by Retford Civic Society | Jul 26, 2020 | Heritage, Notice, Retford
In 2020 Retford Civic Society is celebrating 30 years of working to monitor, protect and improve Retford for present and future generations.This voluntary society is proud to have worked in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council, Nottinghamshire County Council...
by Community Focus | Jul 25, 2020 | Gainsborough, Notice
Gainsborough Life reader and photo enthusiast Tom Ellis sent us another of his images with this description:“I took a stroll for my daily exercise to the Recreational Hill in the town, where you can see what can be described as, a beautiful view of the town. This...
by Community Focus | Jul 21, 2020 | Notice, Rotherham
Rotherham Life reader Emma Mercer wrote this poem during the lockdown and has kindly sent it to us so we can share it with you: Remember this won’t be forever By Emma Mercer In a time of uncertainty, we must go with the flow, Stay aware, stay safe and remember to wash...
by Clay Responders | Jul 18, 2020 | Notice, Retford
To the east of Retford, there has been an impressive outpouring of volunteer support during the lockdown. A specific network known as ‘Clay Responders’ was set-up with the support of North and South Wheatley, Sturton Le Steeple and North Leverton with Habblesthorpe...
by Riverside Indoor Bowls | Jul 18, 2020 | Gainsborough, Local Charity, Notice, Retford
The Riverside Indoor Bowls (RIBs) charity has paid tribute its chairman, Roy Enever, who recently passed away.Roy and his wife Lynda moved to Gainsborough in 2002 and never regretted it. Roy started to play bowls around 2009 and it became the love of his life. He was...
by Welbeck Bakehouse | Jul 18, 2020 | Notice, Worksop
Bakers from Worksop’s Welbeck Bakehouse have shown their appreciation for hardworking NHS staff at two local hospitals with a special donation of more than 800 croissants.The team at the artisan bakery decided to bake up the treats in a bid to boost local NHS staff...
