November 2024

Annual event celebrates Black History Month

The Bassetlaw Black History Month event will be back at the end of October featuring entertainment, panel discussions and support that can help to build a more diverse community in our district. Hosted at Worksop Town Hall on Saturday 26th October, the event has been supported by local councillors who have donated £800 from their Community Grants.

Exciting “Popportunity” at Worksop’s Priory Shopping Centre

Crafters, makers, startups and small businesses are getting the chance to test their trade and experience the world of retail at Worksop’s Priory Shopping Centre. A series of “Pop-up” spaces are being made available by Bassetlaw District Council, as part of a low cost, low risk introduction to retail on the high street.

Worksop Parade to commemorate Remembrance Sunday

Bassetlaw District Council are hosting a parade in Worksop to honour Remembrance Day on Sunday 10 November 2024.  

Remembrance Service in Retford

The Retford & District Branch of The Royal British Legion, supported by Bassetlaw District Council, is hosting a service for Remembrance Sunday on Sunday 10th November, starting at 10:40am.

Café ready to energise customers

The world’s first Fusion Energy Café will soon be ready to serve up a menu of tasty treats and inspirational ideas that will fuel hungry appetites, minds and ambitions.

Grants contribute to life-saving equipment

A quartet of Councillors have donated more than £500 from their community grants to help to install life-saving equipment in Ordsall.

Colourful Climate Change Mural brightening up Retford

A powerful and vibrant message from Retford’s future generations about acting on climate change is to be displayed on a prominent building in the town centre.

Have your say on how Bassetlaw District Council’s budget is spent

Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape future services and balance the books.

Remembrance Day project knits community together

The community of Walkeringham has been busy knitting and nattering to create stunning displays for Remembrance Day, thanks to a Councillor Community Grant. Around 8,000 poppies can be seen around the village, which have been knitted by the Walkeringham Knit and Natter group after Cllr Joan Sanger MBE, Ward Member for Walkeringham and Beckingham donated £200 to purchase the wool for the project.