by East Markham WI | Dec 22, 2025 | Community Focus, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Retford, WI
On Tuesday 21st October, President Alena welcomed East Markham WI members and visitors to Wine Tasting with Waitrose and introduced Josh and Carol, wine and cheese specialists from the Newark branch, who led an engaging and informative evening. They guided the group...
by Ordsall Parish Hall | Dec 21, 2025 | Community facility, Community Focus, Local Experiences, Photography, Retford, Social Group
Ordsall Parish Hall is set to come alive with the sounds of Flatworld, the January Live & Local show taking place on Saturday 10th January at 7.30pm. This talented five-piece band, featuring oboe, violin, guitars, percussion and vocals, deliver a rich and lively...
by Richard Stevenson | Dec 18, 2025 | #RetfordPOM, Retford
Congratulations to John Manifield! John wins a £25 gift card and our winning voter is Jo Loxton who wins a £15 gift card! Join us each month in celebrating Retford by sharing your photos with us to enter Retford’s Photo of the Month Competition #RetfordPOM. Your...
by Bassetlaw Food Bank | Dec 18, 2025 | Community Focus, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Retford, Support Group
This summer, Bassetlaw Food Bank experienced higher demand for emergency food parcels than in the previous two years, and the team anticipate this trend will continue throughout autumn and winter. When the weather turns colder, bills rise, and people spend more time...
by Clays Gardening Club | Dec 18, 2025 | Gardening Club, Group meeting, Local Experiences, Retford
Clays Gardening Club has enjoyed a wonderfully busy and rewarding year, with a full programme of talks, trips, and visits that kept members inspired from January through to December. The year began with David McDowell – The Bee Farmer – whose engaging session offered...
by Grove WI | Dec 16, 2025 | Community Focus, Hobbies, Local Experiences, Retford, Social Group, WI
The Grove WI held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 16th October at Hallcroft Community Centre, where elections took place for the WI President and Committee. Barbara Henderson was re-elected as President and expressed how proud she was to continue serving the...
