The Tapestry Project

The Tapestry Project

St Swithun’s Church’s Tapestry Project has been recognised for its work with local people with addictions, receiving an award for outstanding contribution by the Charter Trustees of East Retford and outgoing Mayor, Councillor Dan Henderson. Set up and run by Lawson...
First British soldier enters Germany

First British soldier enters Germany

On 21st September 1944, local farmer, Vincent Cantrill from Retford was the first British soldier to cross the Rhine in to Germany in an armoured reconnaissance tank. He was a member of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry (SRY). The crossing took place near Beek in Holland...