Aurora Wellbeing Centres

by | 26 November 2025 | Community Event, Community Focus, Group meeting, Health, Local Charity, Retford

Aurora is a local cancer charity based in the Old Library Building in Worksop, offering support to people across Bassetlaw who are living with cancer or a long-term health condition. The centre provides a welcoming, safe space for anyone seeking companionship, a sense of community, or the opportunity to try something new.

Spotlight on Christmas with Aurora

Tuesday Market @ Aurora – Tuesday 2nd December, 10.00am to 2.00pm.

Their monthly market will be focusing on offering that unique gift for Christmas with local crafts to explore.

Antiques and Collectables Market – Wednesday 3rd December, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Discover hidden treasures – timeless pieces, vintage gems, and unique finds for every collector! Find your one-of-a-kind gifts, just in time for Christmas at the Aurora Centre.

Christmas Market – Saturday 6th December, 10.00am to 2.00pm.

With over 25 stalls to explore for that perfect gift, go along to Aurora and browse the local crafts, have a drink or homemade cake in Valerie’s Tearooms or grab a bargain in the charity shop. There will be free children’s activities in the Heritage Hub and Santa will be in his grotto (£5.00 per child).

Welbeck Celebration of Christmas – Wednesday 10th December, 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

Enjoy an evening of festive music at Welbeck Chapel with mulled wine, tea or coffee, and sweet treats. Browse Aurora craft stalls and enter Aurora’s Big Christmas Raffle in Titchfield Library before joining The Aurora Wellbeing Singers and a guest performer for Christmas favourites. Tickets cost £15.00.

Fundraising at Aurora

Exciting news as Aurora have appointed a new Fundraising Manager. Louise Gladwin has joined the team and is keen to get involved in fundraising activities. She will be focusing on engaging with local businesses and organisations to promote services and obtaining corporate support for the charity. If you would like to get involved with Aurora and feel that your company or organisation can help in any way then get in touch with Louise by email on Louise.Gladwin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk.

New year, new beginnings.

Watch this space in the new year! Planned are some very exciting developments for The Curve and Aurora’s charity shop.

For more information, visit The Old Library Building, Memorial Avenue, Worksop, S80 2BJ, open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm.
Alternatively, email admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk, call 01909 470985, visit http://www.aurorawellbeing.org.uk, or find Aurora on Facebook and Instagram.