by Zachary Minard | Nov 8, 2025 | Group meeting, Local Experiences, Retford, WI
The Grove WI, which met on Thursday 18th September at Hallcroft Community Centre, enjoyed an engaging presentation from husband-and-wife guide dog trainers Carol and Tony, volunteers for the UK charity Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. They brought along their...
by Dukeries u3a | Nov 7, 2025 | Community Focus, Gainsborough, Group meeting, Local Experiences, U3A
There is a huge variety of activities taking place at Dukeries u3a in the Ollerton area. Barbara Baglee runs a very lively History Group. They very much enjoy discussion of historical topics, usually initiated by group members, and this month they were treated to a...
by Forget-Me-Not Memory Café | Nov 7, 2025 | Group meeting, Health, Local Experiences, Remembrance, Rotherham
Forget-Me-Not Memory Café will hold a short remembrance service followed by sharing photos of loved ones on Friday 14th November. The Memory Café is for people living with dementia and their carers in Wickersley and the surrounding area. The group meets monthly at...
by Children s Hospital Pyjama Appeal | Nov 6, 2025 | Children's Group, Community Focus, Group meeting, Local Charity, Rotherham
This year’s Children’s Hospital Pyjama Appeal 2025 is underway – and the team needs your help! The appeal is collecting brand new pyjamas for local children spending time in hospitals, hospices and refuges. These cosy gifts bring comfort when it is needed most. Last...
by Retford Mayflower WI | Nov 6, 2025 | Community facility, Group meeting, Local Experiences, Remembrance, Retford, Support Group, WI
This year’s weather has provided a bumper harvest of fruits, which by now will have been picked, cooked, bottled, or turned into jam or even wine to enjoy over the winter months. It certainly cannot be said that the summer was poor – if anything, it was a little too...
by The Wednesday Group | Nov 6, 2025 | Group meeting, Health, Retford, Social Group, Support Group
The Wednesday Group is a social group for people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers. It has become a much-valued source of companionship and support, with many members saying that it has changed their lives. However, one challenge faced by popular...
