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AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP - DUNHAM
10 Cartright Close, Dunham on Trent, NG22 0UN.
01777 228378
Mondays 7.30pm at Dunham Village Hall.

ANSTON LADIES CHOIR
01909 566043
Provides musical entertainment for retirement homes. Large variety of music.

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
St Nicholas Court, 25-27 Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AR.
01909 989 7520 

eastmidlands@artscouncil.org.uk
 
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk

ARTS PAGES - ONLINE - REGIONAL 
http://www.arts.org.uk
 

ARTS TRAINING CENTRAL
16 New Street, Leicester, LE1 5NJ.
0116 242 5202
info@artstrainingcentral.co.uk
 
http://www.artstrainingcentral.co.uk
 
ATC is the Regional Training Centre for the Arts in the East Midlands, and is both a client and a Key Strategic Partner of East Midlands Arts. It provides a range of facilities, advisory services, and training programmes in support of the professional development of artists, performers, and other arts practitioners in the region in ways which will help them to increase their prospects for income and employment.

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BAND - CRESWELL COLLIERY BRASS
01909 472978 
woffy@btinternet.com
www.freewebs.com/creswellband 
To provide concerts and performances for the general public, to provide facilities for brass instrumentalists and to provide learning facilities for potential brass instrumentalists. Practice Mondays and Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30 at the Methodist Church in Clowne.

BAND - HARWORTH BRASS
The Secretary, 147 Station Road, Bawtry, DN10 6QD.
tonykathryndodds@tiscali.co.uk  
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e are a local band that have foundations of 135 years and we are surfacing again!. Please contact for information on joining or engagements/hire.

BAND - MINERS WELFARE - MALTBY
The Secretary, 5 Kevin Grove, Hellaby, Rotherham, S66 8HF.
01709 542487
Concerts, marches, galas, anything to do with Brass Band music.

BAND - WELBECK ESTATES - BRASS
Honeysuckle Cottage, 7 Markland View, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4HX.
01909 723555
Margaret@dryden2589.fsnet.co.uk 
Progressing 4th section band. Accepting bookings for the summer season. New players(all age groups)welcome. Practice night Tuesday 7.0pm Band Room Holbeck Woodhouse.

BAND - WHITWELL - BRASS
100 Long Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, Notts S81 9AU.
01909 733466 
ijerskine@hotmail.com
 
www.whitwellbrassband.co.uk
 
Local brass band. Meets Mon & Thur 7.00pm-8.30pm and Sat 9.30am-11.30am (beginners group) at Whitwell Centre. View website for more details.

BAND - WORKSOP MINERS WELFARE
The Secretary,
214, Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF.
01909 476066 
secretary@worksopminerswelfareband.org.uk
 
http://www.worksopminerswelfareband.org.uk
 
Community based brass band with two youth ensembles fulfils civic and charitable engagements.

BASSETLAW MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
40 Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6LD.
01777 713749

BELL RINGERS - SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN GUILD OF
The Secretary, 8 Strawberry Road, Retford, DN22 7EL.
01777 703072
Church Bell ringing.

BLYTH PLAYERS
The Secretary, 42 Beech Avenue, Worksop, S81 0RU.
01909 531289
Drama Society. Plays, pantomimes, revues. With adult and junior members.

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CANNON SINGERS
The Musical Director, Oak Tree Farm, Eaton, Retford, DN22 0PS.
01777 702171
The ladies choir for all occasions. New members always welcome. Practise at Ordsall Methodist Chapel every Wednesday 7.00pm.

CHAMBER CHOIR - NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
The School Secretary, Worksop College, Worksop, S80 3AP.
01909 537100
diane@worksopcollege.co.uk
A four part choir of approximately 45 members, singing secular and sacred music. Rehearsals at Worksop College. Always looking for new members. Any level enquiries welcome.

CLUMBER PLAYERS
81 Norfolk Street, Worksop, S80 1LE.
01909 482776 

gilly@callaby.plus.com
 
http://www.clumberplayers.org.uk
 
Open Air Classical Theatre group performing plays, usually Shakespeare, in The Old Turning Yard, Clumber Park, Worksop.

CORE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
19 Park Street, Worksop, S80 1HW.
01909 473749 
chris@coremedia.co.uk
 
http://www.coremedia.co.uk
 
Our main recording studio is in Worksop, with the latest computer hardware and ISDN, we can link to any other ISDN studio in the world. We can produce the highest quality audio to meet your demands.

