by Inner Wheel Club of Retford | Oct 9, 2025 | Community Focus, Group meeting, Local Charity, Retford
Perfect weather made the afternoon tea in Inner Wheel Club of Retford President Dot’s garden a delightful experience, with delicious cakes, refreshing teas and excellent company. The event was a fundraiser for Bassetlaw Hospice, which is Dot’s chosen charity for her...
by St Swithun s Church Retford | Oct 9, 2025 | Local Experiences, Music, Retford
Thursday 16th October at 1.00pm is the final opportunity this year to hear the superb organ at St Swithun’s Church in Retford, and they are fortunate to welcome the world-famous Colin Walsh for this grand finale to 2025. Colin holds the title of Organist Emeritus at...
by Muddy Fork | Oct 9, 2025 | Community Focus, Gardening Club, Local Charity, Retford
Muddy Fork, Retford’s ‘Gardening for Wellbeing’ charity, enjoyed excellent harvests over the summer, though not without considerable effort on the watering front during the drought. With autumn seemingly arriving early this year and the leaves turning, beans and...
by Gainsborough Snappers | Oct 9, 2025 | Community Focus, Local Experiences, Retford
News spread quickly when it was announced that another North Nottinghamshire landmark was to disappear on Thursday 14th August at 11.00am. This was the scheduled time for the demolition of the cooling towers at Cottam Power Station. Construction of the power station...
by Retford Bowling Green | Oct 8, 2025 | Community Focus, Retford, Sports Club
The finals weekend is the biggest date in Retford Bowling Green’s club calendar. All internal club knockout finals are played over two days, providing a bowling spectacle as the 2025 season draws to a close. In total, 12 finals were played, with the highlights being...
by Retford and District Photographic Society | Oct 7, 2025 | Community Focus, Environment, Photography, Retford
On Monday 1st September, Retford and District Photographic Society opened the new 2025-2026 season with a meet-and-greet social evening. Many previous members returned, alongside some guests and two new members who were warmly welcomed. The programme for the new...
