour. The Hospice was originally opened in May 1995 by Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO. The Charity invested £1.2million...
by Retford u3a | Mar 4, 2024 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Retford, Social Group, U3A
Retford u3a is well into a fascinating run of talks about villains and villainy at their meetings. Last month members heard about the poachers at Rufford in Victorian times. What a fascinating local history there is to find in north Nottinghamshire! On 28th February...
by Clarborough and District WI | Mar 4, 2024 | Retford, Social Group, WI
In March, Clarborough and District WI welcome the Hat Lady (aka Yvonne Henson) to present, when the ladies are hoping to have lots of fun trying on hats and learning the best ways to wear them. The group continues to grow with five recent new members, so if you feel...
by Bassetlaw branch of Parkinson's UK | Mar 4, 2024 | Support Group, Worksop
Tuesday 5th March is the date of the next monthly meeting at Worksop Cricket Club for the Bassetlaw branch of Parkinson’s UK, and will include the AGM prior to a demonstration of seated exercises by Sarah Mullany. The Chairman’s report explains that the benefits...