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Retford Life is a monthly lifestyle and community magazine delivered to over 17,400 homes and businesses within the wider Retford area.

11 April 2026

Retford Bowling Green Taster Sessions and Open Day

New members are always welcome at Retford Bowls Club. Taster sessions will be held every Saturday throughout April, starting on Saturday 11th April, from 10.00am to 1.00pm, offering a great opportunity to try bowls in a supportive environment. The club will also hold an Open Day on Saturday 2nd May at its Hallcroft Road clubhouse, where […]

28 April 2026

Retford Art Society Spring Exhibition

Retford Art Society’s spring exhibition will open on Tuesday 28th April, with a preview evening on Monday 27th April. The exhibition will run for two weeks in the usual venue of the Grove Street Methodist Chapel. Visitors can look forward to a wide range of new and fresh artwork, with free entry and a coffee bar […]

01 May 2026

Voglia d’Italia

Voglia d’Italia, the Italian Society for South Yorks and North Notts, presents: “Sandro Botticelli”. Dr Elena Kashina, University of York, gives an overview of the life and work of one of the leading painters of the Florentine Renaissance, whose “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera” are among the most recognisable artworks today, but which, remarkably, […]

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Each of our magazines contain something for everyone, serving the needs of their local communities. Every month, we feature interesting articles, profiles of local societies, along with community events, competitions, and restaurant reviews.

For our local community

We invite you to send us news and information about what is happening in and around the community, from your local group, club or society. We print as many of these as we can free of charge every month.

For readers

We’re committed to bringing you a fantastic magazine each month packed full of lifestyle articles to read, a comprehensive selection of local group updates and details of local events. We aim to show you by working together how we can all play our part in helping Retford flourish

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