Bassetlaw Action Centre
Canal Street
RETFORD
DN22 6EZ
Telephone: 01777 709650

GROUPS & CLUBS IN BASSETLAW

District-Wide

AGE UK – NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare Street,
Nottingham, NG1 4FQ
Telephone: 0115 8440011
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/notts
Main contact for local Age Concern Groups.
Advice and information, welfare rights support for local groups, day centres for the elderly and mentally ill, luncheon clubs and Age Well groups. Support and training volunteers working within the groups.

AGE CONCERN – HARWORTH AND BIRCOTES
Contact: Hilary Jones (Organiser)
Telephone: 07790 230673
Luncheon Club:
Every Tuesday (except Christmas week)
10.30am – 2.30pm
2 course hot meal provided by County Enterprise Foods
Held at the Harworth Methodist Church, Waterslack Road, Bircotes.
Please contact the Secretary in advance of attendance to secure your place.

Coffee Shop:
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
8.45am – 12.30pm
Community centre, Devonshire Road, Harworth

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
Website:  www.alzheimers.org.uk
For further information, help and advice please see our website or call our National Dementia Helpline on 0333 150 3456.

AURORA WELLBEING CENTRE – WORKSOP
The Aurora Wellbeing Centre in Worksop is a unique therapy service providing support in the Bassetlaw community for people affected by cancer and long-term health conditions. We encourage people to be active participants in their wellbeing, working together to improve physical and emotional health.

We deliver our services for Bassetlaw from the Old Library and Museum building in Worksop. We open at 9am Monday to Friday and close to the public at 4pm. Our therapy appointments close at 5pm.

From our Therapy Suite we offer specialised cancer support, beauty and holistic therapy, one to one and group counselling, wellbeing workshops, family therapy and counselling for young people affected by cancer and regular support groups.

From our Heritage Hub we encourage people to engage with local heritage in many ways to boost wellbeing. We deliver activities inspired by history and heritage including a Heritage Café, Art Therapy groups, History Maker family events and heritage-inspired social groups. We are open to visitors every day and share the history of Worksop through handling objects and sharing stories.

From our Curve we have a range of fitness equipment and run a programme of specialised exercise sessions, with some general sessions for the public. We also run regular exercise groups such as Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga.

From our Community Space we have a tea-room, charity shop, hireable meeting rooms and community spaces. Valerie’s Tearoom overlooks the park and has a selection of home cooked food. Our popular charity shop is volunteer led and is the place to pick up a bargain. Our meeting and community rooms are used as relaxed spaces for support groups including a regular bereavement group, prostate cancer support group, partners group and drop-in support groups for people with long term health conditions; as well as rooms to be hired out for meetings, workshops and training.

We are open to everyone and have a varied programme of sociable, supported, educational and relaxed activities, events and projects to boost your wellbeing.

For more information, you can contact us in many ways.
Pop in: The Old Library Building, Memorial Avenue, Worksop, S80 2BJ
Email: admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk
Call: 01909 470985
Check out our website: www.aurorawellbeing.org.uk
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: @AuroraWellbeingCentreBassetlaw and Heritage & Health at Aurora Wellbeing
Twitter: @AuroraCentres and @HeritageAurora
Instagram: @aurorawellbeingcentre and @heritageaurora

BASSETLAW – ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Gateford Park Primary School, Amherst Rise, Worksop, S81 7RG
Telephone: Secretary Andrew Patton: 01909 480939
James Ince contact number: 07512 857667, e-mail james.ince1@tiscali.co.uk
Facebook: Bassetlaw Astronomical Society
Fortnightly Wednesday 8.00pm – 10.00pm (first meeting of month held virtually on Zoom)
Membership: £20 pa, £10 pa for the usual concessions

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE MIND
Nottinghamshire Mind, 6 Hardy Street, Worksop, S80 1EH
Telephone: 0800 470 0203
Email:enquiries@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk
Website: www.nottinghamshiremind.org.uk/
Support and friendship to people experiencing mental health problems, free confidential services include: Peer support group, one to one counselling, and information/advice on mental health issues.

INDEPENDENT AGE
We provide free, clear and impartial advice for older people, their families and carers, focusing on wellbeing, health and care, money and benefits and befriending services.
Helpline: 0800 319 6789
Website: www.independentage.org/
Email: charity@independentage.org

INSPIRE CULTURE, LEARNING, LIBRARIES
For information and enquires please contact our friendly ASK Inspire team:
Telephone: 01623 677200
Email: ask@inspireculture.org.uk
Website: www.inspireculture.org.uk/

RETFORD u3a – LEARN LAUGH LIVE
General Meetings with Speakers are held on the 4th Thursday of every month at The Well, Hospital Road, Retford from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Retford u3a offers a wide range of special interest groups to promote life-long learning in a relaxed and social environment. In addition we offer participation in social events and visits.

