The Pilgrims Festival Babworth Art Exhibition has gone online! This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower Pilgrims’ arrival in North America and the exhibition can be viewed at www.pilgrimroots.co.uk/babworth-arts-festival/ until Saturday 28th November 2020. If the number of visits is high enough, it may be extended – so why not visit today? read more

It is November and the North Notts Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is still unable to hold meetings but there is some good news! The South Notts group is offering online talks via Zoom and if anyone wishes to join a talk, they are welcome (although places will be limited so early booking is recommended). read more

I have to admit, I’m missing our regular rehearsals and performances. I miss the people, the music, the random conversations and the occasional silliness. I miss the vocal warm-ups that Jenni, our accompanist, leads at the start of each session, and Greg’s musical direction, of course. (It must feel to him sometimes that sorting us all out is like trying to drink water from a sieve. But somehow he manages it.) read more

It has been another busy couple of weeks at the local RSPCA animal centre. New arrivals include little Milo, who was in a terrible state with matted fur and a severe bacterial ear infection. Milo was given a trial on strong antibiotics, but sadly Milo’s condition worsened and now he needs surgery. read more

This is usually the time of year when the Bassetlaw Railway Society announces the line-up of exhibitors and traders for its annual Model Railway Exhibition, held in the splendid surroundings of Retford Town Hall. read more

After five months of Covid lockdown and only a few weeks of indoor training, local triathletes from the Bassetlaw Triathlon Club were competing in the prestigous Outlaw X event held in the grounds of Thoresby Hall. The event provides triathletes of all abilities the opportunity to race on a truly beautiful course. read more

This year has been difficult for everyone. It has been especially hard on children, not going to school or seeing their friends; for some school is a safe place. It’s hard to imagine how it was for children who were already in dangerous situations. Some were stuck at home with their abusers, with no one to confide in. read more

The Harworth Christie began life in 1934, when it was built for the Regal Cinema – Durham. The closing of the Regal Cinema gave the Harworth Christie Organ Enthusiasts’ committee the chance to purchase the Christie Organ. This involved the dismantling of the organ, and transporting it to Harworth over many journeys back and forth to be stored in various sites at the colliery. read more

Citizens Advice Bassetlaw have a new energy team who are: Emily Simpson, Sarah Rea and Lisa Hammond.
Their main aims are: read more

In common with most activities, 2020 has been a tough year for the charity – their plans and aspirations having been thwarted by lockdown. Their expenses in feeding the horses stay the same, their bills have soared with the need to buy in anti-viral products, and they had some unexpected veterinary bills for a horse who needed to go to hospital. Yet their potential to raise riding donations has dwindled. read more