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HERITAGE OPEN DAY 2018 Queen Victoria and prince Albert made a return visit to Retford on Heritage Day magnificently played by Veronica and Mike Mahoney! Arriving in a horse drawn carriage accompanied by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant and Chairman of Bassetlaw District Council, after visiting the Town Hall and listening to Victorian music hall songs from the Retford Community Choir, they toured the town and sampled the winning entry from the Victoria sponge competition at St Swithuns . Through our free draw 50 people many of which were children were able to enjoy a ride in the fabulous carriage and pair, provided by KRM Carriages and kindly funded through the North Notts BID. Trips on the Chesterfield Canal in the Seth Ellis proved very popular, and through the Retford Times two families were able to enjoy a free trip. Despite the weather, we have received very positive feedback from the venues taking part and all the events taking place appear to have been well supported. There was also added excitement when the Tour of Britain cyclists and their full entourage steamed through the town in the afternoon. It's very encouraging to see so many people enjoying and interested in Retford's Heritage. For pictures see Heritage Open Day page
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SPA LANE MURAL, SEE PROJECTS PAGE
Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival see booklet below for details media/pages/files/home/CCTWalkingFestivalbooklet.pdf
For the New Retford Heritage Trail click the link below media/pages/files/home/RetfordHeritageTrail.pdf
Membership application form added to Subscription Page
For a Map of Retford click link below media/pages/files/home/map025modhsmall.jpg
WHO ARE WE? 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. |
