In the News
Beaumond House Hospice
Newark-based hospice charity, Beaumond House Hospice Care, has grown the sustainability and capability of its Hospice at Home service with the addition of two new electric vehicles.
The National Trust, Clumber Park
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
During the winter months, with limited daylight hours and low temperatures, we tend to be in our gardens less. So what does gardening at the most wonderful time of the year look like?
NORTH NOTTS BID
North Nottinghamshire communities unite through handmade poppy displays for remembrance day
Paying tribute to those who have fallen, North Notts BID is showcasing community contributions to Remembrance Day across Worksop, Retford, and Harworth and Bircotes.
Sherwood Forest Trust - Christmas Events
Festive Walks and Wreath-Making with the Sherwood Forest Trust
This winter, the Sherwood Forest Trust is inviting local people to step outdoors and celebrate the season with a programme of festive events.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA)
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's charity Christmas concert - Nottingham Arts Theatre on Friday 28th November
Tickets are selling fast for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's charity Christmas concert!
Sherwood Forest Trust - Christmas Events
Festive Walks and Wreath-Making with the Sherwood Forest Trust
This winter, the Sherwood Forest Trust is inviting local people to step outdoors and celebrate the season with a programme of festive events.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA)
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's charity Christmas concert - Nottingham Arts Theatre on Friday 28th November
Tickets are selling fast for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's charity Christmas concert!
Teresa Bovey
Festive Bites
Quick & easy festive ideas, treats & recipes.
By food demonstrator & home economist, Teresa Bovey.
In The News
Beaumond House goes electric for Hospice at Home service
The hospice has two new electric vehicles to provide palliative care to people living in their own homes.
Nottingham charity reveals world-first model of shared leadership
While Britain grapples with cultural division, a creative hub in Nottingham has proven how a diverse community where more than 52 languages are spoken can be a united force for positive change
North Nottinghamshire communities unite through handmade poppy displays for remembrance day
Paying tribute to those who have fallen, North Notts BID is showcasing community contributions to Remembrance Day across Worksop, Retford, and Harworth and Bircotes.
Festive Walks and Wreath-Making with the Sherwood Forest Trust
This winter, the Sherwood Forest Trust is inviting local people to step outdoors and celebrate the season with a programme of festive events.
New Art Exchange (NAE)
Nottingham charity reveals world-first model of shared leadership
While Britain grapples with cultural division, a creative hub in Nottingham has proven how a diverse community where more than 52 languages are spoken can be a united force for positive change
NORTH NOTTS BID
North Nottinghamshire communities unite through handmade poppy displays for remembrance day
Paying tribute to those who have fallen, North Notts BID is showcasing community contributions to Remembrance Day across Worksop, Retford, and Harworth and Bircotes.
Sherwood Forest Trust - Christmas Events
Festive Walks and Wreath-Making with the Sherwood Forest Trust
This winter, the Sherwood Forest Trust is inviting local people to step outdoors and celebrate the season with a programme of festive events.
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
During the winter months, with limited daylight hours and low temperatures, we tend to be in our gardens less. So what does gardening at the most wonderful time of the year look like?
Made
Clumber Park.
In Full Bloom: Summer In The Garden
Smart, simple tasks to keep your veggies thriving, flowers blooming, and loungers well-earned. By Dene Wood, Head Gardener at Clumber Park.
Lauren White, UnJumble.
House Rules. By Lauren White, UnJumble.
Always thinking about having a good old tidy up, but never quite getting round to it? You’re not alone.
Andrew Preston Design
The Art Of Bespoke Furniture
With over 25 years of experience, Andrew Preston Design transforms your vision into beautifully functional, custom-made pieces that enhance both domestic and commercial spaces.
No Mow May
No Mow May 2025 – Power To The Flowers
Plantlife’s No Mow May is here – let’s give power
to the flowers!
Sherwood Forest & Budby South Forest
Robin Hood’s Winter Watch
How volunteers, birds and berries keep the forest thriving. By Robert James, Sherwood Forest & Budby South Forest.
Duncan & Toplis
The Autumn Budget?
A widening shortfall in public finances: Will businesses or taxpayers bear the burden in the Autumn Budget?
Duncan & Toplis
The Autumn Budget?
A widening shortfall in public finances: Will businesses or taxpayers bear the burden in the Autumn Budget?
