by The Allegra Voice Choir | Aug 14, 2026 | Community Focus, Local Experiences, Music, Retford, Social Group
The Allegra Voice Choir were delighted to perform their final free concert of the season at All Saints Church, South Leverton on 3rd July. It was a varied collection of songs loved by the audience who also enjoyed refreshments served by the choir. It is the choir’s...
by St Swithun s Church Retford | Aug 12, 2026 | Community facility, Community Focus, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Music, Retford
This month’s lunchtime organ recital at St Swithun’s Church in Retford will be given by Rosemary Field, Director of Music at Worksop Priory, on Thursday 20th August at 1.00pm. Her programme promises to be both varied and engaging, featuring music by César Franck, Naji...
by Bassetlaw Museum | Aug 7, 2026 | Community Event, Heritage, Local Experiences, Retford
Inspired by 1940s and 1950s fashion, Dressed to Kill at Bassetlaw Museum showcases a selection of garments reflecting the style and glamour of the era. From an elegant evening dress once owned by Mrs Katherine Mary Darley of Ranby Hall to a smart striped suit by...
by Retford Bowling Green | Aug 4, 2026 | Community Focus, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Retford, Social Group, Sports Club
In June Retford Bowling Green unveiled two plaques as a thank you for kind donations and years of support for two members who have sadly passed away. Ann Yorath unveiled a plaque outside the changing rooms that have been refurbished this year after a kind donation she...
by Aurora Wellbeing Centre | Aug 4, 2026 | Community Event, Community Focus, Local Charity, Retford, Social Group
Aurora is a local cancer charity and community hub supporting people across Bassetlaw. They provide specialist support for people affected by cancer and long-term health conditions, alongside a range of wellbeing activities and community initiatives that help people...
by Erin McDaid, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust | Jul 31, 2026 | Community Focus, Local Charity, Retford, Wildlife
I’ve written previously about using The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild challenge – to connect with nature each day in June as a ‘reset’ Once again I found it a real tonic and I now hope to keep on connecting with nature all summer. Things got off to a great start –...