Membership is open to anyone who is no longer in full time employment, the annual membership is £20 which covers monthly General Meetings and access to a wide variety of interest groups. Social events and theatre visits are also arranged.
Website: www.u3asites.org.uk/retford/welcome
Facebook: Retford u3a
Membership Secretary – Pat Lockett 07385 244 159
Email: memsec@retford-u3a.org.uk

AREA SPECIFIC

BARNBY MOOR – VILLAGE HALL
Kennel Drive, Barnby Moor, Retford, DN22 8QU
Contact: Mrs Ann Fraser
Telephone: 01777 705906

RECREATION ROOM
The Green, Beckingham, Doncaster, DN10 4NL
For the Venue Contact: Bev Taylor 01427 848191

BECKINGHAM & SAUNDBY VILLAGE HALL
Southfield Lane, Beckingham
Telephone: 01427 848756
Website: beckingham-northnotts.org.uk/village/beckingham-village-hall/

BECKINGHAM & SAUNDBY –HISTORY GROUP
Recreation Room, The Green, Beckingham
Contact: Mrs Freda Proudly
Telephone: 01427 848226
Meet last Thursday of the month at 7pm

BECKINGHAM BOWLS CLUB – Isle of Axholme Seniors’ League
Bowling Green, Village Hall, Southfields Lane, Beckingham, North Notts, DN10 4QN
Contact: John O’Hare
Telephone: 01427 848032
E- mail: johnoharehome@btinternet.com

BIRCOTES – SMILEY MILERS
Contact: Malcolm Funnell
Telephone: 07853 725262
Email: malcfunnell67@gmail.com
Meet 10am every Wednesday from the Sports and Social Club, Scrooby Road, Bircotes.
Step 2it Dukeries – Thursdays at 10am from Kilton Forest Golf Club

BARNBY MEMORIAL HALL
High Street, Blyth, S81 8EW
For the Venue Contact; Julia Evans 07486 563254
Website: blythvillagehallnotts.co.uk/

BOTHAMSALL VILLAGE HALL
6 Main Street, Bothamsall, DN22 8DT
Telephone: 07890 406915

CLEVELAND CLOSE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Cleveland Close, Rotherham Baulk, Carlton In Lindrick, Worksop, Notts, S81 9BG
To book hall telephone: 0800 590542
Website: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sport-leisure-and-culture/community-centres/hiring-information/

CARLTON-IN-LINDRICK CIVIC CENTRE
Carlton in Lindrick Civic Centre,
Oakham Drive, Carlton in Lindrick,
Worksop, S81 9RE
Telephone: 01909 541127
Email: enquiries@civiccentre.org.uk
Website: www.civiccentre.org.uk

MONDAY
Pilates 9:30am – 10:30am
Carlton Bowles 2pm – 3:30pm
Seated Exercise 2pm – 3pm
Legs Bums & Tums 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Lindrick Players – Just come along 7:30 – 10pm

TUESDAY
Tiger Tots Football 9:30am – 10:30am
Choose to Lose 5pm – 7:30pm
Bingo Doors open 6:30pm
Eyes down 7:30pm
Parish Council Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month 7pm (No meeting in August)

WEDNESDAY
60+ club, Friendship & Fun Keep fit, bowls & refreshments 1:45pm – 3:15pm
Keep Fit 6pm – 7pm
SenshinRyu Karate 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Yoga 6pm – 7:30pm
Keep Fit 6pm – 7pm
Burlesque Chair Dance 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Circuit Training 8pm – 9pm

CARLTON-IN-LINDRICK CIVIC CENTRE
Carlton in Lindrick Civic Centre,
Oakham Drive, Carlton in Lindrick,
Worksop, S81 9RE
Telephone: 01909 541127
Email: enquiries@civiccentre.org.uk
Website: www.civiccentre.org.uk

THURSDAY
Choose to Lose 9:15am – 10:45am
Luncheon Group 10:30am – 1:30pm
Scorpion Taekwondo: –
4:45pm – 5:30pm Marvel Kickstars. Age 4 – 7
5:30pm – 6:30pm, Age 8 – adult, mixed ability
6:30pm – 7:30pm, Age 8 – adult, mixed ability
Rock Choir 7pm – 9:30pm
U3A Every 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm – 4pm

