by Nottinghamshire Environmental Association | Feb 3, 2025 | Environment, Heritage, Worksop
Many will recall the beloved story by Kenneth Grahame, Wind in the Willows, featuring the character ‘Ratty’. Despite his name, Ratty was not a rat but a water vole. When the book was written, water voles (Arvicola amphibius) were a common sight along British rivers...
by Nottinghamshire Environmental Association | Feb 3, 2025 | Environment, Heritage, Sherwood
Many will recall the beloved story by Kenneth Grahame, Wind in the Willows, featuring the character ‘Ratty’. Despite his name, Ratty was not a rat but a water vole. When the book was written, water voles (Arvicola amphibius) were a common sight along British rivers...
by Nottinghamshire Environmental Association | Feb 3, 2025 | Environment, Heritage, Retford
Many will recall the beloved story by Kenneth Grahame, Wind in the Willows, featuring the character ‘Ratty’. Despite his name, Ratty was not a rat but a water vole. When the book was written, water voles (Arvicola amphibius) were a common sight along British rivers...
by Inspire Nottinghamshire Libraries | Jan 31, 2025 | Children's Group, Community Event, Community facility, Heritage, Hobbies, Library, Music, Performing Arts, Wildlife, Worksop
Talk: Fungi Up Close – Stories Behind the Lens This month’s programme of library events begins on Thursday 6th February with the chance to discover the wonderful world of ‘Fungi Up Close’ with wildlife photographer Alex Hyde. Attendees can learn fascinating facts...
by West Lindsey District Council | Jan 31, 2025 | Community Event, Gainsborough, Heritage
This year’s Illuminate takes place in Gainsborough this February, with a lantern parade through the town and newly commissioned projection inside Gainsborough Old Hall. This year’s theme is ‘Postcards from Gainsborough’, based on postcards created by local children...
by Worksop Archaeological and Local History Society | Jan 16, 2025 | Heritage, Worksop
The last meeting of the Worksop Archaeological and Local History Society took place on Thursday 28th November, featuring Benedict Jephcote as the speaker. He delivered a fascinating talk on Medieval Worksop, which captivated the majority of attendees. Benedict’s...
