Sherwood Life

The Dogs Trust will be at Library on Monday 12th August between 11.00am and 12.00pm to run a free, fun, family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and how to keep our four pawed friends happy and healthy.

Book your place now https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/ollerton-and-dukeries-libraries-3/

Day celebrations return to Forest as part of the Robin Hood Festival on Sunday 25th August.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy activities including craft making workshops, Outlaw Orienteering, poetry writing workshops https://www.life-publications.com/events/nottinghamshire-day-at-sherwood-forest/

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum in invites you to join its events this summer including Memorial Gardens tours and Holocaust survivor event https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/national-holocaust-centre-and-museum-6/

Join the Knit and Natter group on Tuesday 30th July at 2.00pm in the schoolroom of the Methodist Church, Forest Road, https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/knit-and-natter-group-30/

Don't be bored during the school holidays!

You can find out what's going on locally in our Summer Days Out feature in August's Life and check out these events and more on our website https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/summer-days-out-15/

🙌 August edition of Life magazine out now! 🙌

Our distributors are out delivering printed copies to homes and businesses this week, or read it on our website now!

Get your tickets for the Lions' Last Night of the Proms Concert at Retford Town Hall on Saturday 21st September.

Starring The Hatfield and Askern Brass Colliery Band (Friends of Grimethorpe Colliery Band) and local soloist Beverley Davis-Clegg https://www.life-publications.com/events/retford-lions-present-last-night-of-the-proms-4/

Does the thought of playing in a band excite or terrify you? It doesn’t matter which answer you give to this question, The Dukeries Community Band could be the place for you to grow your musical skills and enjoy yourself at the same time https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/the-dukeries-community-band-ever-thought-about-joining-a-band/

Imagine a meadow in full bloom – buzzing with bees and butterflies and with birds singing overhead.

Please help support the work of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to protect, sustain and restore precious wildflower meadows https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/marvellous-meadows/

Haerfest Thing in September!

For many years we welcomed Regia Anglorum to Sherwood Pines for the Spring Thing. Then Covid intervened.
But some great news - put the weekend of 28th/29th September in your diary as they are returning to Sherwood for a Haerfest Thing!
More details soon ...

A well-deserved award for Edwinstowe in Bloom

Happening on Saturday...

We look forward to seeing you all on the 20th July for our family fun day! Fingers crossed the weather will be kind to us!

🏏12:30pm - ECCC v Gainsborough 2nds CC
🛍️ 3pm -Stalls & Food including SB Party creations and Tipsy Trotter Event Catering & Others
🍺Outside & Inside bar - these will be GLASS FREE ZONES
🎶Music as soon as cricket concludes - Pete Jones and then The Rides

All in support of Edwinstowe Community Cricket Club and this year's chosen charity the Lashes Foundation

🚽 Additional toilets will be available in the car park.

Please bring picnic blankets and chairs and we thank you for all of your amazing support.

Looking for some low cost family fun in the area this weekend?

The Summer Superpower Trail at opens this weekend https://www.life-publications.com/events/summer-superpower-trail-at-rufford/

There’s lots going on at Clumber Park this summer for both families and adults including a series of outdoorr theatre performances https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/clumber-park-3/

Don't miss The Piano Experience tongith!

Don't miss out! Working in partnership is key to our work and we are proud to have worked with some amazing people over the years, including local musician and friend of Beth Shalom, Chris Miggells

Book a last-minute ticket for 'The Piano Experience', Chris will be live at Mansfield Palace Theatre from 19:30.

Book your ticket now! https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events/event/92/chris-miggells-the-piano-experience

Sherwood Life is looking for magazine distributors for rounds in Tuxford and surrounding areas. It's a great way to keep fit and earn a little extra cash.

We are looking for active, reliable, and trustworthy people to help deliver their magazines once a month. The minimum age is 14 years, there is no upper age limit. You will also need to have access to a smartphone.

Please email Michael for more details at [email protected]

Town Football Club now have their very first junior girls’ team!

In a milestone for the club, a new U11 girls’ team has been formed and will be competing in the NGLFL next season https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/the-girls-are-back-in-town/

It's North Notts Food Fest TODAY at Old Market Square.

Enjoy live cookery demonstrations from local professionals and celebrity chef Chris Bavin and author Emily Leary https://www.life-publications.com/events/north-notts-food-fest-2024-3/

Help make a house a home for those in need whilst helping create a greener future for Newark and Sherwood by donating your unwanted household items to the Furniture Project https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/help-make-a-house-a-home-with-the-furniture-project/

Take part in the Summer Reading Challenge with and Libraries.

This year’s theme is Marvellous Makers and the starting date is Saturday 6th July https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/come-and-visit-your-local-libraries/

Hospice Support Group hope to see you at their next plant stall at Edwinstowe Village Hall Fête on Saturday 6th July https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/edwinstowe-hospice-support-group-20/

Join one of Newark & Sherwood’s Park Rangers at Vicar Water Country Park for a guided walk.

Vicar Water Country Park’s guided walks will be held on the third Tuesday of every month, between 9.00am – 10.30am https://www.life-publications.com/events/ranger-led-walk-vicar-water-country-park/

In an area of storied mining heritage, a remarkable tale of musical triumph has surfaced.

Chris Miggells, local pianist & composer, now has national acclaim. See his debut theatre show ‘The Piano Experience’ at Mansfield Palace Theatre on Fri 12th July https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/from-pit-performance-to-palace-stage-a-pianists-journey/

A date for your diary

Annual duck race is back! 🦆

📅 Sunday 21st July 2024
⏰ Duck race starts at 3pm

Ducks available on the day at £2 each. All in aid of St. John's Church, Perlethorpe.

Make a day of it and join us for Pawsby dog show on the same day! 🐕

Your July edition of Life is out now!

Look out for it being delivered this week, or take a look at the digital version on our website.

An outstanding amount raised by Major Oak Pop Choir for Beautys Legacy page Beauty's Legacy - Reuniting lost/stolen animals, promoting animal welfare

We've only just gone and raised £3626.95 for Beautys Legacy page
Amazing evening at the John Fretwell Complex

Join the Knit and Natter group at Methodist Church - all welcome at the next session on Tuesday 25th June https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/knit-and-natter-group-29/

Are you on top of your State Pension entitlement?

If you do not have internet access or need help and support get in touch Citizens Advice and Newark https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/advice-on-state-pensions/

Forest is hosting the 38th annual Robin Hood Festival every weekend in August 2024.

Which activities are you looking forward to most? There'll be re-enactmentcs, jousting, crafts, comedy and more... https://www.life-publications.com/events/robin-hood-festival-at-sherwood-forest-7/

It looks like some glorius weather for some glorious local open gardens coming up - visit Clyde House in and Hall tomorrow and on Sunday 30th June it's Gardens and House https://www.life-publications.com/sherwood/glorious-gardens-to-visit-in-june-3/