When Retford Men’s Probus Club met in November Liz Prime talked a load of rubbish as members listened intently. The load of rubbish being talked about was recycling in Bassetlaw, which the speaker addressed in full, from collection to disposal. Following the very interesting and informal talk, club secretary Rob lost no time in securing a visit to the recycling centre itself base near Clipstone. read more

You are invited to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, and treachery — all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts. This year The Elizabethan Academy Expressive Arts Department will bring the award winning, record-breaking ‘Chicago’ to the stage entirely performed by students of the Academy. See performances between 4th and 7th March at 7.00pm. All tickets cost £7.50. read more

The NHS Tissue Viability Team in Bassetlaw holds an annual awards ceremony, The CHASE (Care Home Achievement and Success Event) Awards. The CHASE celebrates partnership, innovation, and education in pressure ulcer prevention and best practice. read more

Do you like dancing or just listening to organ music? Then join Harworth Christie Organ Enthusiasts on the fourth weekend of every month for a dance on Saturday night and then an organ concert on Sunday. Saturday dancing is from 7.30pm to 11.00pm for £5.00 (licensed bar). read more

Retford Inner Wheel Club would like to begin the New Year by thanking all the local people who have supported the club in many different ways through 2019. All over Britain, Inner Wheel clubs have worked in the last year to support many varied charities and needy causes. In Retford, Alzheimer’s Research was their main charity and secondly Medical Detection/Alert Dogs. read more

Members of the Bassetlaw branch of Parkinson’s UK would like to wish all readers a happy and healthy New Year.
Branch activities for 2020 are very exciting with meetings, speakers, outings, computer classes and lunch club events already planned. The February meeting will welcome Jo Pritchard (Retford Physiotherapy and Pilates Clinic) and Elizabeth Proctor (Personal Health Budget/Complex Case Manager).

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 2.00pm at Worksop Cricket Club, Central Avenue, Worksop S80 1EN and a warm welcome awaits. They firmly believe that no-one should feel alone with Parkinson’s disease. The hand of friendship and support is always open, when hopefully members can show that there is life to enjoy despite some of the difficulties of the condition. For more information about the branch and its many activities, call Chris Coldwell on 01909 730629.

Locally-based Bassetlaw Triathlon Club are planning to run another of the successful ‘Beginners to Freestyle’ course.
Most would-be triathletes find the swim element of such events the most challenging. This six week course based around the well established Swimsmooth training system will provide a supportive group alongside individual coaching. read more

Members attending the December meeting of Sutton and Barnby Moor Gardening Club, held on Tuesday 3rd December. They were looking forward to making a Christmas flower arrangement when the group met at Barnby Moor Village Hall. read more

Retford Textile Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month (but not January) at Goodwin Hall, Retford at 6.30pm for 7.00pm. With the Christmas festivities at an end, maybe it’s time for some ‘me time’ — why not go along and join this lively growing group for a making session on 5th February? read more

Bassetlaw Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Not for Profit Working in Partnership with the NHS’ at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2020, recognising its partners’ outstanding dedication to improving health and wellbeing. read more