As restrictions began to ease slightly in March, Rotarian and Club Past President Linda Cadman took the opportunity to collect unwanted but still serviceable shoes from members for the charity Shoe Aid. Shoe Aid, is based in New Basford, Nottingham There are a...
When can The Wednesday (Memory) Group resume their meetings? Certainly not yet! For one thing, it wouldn’t be legal but we’re on our way. We ‘mature’ people in Bassetlaw seem to have all been offered a first COVID jab and many have had their second one too, which is...
The U3A are going to hold a National U3A day on 2nd June. In Retford, they are commemorating this day by having a market stall on Thursday 3rd June and the group shall be giving away mementos to celebrate the occasion. Pop along and say hello. The new committee will...
It was Easter Sunday morning. I was having a shave as the radio played in the background. I was only half listening to it. Suddenly my ears pricked up. A senior churchman was being interviewed. He was talking about Easter and the tradition of church choirs being part...
During the first week back at 7th Retford Scout Group, they had two backwoods cooking and barbecue sessions outside at their Scout Headquarters. As yet, they cannot return to camping but they are now allowed to go on day visits and are already planning some sailing...
