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www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 23What's on GUIDE Events in the Bassetlaw area June - AugustMany of the events in Bassetlawin the next few monthscoincide with or are linked tothe annual Fabulous Arts In Bassetlawfestival, which runs from 17th to 24thJuly. These have been highlighted inbold in the list on this page.June 14th - June 27thBASSETLAW WALKING FESTIVALVarious Walks in Bassetlaw. See EventsList available from Tourist InformationCentres and LibrariesTel: 01777 860780June 19thAlice in WonderlandThe AcornTheatre,Worksop2.00 pm,7.00 pm.Tel:01909501817June 19thGIRL’S NIGHTMajestic Theatre, Retford. 7.30 pmTel:01777 706866June 19th70/80’S DISCOCarlton-in-Lindrick Centre. Tickets £8includes pie and peas.June 20thOPEN GARDENS – ASKHAMBetween Retford & Markham MoorFlower festival in church2.00 pm – 6.00 pm. £3.50Also evening opening June 23rd.6.00 pm - 9.00 pm.June 21st - Aug 15thTHROUGH OTHER EYES –CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ARTHarley Gallery, WorksopTel:01909 501700June 24thJETHROMajestic Theatre, Retford. 7.30 pmTel;01777 706866June 24thNUOVE MUSICHE – BAROQUE MUSICWorksop College Chapel, 7.30 pmTel:01909537100June 26th - 27thBASSETLAW FARM FESTIVALBassetlaw Museum, Retford10.00 am – 4.00 pmTel:01777 713749June 26th - June 27thCRESWELL CRAGSAnniversary FestivalTel:01909 720378June 26th - 27thCLUMBER PARK STEAM RALLY10.00 am –5.00 pm. Admission ChargeTel:0843 289 7616www.numberlevents.comJune 26thOPEN GARDEN – THORESBY HALLNear Ollerton. 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.(No children)July 26thThe Wind in The WillowsThe Acorn Theatre, Worksop 6.00 pmTel:01909 501817June 30th - July 3rdROMEO & JULIET –THE CLUMBER PLAYERSOpen-air Theatre, Clumber Parkwww.clumberplayers.org.ukTel:01909 7317781st July - 4th AugSALE OF PAINTINGSin café at the Crossing centre, WorksopArts SocietyJuly 3rd - July 4thOPEN CHURCHES’ WEEKENDVarious churches openthroughout BassetlawSee Leaflet for details and events availableat Tourist Information CentresTel: 01777 860780July 4thSHIRE OAKS’ 27TH ANNUALDUCK RACE2.30 pm, Shire Oaks Village GardenJuly 3rdBUTTERFLIESIdle Valley Rural Learning Centre, RetfordA training course to learn all aboutbutterflies and their lifecycles. £25 per person. Booking essentialTel: 01777 713 945July 3rdSWEET TREATSCookery Demonstrations – Clumber Park.1.30 pm, 2.30 pm & 3.30 pm.Tel: 01909 544917July 9th, 10th, 11thTUXFORD ARTS FESTIVALA celebration of the arts; give your sensesa treat.www.tuxfordartsfestival.co.ukJuly 7th - July 10thWHAT THE BUTLER SAWRetford Little Theatre, Retford7.30 pmTel: 01777 702002July 7th - July 10thTHE MOB PRESENT BEAUTYAND THE BEASTMajestic Theatre,Coronation Street, 7.30 pmTel: 01777 706966July 10thRETFORD FAKE FESTIVALLive Music All Day 1 - 11.30 pmRetford Rugby ClubGuns 2 Roses, New 2, Really Hot ChilliPeppers + 5 local support bands.Buy tickets online www.fakefestivals.co.uk£17 adults Children 7 – 17 £12.50 and sixand under free.11th JulyCLARBOROUGH WALKWalk down by the canal then enjoysoup and a roll at the village hall, FREEContact Zoe Wright on 01777 871482.13th JulyIDLE VALLEYStroll along the river Idle then enjoycream tea and strawberries back at theIdle Valley Centre, Cost £2 pp17 JulyMANTON GALAJuly 17th/18thFabulous Arts inBassetlaw getsoff to an amazingstart with theChesterfield CanalFestival, WorksopRugby Club10.00 am -5.00 pm daily,admission free.July 17thCONCERT WITH SHEFFIELDYOUTH ORCHESTRAThe Crossing CentreJuly 17thBEGINNING WITH POND DIPPING10.00 am - 1.00 pm, Idle Valley NatureReserve, RetfordContact: Rural Learning Centre,Trawl the water and see what you canfind hiding beneath. £10 per person.Booking essential. Tel: 01777 713 945July 17thCHARCOAL-MAKING WORKSHOP9.00 am - 3.00 pmVenue: Treswell Wood, Treswell, RetfordContact: Samantha ListerStudy the entire process of how tomake both barbeque and artist’scharcoal with local craftsman RayLister! £30 per person, bookingessential. BBQ lunch.Tel: 07791 544 061July 18thRACE FOR LIFEwww.raceforlife.org.uk - Clumber ParkTel: 0871 641 1111July 18thJuly 18thCountry Fair and Classic Car Show,Langold Counrty ParkTel Gill Freeman, 01909 732 337July 18thANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW,Sutton Cum Lound, 11.00 am,Tel: 07976696359July 24th - July 25thWILDLIFE WEEKENDWildlife displays, ConservationCentre, Clumber Park10.30 am – 4.30 pm.Tel: 01909 544917July 24thBASKET-MAKING10.00 am - 3.00 pm Treswell Wood,Treswell, RetfordMake your own egg or berry basketfrom locally sourced organic willow.£40 per person. Booking essential.Tel: 07791 544 061July 24thJOHN KIRKPATRICKThe Acorn Theatre, Worksop. 7.30 pmTel:01909 501817July 27thFAMILY ORIENTEERING AT IDLE VALLEYIdle Valley Nature Reserve, RetfordA fun walking trail around this beautiful sitelasting around 2 - 3 hours. Children mustbe accompanied.Begin your adventure between 10.00 amand12 noon. Booking essential.Tel: 01777 713 945July 29thBUTTERFLIES AND BEES AT IDLE VALLEY10.30 am - 12.00 pmFind out more about the wonderful worldof butterflies and bees. Booking essential.Tel: 01777 713 945July 29thHelping HedgehogsJuly 31st - Aug 14thSUMMER EXHIBITIONRyton Park School on MemorialAvenue, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm includingSundays, FREE admission,Worksop Arts Society.Aug 2nd - Aug 6thTHEATRE WEEK 2Acorn Theatre, WorksopAug 8thRURAL RIDES – GUIDED BIKE RIDESPower to the PeopleTuxford Car Park, adjacent The Sun Inn10.30 am (approx 3 hours)Tel: 0115 9773169September 17thLAST NIGHT OF THE PROMSCarlton-in-Lindrick CentreWith Whitwell Brass Band.Further details to follow.Darin Smith1.00 pm - 2.30 pm Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre, RetfordDiscover more about hedgehogs andhow to encourage them into yourgarden. Spaces are limited -booking essential.Tel: 01777 713 945