FRIDAY
Yoga 9am – 10am
SenshinRyu Karate 5pm – 7pm

SATURDAY
Yoga 1st Saturday of each month 9:30am – 11am
Courtney Watkinson School of Dance
Various classes, days & times. Visit www.cwschoolofdance.co.uk

SUNDAY
The Vivanaires Marching Band 12pm – 3pm
Private Ballroom Dance Lessons 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Ballroom social Dance 7:30pm – 10pm
Various Councillors Surgeries
Amelia Boutique Beauty & Nail Salon – Please contact 07713 558141
Moo Music – Please contact https://moo-music.co.uk/areas/worksop/

CLARBOROUGH VILLAGE HALL
Main Street, Clarborough, DN22 9LN
Bookings 07442 105268 or clarboroughvillagehall@gmail.com

DUNHAM VILLAGE HALL
Low Street, Dunham on Trent, Newark,
NG22 0FJ
What 3 Words: caller-scaffold-protest
Telephone: 07973 560773
Email: dotvillagehall@aol.com
Website: www.dunhamontrentvillagehall.com

EAST MARKHAM VILLAGE HALL
Lincoln Road, East Markham, Newark,
NG22 0SS
Hire of Hall
Telephone:  07403 010550
Email: clerk@eastmarkhamparishcouncil.gov.uk

ELKESLEY MEMORIAL HALL
High Street, Elkesley, Retford, DN22 8AJ
For the Venue the Secretary 07593 871577

EVERTON VILLAGE HALL
Everton Village Hall Caretaker and Bookings
Dr Douglas Haynes
Home Tel: 01777816673
Email address: thecaretaker@metcalfect.org.uk

GRINGLEY- ON- THE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE
West Wells Lane, Gringley on the Hill,
Notts, DN10 4QY
Hire Hall contact
Telephone: 07713 800124
Email: info@gringleycommunitycentre.org.uk

HARWORTH & BIRCOTES METHODIST CHURCH
Parish Hall, Waterslack Road,
Bircotes, Doncaster
Contact: Mrs J Dennis 01302 751094

DEVONSHIRE ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE
2 Devonshire Road, Harworth, Doncaster, DN11 8JF
For bookings telephone: 0800 590542
Website: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sport-leisure-and-culture/community-centres/hiring-information/

HAYTON VILLAGE HALL
Church Lane, Hayton, Retford, DN22 9LD
Telephone: 07733 416712

HEADON CUM UPTON VILLAGE HALL
Church Street, Headon, Retford, DN22 0RD
Contact: Paddy Thorpe 01777 248368

LANEHAM MEMORIAL HALL
Main Street, Laneham, DN22 0NF
Email: lanehamvillagehall@gmail.com

LANGOLD CENTRE THE VILLAGE HALL
Markham Road, Langold, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 9SW
Mandy Merrills
Telephone: 01909 730441 / 07973 597030

MATTERSEY VILLAGES TOGETHER GROUP
The Meeting Room, Mattersey Church
Every 4th Tuesday 1:45pm – 3:45pm
This is a large and lively group that has a wide variety of activities, talks and visits.
Contact: Sue
Telephone: 01777 818880
Mobile: 07921 132889

MISSON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Vicar Lane, Misson, Doncaster, DN10 6EG
Contact: Jan Robey
Telephone: 01302 285709

MISTERTON METHODIST HALL & SCHOOL ROOM
High Street, Misterton, Doncaster
Contact: Mrs Jo Kershaw
Telephone:  01427 752386

NORTON & CUCKNEY VILLAGE HALL
Norton Lane, Cuckney, Mansfield, NG20 9NR
Cuckney Village Hall – 01623 845796

HALLCROFT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Randall Way, Hallcroft, Retford, Notts, DN22 7GR
For bookings telephone: 0800 590542
Website: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sport-leisure-and-culture/community-centres/hiring-information/

Men’s Probus       
Fortnightly on Fridays 10:00am – 12:00pm
Contact Secretary on 07542 852037 for more details
Email: probyte@retfordmensprobusclub.org.uk
Website: www.retfordmensprobusclub.org.uk

RAMPTON VILLAGE HALL
Manor Drive, Rampton, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 OJU
Email: clerk@ramptonandwoodbeck-pc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.ramptonandwoodbeck-pc.gov.uk/rampton-village-hall1

RANSKILL & TORWORTH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Barnby Moor, Village Hall, Kennel Drive
As from October all meetings held will commence at 2.p.m. throughout the year
Telephone: 01777 818519
Email: pblatchford@talktalk.net

ROTARY CLUB OF RETFORD
Monday 6pm for 6:30pm start
Ye Olde Bell, Barnby Moor, Retford, DN22 8QS
Website: rotaryclubofretford.co.uk/

RETFORD CIVIC SOCIETY
Contact: Mr Turner
Telephone: 01777 702929
Email: retfordcivicsociety@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.retfordcivicsociety.org.uk
The Retford Civic Society is a non-political, conservation and amenity group that cares about Retford. The Society’s aims are to protect the architectural and natural environment of Retford and to improve Retford’s public amenities for present and future generations, whilst offering its members a varied and interesting social programme of events.

