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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.

15 October 2026

Lunchtime Organ Music in St Swithun’s Church

October is the last opportunity to hear the wonderful organ of St Swithun’s Church in Retford this year. Attendances each month since April have been fantastic. All of the organists, who are world-class professionals, have given superb recitals and expressed great pleasure at playing the St Swithun’s organ, with an offer to return next year. […]

17 October 2026

Retford Big Market Day

Saturday 17th October’s Big Market Day includes Big Bird stilt-walker. Craft and Saturday Market 8.30am to 2.30pm Farmers Market 8.30am to 1.00pm

17 October 2026

Fun Size Halloween Trail at Rufford

Saturday 17th October to Sunday 1st November, 10.00am to 3.00pm Wander through the spooky indoor exhibit in the Stables Courtyard at Rufford and discover surprises waiting around every corner. With twists, turns, and eerie details at every step, this trail is the perfect way to soak up a little Halloween magic. Entry is completely free, […]

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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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