It was blooms galore at the September Welbeck WI meeting, as the ladies turned their hands to flower arranging. Led by expert florist Julie Woodhams from Kiveton-based First 4 Flowers, the group saw a demonstration of how to compose an autumnal flower arrangement before trying it out for themselves. read more

Worksop Society of Artists will be hosting an evening demonstration at the Cricket Club Worksop on Tuesday 21st November from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The artist for the evening is the well-known wildlife artist Vic Bearcroft, his medium pastels. Refreshments will be available in the interval, non-members will be most welcome. read more

On 13th September, the three Bassetlaw Rotary Clubs of Retford, Worksop and Worksop Dukeries joined together to raise money for the fight against polio. 142 members and guests attended a Charles Hanson Valuation Evening at Ye Olde Bell, Barnby Moor. read more

The November speaker at the Worksop branch of the Notts Wildlife Trust will take members to a world beyond the realms of our own vision with images, colours and patterns which are truly breathtaking. read more

The Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch of the RSPCA operates the South Yorkshire Animal Centre at Bawtry as well as delivering vital education and information services across the local area. read more

A Christmas Fair will take place at Holy Family School, Netherton Road, Worksop S80 2SF, on Saturday 18th November from 12.00pm. read more

Carlton-in-Lindrick Methodist Church will be holding a Christmas Fayre from 10.00am to 12.00pm on Saturday 18th November, with the usual stalls of cakes, crafts, gifts, tombola, refreshments, etc. All are welcome. read more

The next talk for North Notts Association of National Trust Members will be on Wednesday 15th November, when Mr Mike Gildesleeve will be giving a talk on ‘The Silver Screen’. read more

On Saturday 18th November, Nostalgia presents an Abba Afternoon with entertainment by Katra and Ali-Jem at Langold Village Hall. Sing along to your favourite Abba hits. read more

The September meeting of Shireoaks and District WI welcomed Paul Newsam, a forensics lecturer who has attended at many famous murder trials as an expert witness and teaches students in forensic science as well as having many other qualifications working with the police regarding fingerprints, DNA and other such evidence from crime scenes. read more