by Retford Authors Group | Mar 9, 2026 | Community Focus, Local Experiences, Retford, Social Group
Retford Authors Group, for locally published writers, continues to meet at the Best Western West Retford Hotel on North Road, Retford. Meetings take place at 10.30am on the first Wednesday of each month and at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month. The group has...
by Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels | Mar 8, 2026 | Community Focus, Local Charity, Pets, Retford
When people think of Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK), they usually think of happy healthy dogs heading off to new homes. But there are four dedicated cat pens where BARK staff are working just as hard to prepare cats, both domestic and feral, often with kittens,...
by North Notts Chamber Choir | Mar 4, 2026 | Community Event, Community Focus, Local Experiences, Retford
This spring’s major choral event locally is devoted to Petite Messe Solennelle by Rossini, performed by the North Notts Chamber Choir. Written for Parisian audiences in 1864, this charming Mass is neither small nor solemn, instead dancing with joy and vitality....
by Hayton Village Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Community Event, Community facility, Retford
Burlesque is a local group that put Retford on national radio in the 1980s when they won Radio 1’s Rock War competition. Their own recordings were played on the Tommy Vance show, and they appeared alongside many well-known groups of the era. Despite changes in the...
by St Saviour s Church and Community Centre | Mar 3, 2026 | Retford
Another Gigantic Jumble Sale will be held at St Saviour’s Church and Community Centre, Retford DN22 6QW on Saturday 14th March at 11.00am. This is a chance to browse, and buy, lots of amazing bargains! Clothing, shoes, bags, pictures, household goods, bric-a-brac,...
by Ryton Chorale | Mar 2, 2026 | Community Event, Music, Retford
With the arrival of spring, rehearsals are going well for Ryton Chorale’s forthcoming concert. The choir will perform Requiem by Gabriel Fauré at The Crossing, Newcastle Street, Worksop on Saturday 28th March at 7.30pm. The supporting programme will include an organ...