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DONCASTER YOUTH JAZZ ASSOCIATION
Northern Jazz Centre, Beckett Road, Doncaster, DN2 4AA
01302 320002 
manager@dyja.info
 
http://www.dyja.info
 

DUKERIES DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY
The Secretary, Barley Mill, 1 St.Bartholomews Court, Sutton, Retford,
DN22 8PL.
01777 711296
The promotion of the appreciation, enjoyment and care of the arts both for its own members and members of the public. Periodic visits to locations associated with historic artefacts & buildings.

DUKERIES THEATRE GROUP
81 Norfolk Street, Worksop, S80 1LE.
01909 482776
Production of 2 plays - spring, autumn. Social events - bowling, outdoor games and dining.

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EES SHOWHIRE
The Old Workshops, 47 Chancery Lane, Retford, DN22 6EU.
01777 704633
mail@showhire.com
http://www.showhire.com
Sound, Lighting & Theatrical Hire, Sales and installation. At Show Hire we understand the problems of putting on a show in venues that are often less than ideal . One phone call to us will solve all your problems!
We also supply and install all the leading makes of stage lighting and sound equipment available in the UK.

ERROL KUKOR - SCULPTOR ARTIST
23A Gateford Road, Worksop, S80 1DY. 
01909 482196 
errol@kukor.worldonline.co.uk
 
http://www.errolkukor.co.uk
 

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FAST FORWARD MOBILE RECORDING FACILITY
24 Warwick Way, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4EB. 
01909 564136 

jgbeaty@fastforward.fsworld.co.uk
 
http://www.recording2u.co.uk
 
We are a family run mobile recording facility, able to record bands, choirs and individuals.  Our aim is to help people make excellent CD recordings in familiar surroundings.

FASTTRACK TO ARTS FUNDING
Marketing Manager, NCC (fasttrack), Leisure Arts, Freepost MID08214, County Hall, Nottingham, NG2 1BR.
0115 9823823 
Grants up to £500. If you are a group that would like to put on an event in North Nottinghamshire and would like to find out whether you qualify, please contact us.

FEED BACK MUSIC PROJECT
6 Avon Way, Worksop, S81 7LB.
01909 487780 
feedback.net@virgin.net
 
http://www.feedbackmusicproject.co.uk 
Sets up concerts in schools throughout the country as part of an initiative that will help further the advancement of the art, particularly in music, for the benefit of all young people nationally.

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GENERALLY G+S
15 Farm View, Ordsall, Retford, DN22 7UJ.
01777 704687
tp.fox@virgin.net
Choral group who enjoy singing Gilbert and Sullivan and similar music. We meet 7.30pm every Monday at Hallcroft Methodist Church, Retford.

GIG GUIDE - EAST MIDLANDS 
dj@beat.co.uk
 
http://www.beat.co.uk/gigs 

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HANDBELL RINGERS - CARLTON IN LINDRICK
The Secretary, 23 Holmhurst Close, Worksop, S81 7DE.
01909 477454
lynn@holme23.freeserve.co.uk
Handbell Ringing - 10 members - 41 bells ringing popular tunes / music hall etc. Audience participation for fun.

HANDBELL RINGERS - ORDSALL CHURCH
10 Bracken Lane, Retford, DN22 7EU.
01777 703276
We give concerts, demonstrations and historical talks.

HANDBELL RINGERS - ST MARY & ST MARTINS
26 Spitalfields, Blyth, Worksop, S81 8EA.
01909 591322
We give concerts in old peoples homes, nursing homes, churches and give talks and demonstrations to groups and organisations.

HARLEY GALLERY
Welbeck Estate, Nr Worksop, S80 3LW.
01909 501700 
info@harley-welbeck.co.uk
 
Located in the heart of the Dukeries. The Gallery includes a Treasury for the display of historic fine and decorative art from public and private collections.

HARWORTH ORGAN ENTHUSIASTS
The Secretary, 35 King Edward Road, Tickhill, DN11 9NU.
01302 744584 
swandawson@onetel.net.uk
 
We hold organ concerts and dances throughout the year. Usually one dance one concert per month. Concerts Sun 2.30-5.00pm. Dances Sat 8.00pm-11.30pm.

