Retford Town Centre Partnership Board
A number of improvements to Retford Town Centre are in progress.
On behalf of the Retford Town Centre Partnership Board, Bassetlaw District Council is currently in the process of tendering for replacement bins, benches, and signposts for Retford Town Centre. There are plans to increase the CCTV coverage and provide radios to more independent businesses to stay connected with the BDC control room. Items of street furniture are to be repainted, and discussions are ongoing with Nottinghamshire County Council and VIA about repairing Carolgate’s surface and trimming its trees.
The Board has also allocated funds to replace the covers and sheets on the market stalls.
Retford Business Forum (RBF) members
Retford Business Forum is delighted to welcome its newest member, The Grove Methodist Church – they are on the corner of Grove Street, between Union Street and Arlington Way.
The Grove is a multi-purpose sacred space dedicated to God, which has known brokenness, healing, and restoration. It is a flourishing, accessible and environmentally-friendly presence in Retford that can be used every day of the week for worship, learning and caring, service, and sharing God’s story.
Inspired by heritage and grounded in the everyday, The Grove is blessed with the gift of an historic, multi-purpose building. There is a varied programme of Sunday and midweek worship for all ages, a range of church-led groups including weekly lunches, coffee mornings and support for older adults.
It is a familiar space for local school children – for events big and small – and a hospitable space where community groups feel at home. There is an outdoor green space to engage with support-based activities held in partnership with other organisations, supporting art and culture, with a diverse mix of concerts and exhibitions.
The Grove is a key player in all heritage events and celebrations with an ongoing commitment to actively working for climate justice and a reduction in our carbon footprint.
Retford Business Forum
Retford Business Forum (RBF) is looking for your help – if you would like to volunteer for a few hours or to help run RBF, please contact chair@retfordbusinessforum.org.uk.
Retford Business Forum would like to say a big thank you to all of its partners, supporting organisations, volunteers, suppliers, and entertainers and, most of all, to the many people from Retford, wider
Bassetlaw, and across the East Midlands, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire who visit Retford Town Centre and help it to remain a vibrant trading town whilst retaining its historic architecture and cultural heritage.
Retford Business Forum (RBF) events are delivered in partnership with North Notts BID, and Bassetlaw District Council. To find out about RBF membership, and to support them (for only £24.00 per year), please contact membership@retfordbusinessforum.org.uk.