Ollerton WI are doing really well at keeping their group together in this difficult time. Unfortunately, things like their walks, and little get-togethers have had to stop again for a while, but they still keep in touch through the phone, newsletters and, of course, Zoom. They’ve had a James Bond quiz which was very good and very well attended – with some members on Zoom while others got the quiz on paper through their doors so they could still join in. read more

One hundred years ago when witnessing the unveiling of the war memorial at the Crossroads, little did the residents of Edwinstowe, a quiet agricultural village, realise how their way of life was to change when a coal mine was sunk on the outskirts of the village. In 1925 work began to sink Thoresby Colliery. The building of 500 colliery houses started in 1926 and was completed by 1931, attracting many new families. read more

The Committee on Climate Change reports that the UK has fallen behind in progress to tackle and prepare for climate change – in fact, emissions from transport have increased by 6% since 2013 and are now 4% higher than in 1990. Vehicles have become more fuel efficient but this has been offset by increasing travel demand. read more

Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be expensive… what’s appreciated more is the thought and effort that has gone into creating something personal and special. With children at home at present why not get them on board to create something unique for a special granny / nanny they may not have seen for some time? read more

It seems incredible that it is a year since the Dukeries u3a members were able to meet for their monthly members’ meetings. However, these past 12 months have given them the opportunity to learn new skills in IT, allowing them to continue to meet safely at home using Zoom. Members are looking forward to the time when the vaccine rollout enables them to meet in person. read more

This year the Friends of Milton Mausoleum hope they will be able to open their magnificent building and carry out their intended programme of events (COVID-19 restrictions permitting).
The mausoleum will be open every Sunday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, beginning on Sunday 2nd May until the end of September 2021.
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With winter having recently delivered a real bite, with more than a dusting of snow and temperatures struggling to get above freezing for days on end, it’s good to know that spring isn’t too far around the corner. read more

Nottinghamshire’s historic Welbeck Abbey will once again be opening its doors for a limited period in the summer for visitors keen to take a peek inside the listed building. Tickets were released at the end of last year but, due to popular demand, extra dates have now been released. Visitors can opt to join pre-booked guided tours of the State Rooms from 10th August through to 11th September (excluding Mondays). read more

Edwinstowe Hospice Support Group would particularly like to thank Tracey Wilson, of Robin Hood Avenue, and her family and helpers, for working so hard in raising the magnificent total of £9,007 for the John Eastwood Hospice during 2020. We are all experiencing difficult times but the group hope that some time this year they will be able to resume their popular coffee mornings. read more

Well-known antiques expert Mark Hill, a familiar face on BBC Antiques Roadshow, will be the speaker at The Arts Society Dukeries’ next virtual meeting on Wednesday 3rd March. Titled ‘Undressing Antiques’, the lecture is at 10.30am for an 11.00am start. It will last about an hour and is open to non-members for a small fee. read more