by Community Focus | Sep 5, 2021 | Heritage, Rotherham
A book recounting the lives of the miners who transferred from Scottish coal mines to Maltby has finally been published. Haggis and Yorkshire Pudding tells the incredible story of the Scottish mining diaspora.As coal mines closed across Scotland in the 1950s, many...
by Retford Civic Society | Sep 4, 2021 | Community Event, Community Focus, Heritage, Retford
Retford Heritage Day on Saturday 11th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm is the perfect opportunity to find out more about our heritage and celebrate it. Look out for events and displays at all these venues:The Denman Library has ‘Retford Memories: Food and Drink’, an...
by The Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall | Sep 4, 2021 | Gainsborough, Heritage, Hobbies
The Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall are back up and running, with a series of talks arranged, and you are invited to join them:Thursday 26th August, 7.30pm: Lesley Smith in costume as Katherine of Aragon, tickets cost £7.00Tuesday 7th September, 7.30pm: ‘Lincolnshire...
by Edwinstowe Historical Society | Sep 3, 2021 | Community Focus, Heritage, Sherwood, Sports Club
The sound of leather on willow is synonymous with the game of cricket. It conjures up an idyllic scene of sun (and often showers); of a lush green sward; of a team of white clothed players enjoying an opportunity to better their opponents – in a friendly manner of...
by North Leverton Windmill | Sep 3, 2021 | Community Event, Heritage, Worksop
North Leverton Windmill, near Retford, will officially open their new visitor centre over the 2021 Heritage Open Days Weekend on 11th and 12th September – known locally as their ‘Family Fun Weekend’ which includes ‘Mill Fest’ and ‘Wheels at the Windmill’.Parking and...
by North Leverton Windmill | Sep 3, 2021 | Community Event, Community Focus, Heritage, Retford
It has certainly been a strange 18 months for us all – but there has been lots happening at North Leverton Windmill, even though they had to close to visitors. Truly local flourThe windmill continued to do what it does best, grinding corn to make flour. A click and...
