by Ryton Chorale | Oct 13, 2025 | Community Focus, Local Experiences, Music, Retford
Rehearsals on Monday evenings are in full swing for Ryton Chorale’s next concert on Saturday 15th November at 7.30pm in Worksop Town Hall. The programme will feature Snow Angel, a modern piece by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel, along with supporting pieces performed...
by Bassetlaw Tri Club | Oct 13, 2025 | Community Event, Local Charity, Retford, Sports Club
Bassetlaw Tri Club proudly hosted their annual Sprint Triathlon on 17th August, an event that has firmly established itself as a highlight on the regional race calendar since 2013! The event offers something for everyone — from first timers to experienced triathletes...
by 7th Retford Scout Group | Oct 12, 2025 | Children's Group, Education and Learning, Retford, Scouts, Social Group
Making sedan chairs challenged the Scouts at 7th Retford Scout Group in August, but they rose to the occasion and had fun testing them out in Kings Park. Bug hunting was the task for the Cubs on 14th August in Babworth Woods, followed a couple of weeks later by a...
by Museums of Tuxford | Oct 11, 2025 | Community Event, Community facility, Heritage, Local Experiences, Retford
The return to school has prompted reflections on the value of education and how it has developed over time. Dorothy Harrison, founder of the Walks of Life Museum, recognised what a privilege education is and the advantages it brings. Her mother was a teacher at East...
by Retford Lions Club | Oct 11, 2025 | Community Event, Community Focus, Lions, Retford, Social Group
It may seem strange to be thinking about springtime when summer has barely passed, but Retford Lions are already planning their latest additions to the daffodil displays that bring so much colour in the spring. This year’s planting, taking place in October, will be in...
by North Wheatley History Group | Oct 10, 2025 | Community Focus, Group meeting, Heritage, Retford, Social Group
North Wheatley History Group will hold their final meeting of the year on Monday 17th November. There is a change of speaker from that previously advertised, and the group now welcomes back Chris Hewis, who will give a talk titled ‘Within Sight of the Gibbet’....
