by North Notts Association of National Trust Members | Jan 12, 2022 | Education and Learning, Environment, Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Social Group, Walking, Wildlife, Worksop
The November meeting of the North Notts Association of National Trust Members at the Crossing on 17th November welcomed Chris Weir, who spoke on the subject of ‘Secrets, Mysteries and Curiosities of Nottinghamshire’. For instance, in Nottingham there was a statue...
by Retford Community Singers | Jan 7, 2022 | Community Focus, Environment, Group meeting, Hobbies, Music, Performing Arts, Retford, Social Group
With anyone else but me! Retford Community Singers recently sang to a newly planted tree, which was certainly a ground-breaking event in community involvement. Leader Janet Wood had a big birthday some months ago and, knowing she wasn’t one for conventional gifts,...
by North Notts Association of National Trust Members | Jan 4, 2022 | Environment, Heritage, Sherwood, Social Group
November’s talk to the North Notts Association of National Trust Members was by David Skillen and was entitled ‘The Gretna Girls and the Devil’s Porridge’, which was extremely interesting and informative. The meeting was very well attended, despite the dark evenings...
by Muddy Fork | Jan 2, 2022 | Community Event, Community Focus, Education and Learning, Environment, Exercise, Gardening Club, Group meeting, Health, Hobbies, Local Charity, Retford, Social Group, Wildlife
Muddy Fork, Retford’s ‘Gardening for Wellbeing’ charity based at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, is taking a big step forward into the new year with a new staff team. Harri Phillips (Angharad – yes, she’s Welsh, so expect the leeks to thrive!) is running the groups...
by Muddy Fork | Jan 2, 2022 | Community Event, Community Focus, Education and Learning, Environment, Exercise, Gardening Club, Group meeting, Health, Hobbies, Local Charity, Social Group, Wildlife, Worksop
Muddy Fork, Retford’s ‘Gardening for Wellbeing’ charity based at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, is taking a big step forward into the new year with a new staff team. Harri Phillips (Angharad – yes, she’s Welsh, so expect the leeks to thrive!) is running the groups...
by Erin Mcdaid, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust | Dec 26, 2021 | Community Event, Education and Learning, Environment, Group meeting, Health, Heritage, Local Charity, Retford, Social Group, Walking, Wildlife
Many wildlife watchers have what you might call a ‘bucket list’ of species they would like to see or photograph. Whilst there is nothing wrong in aspiring to see wild otters or to enjoy a whale and dolphin watching trip off the UK coast, there are many wonderful...