RETFORD & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Every Monday 7.30pm from September to May at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Retford
Contact: The Secretary
Email: secretary@retford-photographic.co.uk
Website: www.retford-photographic.co.uk
The Retford and District Photographic Society has presentations by expert photographers, competition and practical and learning sessions to improve technique.

RETFORD GOLF CLUB
Brecks Road, Ordsall, Retford, DN22 7UA
Playing and promoting the game of golf
Telephone: 01777 703733
Email: office@retfordgolfclub.co.uk
Website: www.retfordgolfclub.co.uk/

RETFORD GOODWIN HALL
Chancery Lane, Retford, DN22 6DT

HALLCROFT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Randall Way, Hallcroft, Retford, Notts
For bookings telephone: 0800 590542

RETFORD COMMUNITY SINGERS
The Grove Street Methodist Church, 65 Grove St, Retford DN22 6LA
Meet on Tuesdays from 7pm
If you want to sing for enjoyment not for performances, give singing a try with us. About 35 come along most weeks. No need to be a great singer or to read music.  No auditions.  Everything is taught by ear by an inspiring professional choir leader.
Contact: Pat or Bruce
Telephone: 01777 704154
Contact: Judith
Telephone: 01777 704038
Email: rcs@retfordcommunitysingers.co.uk
Website: www.retfordcommunitysingers.co.uk/

RETFORD LITTLE THEATRE
Wharf Road, Retford, DN22 6EN
Telephone: 01777 702002
Email: boxoffice@rlt.org.uk
Website: www.rlt.org.uk
Amateur dramatic society producing 5 plays a year plus special events and home to The Screen@RLT.  We also have a thriving Youth Theatre.

RETFORD 41 CLUB
1st Tuesday of the month
Contact: Mr G Muir
Telephone: 01427 880212
Social and charitable organisation.

RETFORD DISTRICT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP
Retford District Multiple Sclerosis Support Group has a wide age group ranging from young people to gt grandparents brought together by a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. The group is volunteer led and part of the MS Society.
Being part of the group is fun and newcomers are always welcome.

Our aims are to help ourselves and others, to live with multiple sclerosis in a positive manner.

We want people with MS to feel good about themselves and lead a meaningful life.

We promote exercise and well being activities, both face to face and on zoom, open and free to members of the local MS community and referrals of patients with MS from Bassetlaw Neuro Rehab Team.

Zoom activities are Breath Awareness for relaxation, Seated Tai Chi and seated Dance sessions. 2 general Knowledge quizzes per week devised by members, and 1 online chat session.

We also have a dedicated swim/ aqua exercise session for people with MS who can no longer cope with mainstream swimming. Details from the group helpline only 0798 3412161 or retford@mssociety.org.uk

We meet at The Well DN22 7BD each 1^st Friday in the month at 10-30 -12pm for Coffee, Cake and Chat is always a lively event.  The group also has an active social life including meals out and fundraising events.

A monthly newsletter produced by members, self-help information and signposting to professional agencies is also available.

All enquiries to the group helpline 0798 3412161 or email retford@mssociety.org.uk

THE WELL
Retford Baptist church and Community Centre, Hospital Road, Retford, DN22 7BD
Telephone: 01777 702344
Email: admin@thewellrbc.org
Website: www.thewellretford.org/

SAVIOUR’S CHURCH RETFORD
Lidget Lane, Retford, DN22 6QW
Contact Church Office
Telephone: 01777 704222
Email: office@stsavioursretford.org.uk
Website: www.stsavioursretford.org.uk/

ABC – Under 5’s
Wednesday 1:30pm – 3:00pm Term time only

Lego Club – Primary aged
Tuesdays 3.45pm – 5.30pm Term time only

AA
Mondays 7pm-9pm

Grief Cafe
First Tuesday of the month 2pm-3pm

SHIREOAKS VILLAGE HALL
Shireoaks Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8LX
Contact: Mr Peter V Stanley
Telephone: 01909 477391

