The garden visiting season starts with a Snowdrop Festival and here in Nottinghamshire we have three eclectic snowdrop gardens opening – a city garden, a large country farmhouse garden next to a beautiful medieval church, and an extensive, historic country estate. All...
The Arts Society Dukeries meets on the first Wednesday of most months for a lecture on a specific art topic and they have exciting lectures planned for their 2025 programme. As well as these social gatherings / lectures and extra Study / Special Interest Days, members...
The Harworth Christie Organ Enthusiasts are pleased to welcome organist Elizabeth Harrison on Sunday 26th January to Harworth Miners Welfare Hall, Whitehouse Road, Bircotes DN11 8EF. The event starts at 2.30pm. Entry costs £8.00; pay at the door. For further...
The expression ‘Hobson’s Choice’ is thought to go back to the 1500s. But much more recently it was the title given to a very famous and much loved play – perhaps even more famous as a film starring John Mills. In fact it was adapted for film more than once and...
With festive decorations packed away for another year, Retford Lions are turning their focus back to supporting the local community. In 2024, their CPR training sessions for schools and groups proved highly successful, and this initiative will continue in 2025. An...
While the Retford Cricket Club ground is quiet, the players and volunteers are girding their loins and preparing for the 2025 season. The 2025 Committee has been voted, venues for indoor training are booked for both junior and senior teams, and fixtures lists are...
