by Edwinstowe in Bloom | May 7, 2025 | Environment, Sherwood
Work continued throughout the month with volunteers busy clearing, planting, and weeding in the allotment and flowerbeds around the village. Following last month’s update, Edwinstowe in Bloom (EiB) received a generous donation of snowdrops and other bulbs from Carole...
by Retford Mayflower WI | May 7, 2025 | Retford, Social Group, WI
On Wednesday 12th March, 23 members of Retford Mayflower WI and three visitors attended to listen to Chris Abbott give her talk entitled ‘The Lighter Side of Veterinary Nursing’, which proved to be both interesting and humorous. She was accompanied by her friend...
by 1946 Marshals Association | May 7, 2025 | Sports Club, Worksop
On Saturday 15th March, a training day for the 1946 Marshals Association was held at the Hailwood Suite at Mallory Park race circuit in Leicestershire. Retired Worksop Police Sergeant, John ‘Foxy’ Fowler, 85 years young, attended the ACU (Auto Cycle Union) training...
by Retford Ladies Probus Club | May 7, 2025 | Probus, Retford, Social Group
The hum of the bees is the voice of the garden, so said Elizabeth Lawrence, an internationally famous American garden writer. Retford Ladies Probus Club’s April speaker was Bev Fullwood, who shared her enthusiasm and joy of keeping bees for the last 12 years. A group...
by Gainsborough and District u3a | May 6, 2025 | Education and Learning, Gainsborough, Hobbies, Social Group, U3A
Gainsborough and District u3a’s AGM took place quietly at the beginning of March, with over 50 members in attendance. A key topic of discussion was the newsletter, which had been circulated to all members via email. Despite some technical issues, the initiative was...