SHIREOAKS – WELFARE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB
Shireoaks Road, Shireoaks, Nr Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 8NA
Contact: Ted Elgy
Telephone: 01909 483348 – Secretary or 01909 472817 – Club

SOUTH LEVERTON MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
Town Street, South Leverton, Retford, Nottinghamshire
Contact: Bookings Secretary
Telephone: 01427 880117

NORTH & SOUTH WHEATLEY VILLAGE HALL
Sturton Road, South Wheatley, DN22 9DL
Website: wheatleyvillagehall.org.uk/

STURTON LE STEEPLE VILLAGE HALL
Brickings Way, Sturton Le Steeple, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9HY
Contact: Bookings Secretary
Telephone: 07887 703348

STYRRUP VILLAGE HALL
Serlby Road, Styrrup, Nr. Doncaster, DN11 8NA
Contact: Bookings Secretary
Telephone: 07975 615573

SUTTON CUM LOUND VILLAGE HALL
Town Street, Sutton cum Lound, DN22 8PT
Telephone: 01777 854392
Website: www.suttonvillagehall.net/
Email: suttonloundvillagehall@gmail.com

District Councillor Surgery
First Saturday of the month (bi-monthly) 9:15am – 10:15am

Sutton Village Hall Committee
Second Sunday of the month
Doors open at 7:00pm. Quiz starts at 7:30pm

Heart 2 Art
Monday 7.00pm -9:00pm

Post Office
Tuesday afternoon 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday morning 10.00am – 12:30pm

Craft Club
First Wednesday of the month 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Sutton cum Lound Parish Council
Second Wednesday of the month 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Sutton and Barnby Moor W.I.
Third Wednesday in the month
1:15pm – 4.00pm (October to March)
7.00pm – 9:00pm (April to September)

Lee Style Tai-Chi and Chinese Yoga
Tuesday 6:30pm – 7.30pm
Thursday 10.00am – 11:00am

Lound Bird Club
Last Wednesday of the month (September to March only) 7:00pm – 10.00pm

Sutton & Barnby Moor Gardening Club (Starting January 2024)
First Thursday of the month (Excluding July & August) 7:15pm – 9:15pm

Sutton Art Group
Friday morning 10:00pm – 12:30pm

TRESWELL VILLAGE HALL
Town Street, Treswell, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0EG
Contact: Marylin Papworth
Telephone: 01777 248805

THE BEECHES COMMUNITY CENTRE
Birch Court, Tuxford, Newark, Notts
Bookings contact telephone: 0800 590542

Forget Me Not Club        
Tuesday & Friday 12noon – 3:30pm
WALKERINGHAM VILLAGE HALL
Stockwith Road, Walkeringham, Doncaster, DN10 4JD
Contact: Bookings Secretary Telephone: 01427 890848
Website: www.walkeringhamvillagehall.co.uk/

BALMORAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sandringham Crescent, off Valley Road, Worksop
Bookings contact telephone: 0800 590542

WORKSOP – COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
Worksop Library, Memorial Avenue, Worksop, S80 2BP
Telephone: 01909 535333
We provide day service care for people with enduring mental health problems. We offer group and individual support.

THE CROSSING CHURCH, CENTRE & CAFE
Newcastle Street, Worksop, S80 2AT
Minister: Deacon Emily Hoe-Crook – Telephone: 07739 018908
Trustee with an overview of operations: Anne Taylor – Telephone: 07816064050
Telephone: 01909 473375
Email: admin@thecrossing.co.uk

CROWN PLACE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sandy Lane, Worksop, Notts
Bookings contact telephone: 0800 590542

KILTON FOREST COMMUNITY CENTRE
15 Longhurst, Kilton, Worksop, Notts, S81 0DA
Bookings contact telephone: 0800 590542

RAYTON SPUR COMMUNITY CENTRE
Rayton Spur, Worksop, Notts, S81 0HF
Bookings contact telephone: 0800 590542

THIEVESDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Thievesdale Lane, Worksop, Notts
Bookings contact Telephone:0800 590542

WORKSOP PROBUS CLUB
St John’s Parish Centre, Carlton In Lindrick
Alternate Fridays 10am – 12noon
Between September and May
Contact: Chris Stanton
Telephone: 01709 818927
Website: www.probusclubofworksop.co.uk/

RYTON CHORALE
The Holy Family School, Netherton Road, Worksop S80 2SF
Rehearsals Mondays 7:30pm to 9:30pm in term time
Visit website www.rytonchorale.org.uk
Email: sing@rytonchorale.org.uk