Hitting the right notes
Classical music composer John Mackfall has had his talent recognised in a national competition.The 62-year-old is through to the second round of the Oldie Composers contest which is being judged by Sir...
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Mr Sewa Singh has been appointed the new Medical Director for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and will take up the post on 1st April.Mr Singh will take over from Dr Robin...
View ArticleMr Music going for Olympic gold
A TALENTED teaching assistant from Gainsborough’s Trent Valley Academy is celebrating after being commissioned to write music for the Olympics.TVA media centre manager Chris Cook has had other huge...
View ArticleRise and shine Retford: Monday 16th January 2012
Welcome to your daily round up of all today’s important stuff from Retford and beyond.WEATHERA crisp but bright start to the day with temperatures dropping as low as -7 degrees C - wrap up...
View ArticleLearn a new language
CHILDREN wanting to learn a new language can take their first steps in a class at Retford Methodist Church.Kids aged from two to 11 can visit the church on Hallcroft Road on 17th January from 9.45am.An...
View ArticleFarmers’ market
RETFORD Farmers’ Market will be held behind the town hall this Saturday.The monthly market which boasts a wide range of local produce will take place from 9am to 2pm.
View ArticleRother boat race
LOCAL people are being urged to sign up for a special boat race at Rother Valley Country Park.The charity boat race has been organised by Mike Woolley in memory of his son Richard who lost his battle...
View ArticleMaud loving life aged 106
A BLYTH woman who remembers when news of the Titanic disaster broke has celebrated her 106th birthday.Maud Smith opened cards from the Queen and pensions minister Ian Duncan Smith, with her nieces...
View ArticleCouncil cuts 3.8% from 2012 budget
AMBITIOUS plans have been laid out by Gainsborough Town Council after cutting their annual precept by £16,762.The first full-council meeting of 2012 saw the body agree on a precept requirement for the...
View ArticleFree courses
Free training courses are being offered by the Voluntary Centre Services West Lindsey.Two of the courses aimed at volunteer managers and coordinators and the funding workshop is for anyone looking to...
View ArticleCharity talent show in Retford
TALENTED performers are set to light up the stage at Retford’s Majestic Theatre later this month.Charity fundraiser The Stage Is Yours will be supporting Bassetlaw Citizens Advice Bureau.Performance at...
View ArticleDance date for Doncaster group
A DANCE group from Doncaster will display their talents on stage at Retford Majestic Theatre.Gemma Britten School of Dance presents It’s All About Tonight, which includes a range of dance styles...
View ArticleBond Exhibition’s License to Drive - VIDEO
Fifty original vehicles used in the James Bond films were unveiled at an exhibition today to help mark half a century of 007 at the movies.Bond stars such as Britt Ekland, Eunice Gayson and Colin...
View ArticleSpeed trap to be removed
A SPEED camera between Maltby and Hellaby will be permanently switched off after being deemed no longer necessary.The camera on the A631 Bawtry road is one of five in Rotherham being removed because no...
View Article‘He was dedicated to Gainsborough’
A WELL-KNOWN area stalwart and former mayor of Gainsborough passed away on Boxing Day.William Arthur Downs (pictured) lived in Gainsborough for over 65 years and was was mayor of the town in 1994-95.He...
View ArticleRise and shine Retford: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Welcome to your daily round up of all today’s important stuff from Retford and beyond.WEATHERA crisp but bright start to the day with temperatures dropping as low as -7 degrees C - wrap up...
View ArticleAutistic care gets boost
ANYONE who has seen Rain Man could be forgiven for thinking that every adult with autism is a genius at maths but socially awkward.But the reality is very different from the Hollywood film.Andy Beech...
View ArticleMen arrested over burglary
TWO Gainsborough men have been arrested in connection with a burglary.Officers were called to an address in Clinton Terrace at around 11.20pm on 16th January after reports of a house break-in. Two men,...
View ArticleFree cycling training on offer
Free cycle training and advice is now available for local people.Pedal Ready Rotherham is offering cycling skills training to teenagers, adults and families which covers a wide range of skills such as...
View ArticleAurora is our new adopted charity
TO START the new year the Guardian is proud to announce its adopted charity for 2012.After much deliberation and having read through many worthy nominations, we have decided to award the accolade to...
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