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INDIGO BRAVE
Sycamore Millennium Centre, 31 Hungerhill Road, Nottingham, NG3 4NB
0115 9112171 
info@indigobrave.com
 
http://www.indigobrave.com
 
To perform challenging and innovative theatre, pushing boundaries and experimenting with convention to create work which shines a spotlight on our world and provides artistic excellence and quality entertainment.
To empower others to explore their own creativity. To challenge myths and prejudices and offer learning experiences which promote change, healing, integration and development.

INGRID PEARS HOT GLASS STUDIO
Unit 7, East Workshops, The Harley Foundation, Welbeck, Worksop, S80 3LW. 
01909 483855 
ingridpears@hotmail.com
 
Free glass blowing demonstrations Saturdays and Sundays. Design consultations..

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LENA SNOWDEN SINGERS
68 Tiln Road, Retford, DN22 6SW.
01777 708253 
judykewarth@latty.co.uk
 
Concerts wherever and whenever asked. Small expenses charges made except when for charitable organisations. We practise at Hallcroft Methodist Chapel, Hallcroft Road, Retford every Thursday at 7.30pm. New singers always welcome.

LINDRICK PLAYERS
The Secretary, 3 Kingfisher Walk, Gateford, Worksop, S81 8TQ.
01909 509353
Providers of theatrical arts to Carlton in Lindrick and surrounding areas. Two plays and one pantomime per year. We meet Mon evening Village Hall, Long Lane, Carlton in Lindrick. We are always looking for people who are interested in all aspects of putting on a show.

LITTLE THEATRE - RETFORD
Wharf Road, Retford, DN22 6EN.
01777 702002 
webmaster@rlt.org.uk
 
http://www.rlt.org.uk
 
Amateur dramatic society producing 5 plays a year plus special events and an active youth group.

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MAJESTIC THEATRE
The Treasurer, Majestic Theatre, Coronation Street, Retford, DN22 6DX.
01777 706866 
majestictheatreuk@yahoo.co.uk
 
http://www.majestictheatre.co.uk
 
Theatre.

MUSIC - CADES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB
8 Dawber Street, Worksop, S81 7DS.
01909 487069
The choir responds to requests from local churches and organisations to give concerts.

MUSIC AND DRAMA FESTIVAL - WORKSOP
11 Beech Avenue, Worksop, S81 0RU.

MUSIC WORKSHOP - ST MICHAELS
The Chapter House, St Michael's Church, Rectory Road, Retford.
0797 653 6702
Meets on Saturdays in term time at 10.00am. New members are always welcome.
michael@scoremac.demon.co.uk 

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NEW DIRECTIONS
01777 700304
Sparking the imagination of students in schools and further education.

NEW PERSPECTIVES THEATRE COMPANY
The Old Library, Leeming Street, Mansfield, NG18 1NG.
01623 635225 
info@newperspectives.co.uk
 
http://www.newperspectives.co.uk
 
Developing arts for the rural communities of the East Midlands.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE BAND
Director of Music, Notts Police HQ, Bestwood Lodge, Nottingham.
07762 653025

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OPERATIC SOCIETY - AMATEUR - RETFORD
Holly Tree Cottage, Church Street, Sturton Le Steeple, DN22 9HQ.
01427 881203 
mike@retfordoperatic.com
 
http://www.retfordoperatic.com
 
A traditional (est 1920) Operatic Society which performs an annual musical show at the local Majestic Theatre. The society also perform pantomimes and comncerts and has lively social activities. A junior group for under 18's also performs. New members are very welcome!

OPERATIC SOCIETY - DINNINGTON
The Secretary, 60 Nursery Crescent, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4BR.
01909 562465
2 shows per year, 1 panto and 1 musical. Shows rehearsed throughout the year.

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PINCH O SNUFF
The Band Leader, Westfield House, 77 Queen Street, Retford, DN22 7BY.
01777 705335
Dance band for barn dances, ceilidhs and hoe downs.

PURE SOUND - DIGITAL SOUND RECORDING
01427 679731 
pete@puresound.org.uk
 

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RETFORD ART SOCIETY
The Hon Secretary, 10 Byron Close, Darlton, Newark, NG22 0TG.
01777 228715

findpat@hotmail.co.uk
www.retford-art-society.co.uk
Promote fellowship between members, encourage, provide facilities for ART in any form, medium or style by demonstrations, discussions, practical occasions.  Meeting 2/3 times weekly plus monthly and workshops.

