Nottinghamshire County Council is once again seeking residents’ views on council services and priorities for the coming year as part of the 2019 residents survey. The results will help shape the council’s planning and budget setting for the year ahead. read more

The Bassetlaw branch of Parkinson’s UK rounds off a very busy and active year with a lively Christmas party in December. Pie, peas and festive fare with games and seasonal music will leave everyone in the Christmas spirit.
The first meeting of 2020, on Tuesday 7th January at 2.00pm at Worksop Cricket Club, will welcome the neurological team talking about the service for Parkinson’s patients in Bassetlaw. read more

You are warmly invited to Village Harmony’s afternoon concert, ‘A Christmas Carousel’, on Sunday 8th December at Sturton le Steeple Village Hall. There will be Christmas craft stalls and the hall will be open from 1.00pm — the concert starts at 2.00pm The ticket price is £6.00 and this includes mince pies and mulled wine. read more

For the fifth year running, a festive winter scene created by Sheffield artist Margaret Ellis is set to bring Christmas card cheer to thousands of homes across the region. When it comes to sending season’s greetings, Margaret’s work is a firm favourite with supporters of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Some 10,000 cards depicting her snowy images of famous local landmarks have been sold in total. read more

Retford Amateur Operatic Society are delighted to present their annual pantomime at Retford Little Theatre, which this year is ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ by Stephen Duckham. This is the traditional tale with a pantomime twist, so expect a lot of laughs, some booing and hissing and some great tunes and dancing to move the plot along. Here is a brief synopsis of the story: read more

Mercian Archaeological Services CIC are pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 Sherwood Forest Archaeological Training Field School. Tickets are now on sale via their website www.mercian-as.co.uk/sherwoodforestfieldschool.html. read more

Retford Co-op Funeralcare, Spa Common warmly invites everyone to their annual Light a Candle Service of Remembrance. This will be held at St Johns Church, Overend Road, Worksop on Friday 6th December at 6.00pm. They hope you will be able to join them and if you wish there will be an opportunity for you to light a candle in remembrance and hang a message for a loved one on the memorial tree. read more

If you have an interest in the arts and would like to learn more, you are invited to one of the Arts Society Dukeries’ meetings. They have monthly lecture meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at the Civic Centre, Carlton-in-Lindrick from 11.00am to 12.00pm (except for summer and winter breaks) and two extra special interest days. They also have trips out to places of interest and a holiday for members. read more

Weave and take home a beautiful Christmas Wreath with fresh, coloured willows, decorated with seed heads, fruits and cones foraged from their gardens at a festive workshop at Ellicar Gardens, Gringley on the Hill, on Friday 6th December. It will include willow weaving and floristry techniques, with no experience necessary. read more

The Lena Snowden Singers Christmas Concert will take place on Thursday 5th December, 7.00pm start, at Hallcroft Methodist Church. Tickets cost £7.00 each, refreshments included, and are available from Joyce on 01777 700930, Pat on 01777 708253 or Judy on 01777 701022 or pay at the door. read more