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From scarecrow festivals to community picnics, however you want to commemorate sixty years of Elizabeth II, there is sure to be a Jubilee-themed event in Retford to suit.

From today, May 1st until 28th July 2012, Bassetlaw District is getting into the Olympic Spirit, with a full itinerary of sports, games and activities for local residents of all ages.

The Olympic Flame is being transported around the UK for 70 days between 19 May and 27 July 2012, ahead of the Olympic Games. The Olympic torch will be coming to a venue near Retford – take a look and see when & where you can see it and cheer it on.

Retford is bidding to win a share of £1 million to benefit the town & Retford businesses are requested to write a Letter of Support to help that bid. At The Best of Retford we've written our letter of support - can you help & write one too, please?

Its been a busy year already for Lynx Black Belt Academy. As well as introducing new Martial Arts classes, they've recently held a Martial Arts Competition for Retford in support of the Bassetlaw Games and been voted one of Retford's Most Loved businesses.

Inspired by London 2012, the Bassetlaw Games is a fantastic opportunity to get involved, get more active and participate in a variety of Olympics-inspired sports and events taking place in Retford and Bassetlaw over the next twelve months.

Christmas can have a real strain on the Post Office, so if you want to ensure that your loved ones receive those cards and presents, there are some key dates you need to remember

Why not get back to basics and enjoy the festive period on a more traditional, simple level? Idle Valley Nature Reserve in Retford has a programme of festive events and crafts that are sure to help you rediscover the innocent charm of Christmas