by Dukeries u3a | Feb 8, 2025 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood, Social Group, U3A
The Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance has, for many years, been Dukeries u3a’s elected charity. Based in Lincoln, the Air Ambulance has flown over 30,000 missions covering 3,500 square miles, frequently accessing rural areas where traditional road ambulances may find it...
by Retford Athletic Club | Feb 7, 2025 | Community Event, Sherwood, Sports Club
The Retford Half Marathon returns on Sunday 16th March, promising an exciting day for runners and spectators alike. Organised by Retford Athletic Club, this much-loved event has become a fixture in the town’s calendar, attracting runners of all abilities from across...
by North Notts Association of National Trust Members | Feb 4, 2025 | Environment, Heritage, Sherwood, Social Group
The final meeting of the North Notts Association of National Trust Members in 2024 took place on Wednesday 11th December at The Crossing in Worksop. The event featured an enlightening talk by Maggie Watkins titled ‘The Scandalous Duchess – Katherine Swinford’. Most of...
by The Arts Society Dukeries | Feb 3, 2025 | Art, Hobbies, Sherwood
The Arts Society Dukeries meets on the first Wednesday of most months at Carlton Civic Centre for a lecture on a specific art topic. The 2025 programme promises an exciting range of lectures. Alongside these events, members can participate in special study days, enjoy...
by Nottinghamshire Environmental Association | Feb 3, 2025 | Environment, Heritage, Sherwood
Many will recall the beloved story by Kenneth Grahame, Wind in the Willows, featuring the character ‘Ratty’. Despite his name, Ratty was not a rat but a water vole. When the book was written, water voles (Arvicola amphibius) were a common sight along British rivers...
by Dukeries Community Workshop | Feb 2, 2025 | Education and Learning, Hobbies, Sherwood
The highly popular kiln-fused glass classes at Dukeries Community Workshop provide an opportunity to create unique pieces of glass art in a calm and relaxing environment. Regular sessions are held every Thursday morning from 10.00am to 12.30pm and Friday afternoon...
