Rotary Swimathon, Light Up A Life, Scam Emails & More
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Retford Rotary Swimathon Is Back
After a year off, the Swimathon will be back on Saturday, March 6th 2027.
The Rotary team are working hard to put the arrangements in place and some of that hard work has already borne fruit.
Nine Bassetlaw District Council Councillors have each given the Club £100 from the BDC Councillor Community Grant to help cover the cost of the event. Thank you for your support.
Five members of the Rotary team were handed a cheque for £900 by Retford Mayor Councillor Malachi Carroll - East Retford West and Councillor David Naylor- Retford South- Ordsall, representing the nine Councillors, with three members of Retford Leisure Centre team along.
It may be a while away, but get the date in your diaries.
Content courtesy of Rotary Club of Retford
Hospice invites local residents to attend “comforting” remembrance celebration this Christmas
Beaumond House Hospice Care’s Light up a Life service offers the opportunity to remember loved ones at a special time of year
Newark-based charity, Beaumond House Hospice Care, has announced details of its annual Light up a Life service, giving supporters the chance to remember those they’ve lost in the run-up to Christmas.
Taking place at St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark at 6:30pm on Wednesday 9 December, the service will incorporate readings, songs and time for reflection. Guests will also be able to light candles, hang personalised tags on the Christmas tree and make dedications to loved ones online, which will be displayed on a virtual tree of remembrance.
One supporter who will be attending the service is Shirley, whose husband John was cared for by Beaumond House after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
She said:
“John was a devoted family man. He would do anything for anyone if he could. About two months after his diagnosis, his mobility started to decline and I was struggling to cope. The support from Beaumond House made a huge difference - it helped take some of the pressure off me and meant I could spend time being John’s wife, rather than always being his carer.
“I first attended Light up a Life the first Christmas after John died. Being able to pause, reflect, light a candle and remember him alongside others who understood was incredibly important. Since then, my daughter has attended with me and together we’ve found comfort in the event and everything it represents. It brings a sense of peace during a very difficult time.”
Caroline Swindin, Head of Fundraising at Beaumond House Hospice Care, added:
“Light up a Life is such a special event, bringing the community together to support one another as we remember loved ones at what can be a difficult time of year.
“Christmas is a time for celebration with family and friends, so it can feel hard when people are missing from the festivities, but the Light up a Life service helps us find comfort by talking about those we’ve lost and remembering the happy times
“We welcome dedications and attendance from everyone - not just those with a connection to Beaumond House - and your donations will help us continue to support patients and families at a time when every moment matters.”
Supporters can now make dedications online ahead of the service. To make a dedication and book tickets for the service, please visit www.beaumondhouse.co.uk/events/light-up-a-life.
For more information about Beaumond House, please visit www.beaumondhouse.co.uk or call 01636 610556 to speak to a member of the team.
HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!
Vote for the Coca‑Cola Christmas Truck's Next Stop
Voting opened on October 20 on the Coca-Cola website, giving towns the chance to secure a stop during November and December.
It marks the first time members of the public have been given a direct say on the truck's tour route.
For the first time EVER people across Great Britain can help shape where the iconic Coca‑Cola Christmas Truck brings its festive magic next.
Vote now to give your town the chance to be considered for a special visit from the Coca‑Cola Christmas Truck https://www.coca-cola.com/gb/en/offerings/christmas/truck-tour
Received an email that looks like the one below
⚠️ This is a scam! Do not click the link. ⚠️
This claims to be from the People's Postcode Lottery and offers a scratch advent calendar with promises of 'top festive prizes'. This is not a genuine offer, it's not from the People's Postcode Lottery and there will be no top festive prizes.
Christmas has definitely not come early❗
Please be wary of emails like this that offer prizes. They often use brand names to try to add authenticity and rely on some people being signed up to the official service and assuming it's therefore legitimate. If you are not sure, stop, think fraud!
Content courtesy of Lincolnshire Police
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Bassetlaw Today
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