RETFORD MALE VOICE CHOIR
17 Newton Street, Retford.
01777 705092
Concerts for fund raising and charity. Exchange visits with Sangerlust choir, Pfungstadt.  Regular practise 7.30pm-9.30pm Hallcroft Methodist Church, Retford.

RETFORD MUSIC 
http://www.retfordmusic.co.uk
 
A resource for musicians in Retford and the North Notts areas.
 

RETFORD MUSIC LIVE 
http://www.retfordmusiclive.org.uk 
Creating performance opportunities for young musicians and crossing the generation gap. 

RYTON CHORALE
Canal Cottage, Blyth Road, Ranby, Retford. DN22 8HZ.
01777 719928
Sue.Doran@thomroth.ac.uk
http://www.rytonchorale.org.uk
 
We meet to practice once a week. There is one main concert per term and sometimes informal ones during term time. You can find us at The Holy Family School, Netherton Road, Worksop on Mondays 7.30pm-9.30pm.

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SCORE MACHINE
The Proprietor, Hamilton Conservatoire, 22 Nelson Street, Retford,
DN22 6LP.
01777 701669 
michael@scoremachine.co.uk
 
http://www.scoremachine.co.uk
Provides a range of musical services. Tuition, arrangements, transcriptions, 16 track MIDI studio, MIDI programing.

SHIREOAKS ON STAGE - (St. Luke's Local Dramatics Group)
38 Fairfax Avenue, Gateford, Worksop, S81 7RH.
We put on a yearly Pantomime with members of the local community. The shows are always written as brand new takes on classics. Email any questions or see the website.
shireoaksonstage@dramatic.co.uk
 
www.angelfire.com/stars4/shireoakspanto 

ST ALBANS ARTS CENTRE
The Secretary, c/o The Rectory, All Hallows Street, Ordsall, Retford,
DN22 7TP.
01777 702286
A local community arts centre with a great range of activity.

STAGES (RETFORD LIVE) AT ELIZABETHEN SCHOOL, RETFORD.
0115 9774589
Regular performances from professional touring theatre companies.

STAPLES SCHOOL OF DANCE
Carolgate, Retford.
01777 704131
A friendly dance school for all ages with high quality teaching of RAD and ISTD ballet, tap and modern. National competitions and productions each year.

STARS OF THE FUTURE
michael@stars-of-the-future.org.uk 
Stars Of The Future is an organisation which promotes music for young people in the Retford area, and provides young musicians in this area with opportunities to perform in public together with the district's older and more experienced musicians.

STUDIO PROJECT
The Co-ordinator, Youth Centre, Retford Leisure Centre, Retford, DN22 7NN.
01777 869003

SWING BLITZ LOUIS
07984 969162 

swingblitzlouis@hotmail.co.uk

http://www.swingblitzlouis.co.uk
 
Male Professional Vintage Swing/Jazz/Blues Vocalist available for private functions, events, corporate events, former Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra Vocalist, excellent testimonials!

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THE CIRCLE
Carlton Road, Worksop.
01909 474458 

info@circlearts.co.uk
http://www.circlearts.co.uk
Community arts centre helping to bring entertainment to the community.

THE MOB
01777 701105
contactus@the-mob.org.uk
http://www.the-mob.org.uk
Youth musical theatre group run by volunteers for 8 - 18 years, see the website for details.

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VILLAGE PLAYERS - EVERTON
The Secretary, 3 Pine Close, Everton, Doncaster, DN10 5DQ.
01777 818833
ev.players@tinyonline.co.uk 
http://www.evplayers.org.uk
Village theatre of great variety, three main productions a year plus musical evenings, murder mystery evenings, visiting professional groups, enthusiasts always welcome.

VINERY WORKSHOPS
01623 842525
Mixed media painting workshops for all abilities based at Cuckney Village Hall, Cuckney.

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WORKSOP FOLK DANCE GROUP
01302 710374 

WORKSOP SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
To benefit local artists by meeting, working and exhibiting together. Practical sessions, demonstrations, discussions and talks.

worksopsofa@aol.com

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YOUNG THEATRE COMPANY
The Director, 40 East Lane, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QW.
01623 824276 
info@youngtheatre.com
 
http://www.youngtheatre.com
 
A Theatre company for all children aged 5 upwards, providing lessons, workshops, projects, holiday activity weeks in performing arts (drama, dance, music, other skills) with regular performing opportunities.