by North Notts Ploughing Match | Sep 7, 2025 | Community Focus, Local Experiences, Retford
The North Notts Ploughing Match Committee will be holding their Autumn Match on Sunday 14th September at Coates, near Cottam, by kind permission of Stephen Howard and Robert Dawson. The location can be found via What3words: bonfires.steered.crops, and the route will...
by North Notts Chamber Choir | Sep 6, 2025 | Community Event, Community facility, Local Experiences, Music, Retford
North Notts Chamber Choir is a friendly four-part harmony choir of around 40 singers and is open to anyone interested in singing classical music. They begin rehearsing on Tuesday evenings from 9th September at Worksop College for their upcoming performance of...
by Retford Art Society | Sep 6, 2025 | Art, Community Focus, Group meeting, Local Experiences, Retford
A bus trip is a new venture for Retford Art Society, with arrangements made to visit the Staithes Art Festival – always a popular destination – on Saturday 13th September. Places can be booked through the Society’s website or via any committee member, after which...
by 7th Retford Scout Group | Sep 6, 2025 | Community Focus, Group meeting, Local Experiences, Retford, Social Group
The 7th Retford Squirrel Drey has now been open for a year and celebrated with a birthday party. During July, the group enjoyed a campfire, a yoga and dance session, and a sports session. Beavers took part in a cycling session in the park and a local walk, while both...
by National Garden Scheme | Sep 5, 2025 | Community Event, Gardening Club, Retford
With the National Garden Scheme open garden season drawing to a close for 2025, there are still lovely gardens to be enjoyed. Here are the gardens you can visit. Sunday 7th September, 1.00pm to 5.00pm New Garden – Brook Cottage, 41 Church Street, Southwell NG25 OHQ An...
by Retford Patchwork and Quilting Group | Sep 5, 2025 | Art, Local Experiences, Retford, Social Group
Retford Patchwork and Quilting Group held their second official meeting on Wednesday 11th June, with eight members attending. All successfully completed their first RPQG Block of the Month – a gentle start with the Rail Fence pattern, which has only one tricky point...
