Supported Lodgings is a scheme run by charity Barnardo’s which allows vulnerable 16- to 17-year-olds, children leaving a care setting and care-experienced young people, to live in a family home environment. The young person will pay rent for a room within the family...
Beckingham Bowls Club will be holding its popular Open Pairs Gala Day at Beckingham Bowling Green on Sunday 21st July. The event is being sponsored by Cliff Bradley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd, and total prize money will be £250, with £100 going to the winning...
Gainsborough and District Flower Club’s next club night is on Thursday 25th April, with floral demonstrator Beverley Artis. Then on 23rd May there will be a Members’ Evening, with a talk from Victoria Sonnenberg from Pennells Garden Centre about constructing a hanging...
Dawn Fisher’s talk to Beckingham and District Gardeners’ Club on Monday 18th March, ‘Developing a Wildlife Pond’, was very interesting and full of tips on what plants to put in a pond, not only to attract wildlife but also to protect it. She gave advice on how to...
With the output from their practical afternoon last month and two challenges to view, Gainsborough Snappers had a busy and diverse April meeting. They were pleased to welcome three visitors to join them. The tabletop session had a good variety of subjects ranging from...
Founder of the Charity Nights at The Blues Club, John Metcalf, along with his family including Ann and Katie, has raised over £10,000 in the last year to thank charities who have supported them. In March they handed over a cheque for £2,500 to the Gainsborough and...
