by Retford Ladies Probus Club | Apr 4, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Local Charity, Probus, Retford, Social Group
At the March meeting, Retford Ladies Probus Club’s incoming president Judith Goodall introduced herself and welcomed existing and new members. Dr Catrin Rutland, an Associate Professor at Nottingham University, was ready to engage the group with ‘Amazing Women in...
by Clarborough and District WI | Apr 4, 2022 | Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Local Charity, Retford, Social Group, WI
In their February meeting, speaker Chris Hewis spoke to Clarborough and District WI about wedding customs. It was surprising to learn that originally wedding dresses were traditionally blue, which led to the wearing of a blue garter. Honeymoons lasted a month in...
by The Methodist Church in Retford | Apr 4, 2022 | Community Event, Community facility, Community Focus, Group meeting, Heritage, Retford, Social Group, Support Group
The Grove and Hallcroft Methodist Churches work closely together to form the Methodist Church in Retford. Sunday services alternate between the two churches and they invite you to visit their website, www.the-grove.org.uk, or Facebook page,...
by The Arts Society Dukeries | Apr 4, 2022 | Art, Group meeting, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group
Are you interested in ‘the arts’ in all forms? Go along to one of the monthly Arts Society talks at the Civic Centre, Carlton in Lindrick, and enjoy the varied programme planned for 2022. The Society also enjoys two extra Special Interest days, trips out to places of...
by Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall | Apr 4, 2022 | Gainsborough, Group meeting, Heritage, Hobbies, Social Group
On Tuesday 5th April at 7.30pm, the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall present a talk entitled ‘Scandalous Parson’ by Paul Howitt-Cowan. The word ‘scandal’ often refers to the prurient interest in certain people who hit the headlines. Scandal sells papers. Sam Johnson...
by Royal British Legion Retford and District | Apr 4, 2022 | Group meeting, Hobbies, Local Charity, Retford, Social Group
Despite the continuation of restrictions at the time of the Poppy Appeal in November 2021, the Retford and District branch of The Royal British Legion is happy to report that over £30,000 has been banked. This is due as usual to the generosity of the local community...
