by Retford Art Society | Jun 29, 2026 | Art, Community Event, Local Experiences, Retford, Social Group
This month, Retford Art Society is looking forward to its coach trip to Holmfirth Art Week on Saturday 11th July. There are still a few places available for what promises to be a wonderful day out. The event enjoys strong local support while also attracting a national...
by Tuxford Town Council | Jun 16, 2026 | Art, Community Focus, Local Charity, Sherwood
A new mural celebrating parts of Tuxford’s history has been created on the A1 underpass in Tuxford as part of a collaborative community project supported by government funding. The artwork was developed with contributions from students at Tuxford Academy, local...
by Gonalston Open Gardens | Jun 2, 2026 | Art, Community Event, Community Focus, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Mansfield, Pets, Wildlife
Beautiful private gardens, live music, classic cars and homemade teas will come together in the picturesque village of Gonalston this summer for the much-anticipated Gonalston Open Gardens event on Sunday 28th June. Running from 1.00pm to 5.00pm, the village event...
by Richard C Bower | Jun 1, 2026 | Art, Community Focus, Festival, Heritage, Local Experiences, Mansfield
Over the last couple of months, I’ve found myself leaving more events around Mansfield with a genuine sense that something positive is happening here. Not because somebody’s trying to sell the town to me, but because I’ve been out there experiencing these things for...
by Gainsborough Heritage Association | May 28, 2026 | Art, Community Focus, Gainsborough, Heritage, Local Experiences
Gainsborough Heritage Association is encouraging local people to step back in time and discover what life was really like during the 1940s and 1950s. The war years brought rationing not only for food, but also clothing and petrol. Communities pulled together, many...
by Zachary Minard | May 11, 2026 | Art, Community Focus, Group meeting, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Retford
Would you like to be involved in a special project to mark this year’s Remembrance? If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, or know a group or friend who would like to take part, help is needed to create a large collection of handmade poppies for a community display...
