One of the UK’s best-loved composers and conductors, John Rutter, will be leading a singing day on Saturday 10th June at Worksop College from 11.00am to 4.45pm. Registration opens at 10.00am. read more

As the weather warms up Mr Straw’s House continues to welcome visitors and share stories of the Straw family and their lives. Ahead of the summer holidays, Mr Straw’s House takes on a more relaxing feel. read more

The cost of caring for pets suffering cruelty and neglect is a continual challenge at the local RSPCA Animal Centre.
Soo, a six-year-old affectionate cat, is just the latest victim, dumped by her owner and rescued by an RSPCA Inspector. Before Soo can be re-homed she requires complex surgery — a total ear canal ablation and a vental bulla osteotomy costing £450. read more

Variety is the spice of life, it’s said, and there’s plenty of it in Unravelled, a collection of six short plays being performed by The Workhouse Players in collaboration with Everton Village Players. read more

The Friends of Bassetlaw Museum have organised an interesting talk entitled ‘Talking Stock’, to be held on Wednesday 17th May at 7.30pm. The talk is to be held in the Grove Street Methodist Church Hall, Retford. There will be an admission charge of £2 for members and £4 for non-members. read more

Worksop’s Got Talent is returning for a second year, following a very successful inaugural event which took place in November 2016. After raising £6,000 for charity and selling out in front of 600 local people, the family-friendly talent show is returning on Friday 10th November at North Notts Arena. read more

On Saturday 10th June there will be a summer festival starting at 1.00pm at Valley Fields, next to Worksop Leisure Centre. read more

A call to all golfers. On Thursday 22nd June, Retford Golf Club will be the venue for a very special Golf Day in aid of Bassetlaw Hospice. The four ball Stableford competition, which is open to both ladies and gents and teams, can be any combination (men’s handicap 28, and ladies’ 36), will be teeing off from 10.00am through to 2.00pm. read more

Two heritage talks will take place at our local libraries during May:

“A Palace For Our Kings” by James Wright

Worksop Library, Wednesday 17th May from 2.00pm to 3.00pm
One of the very largest Mediaeval royal palaces stood at Kings Clipstone in the heart of Sherwood Forest. read more

The Oasis Community Centre and Church opened in 2011. It is a church whose members have a heart for the community in Kilton and all of the Bassetlaw area, and a heart for God. read more