East Midlands Chamber
Upscaling Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire firms can get funding and support from new programme
Businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire looking to grow are invited to join a new programme of events and workshops made up of tailored academic and business support, with funding also available.
Ransom Wood Business Park
A Unique Business Haven... Welcome to Ransom Wood Business Park
Nestled within 70 acres of lush woodland in Nottinghamshire, Ransom Wood Business Park offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, historical charm, and contemporary business potential. This inspiring setting offers far more than just flexible office space—it’s a dynamic hub where companies can f…
healthy change
Changing Habits For Health
In our last issue we looked at taking a fresh approach to your perfume and how a little change can mean a lot. In this issue Clare Wildman, member of The Wellness Network looks at making new habits as part of a healther lifestyle and looking at how to approach making those changes and some key tips…
lets get thriving
Thrive in 2022
Thrive Health Management's founder Pete Edwards is a strength coach and personal trainer.
Health & Fitness
Navigating Parental Ageing With Grace
As our parents grow older, we often find ourselves in completely uncharted emotional territory. We are not really programmed to watch the people who once raised us begin to slow down—physically, mentally, or emotionally—and it can often evoke a mix of grief, anxiety, and helplessness. But through my coaching journey and personal experiences, I’ve learned that there are tools available to support us in navigating this stage of life with compassion, resilience, and even joy.
Made
Chris Collins, Life Coach
Finding Your ‘Success’ In 2025
Discover how positive psychology and strengths-based living can change success from chasing awards to living a meaningful, values-based life of wellbeing and fulfillment. By Chris Collins, Life Coach.
Made
Chris Collins, Life Coach.
Which Of Your Brains Is The Boss? (And Is It Really Helping You?)
Three brains are better than one... By Chris Collins, Life Coach.
Made
Getting Through The Festive Season
Katie Hogg
The Truth About Carbs
Katie Hogg
The R.E.S.T Practice
Katie Hogg
John Flynn Opticians
Katie Hogg
Opinion
Girl About Town...Retford
Location Location
Retford is located eight miles east of the town of Worksop, 16 miles south-east of Doncaster, 31 miles from Nottingham, 23 miles west of Lincoln and 129 miles north of London. It nestles peacefully in the valley of the River Idle and the heritage-rich Chesterfield Canal passes through it’s centre.
Gemma-Louise King
In this edition it’s Worksop’s time to shine…
Girl About Town... Worksop
Our Girl About Town reporter, Gemma-Louise King, brings you neighbourhood know-how and a round up of places, people and things to look out for, with of course the 'Made' sparkle.
Gemma-Louise King
Exploring Bawtry
Girl About Bawtry...
Our Girl About Town reporter, Gemma-Louise King, brings you neighbourhood know-how and a round up of places, people and things to look out for, with of course the 'Made' sparkle.
In this edition she visits the rather lovely Bawtry…
Gemma-Louise King
Girl About Nottingham...
Gemma-Louise King
Girl About Town
Gemma-Louise King
Linzi at ‘that black & white cat’ weddings
Love Under Open Skies
The insider guide to pulling off the perfect outdoor wedding.
By Linzi at ‘that black & white cat’ weddings.
that black & white cat Wedding Planning
The Top 5 Secrets To Successful Wedding Planning
You have just started planning your wedding celebrations and you have been busy scouring the internet for insider tips and advice on how to make your wedding absolutely amazing! Well look no further, Linzi from ‘that black & white cat’ weddings is on hand to help.
Wedding Feature. Anna Rose Heaton
Mindful Marriage
How To Have A Sustainable & Budget Friendly Eco-Wedding...
Little Posy Wedding Photography
Little Posy Wedding Photography
Every wedding tells a story. The perfect way to keep these stories alive is through photographs that you can cherish forever.
Claire, from Little Posy Photography, is on hand to capture the real smiles, the real emotions and the laughter that tell the story of your day.
Video
Exploring The Wild Side...
He is the outdoor adventure video creator that’s been inspiring people of all ages and fitness levels to put on their hiking boots, pitch a tent, climb mountains, and even pack a steak! Made catches up with the man who grew up in Notts and is followed by thousands of budding and pro outdoor enthusi…
After returning to her hometown, Lucy Brouwer rediscovered Nottingham through the eyes of a Victorian architect. What began as a spark of curiosity became
a passion for storytelling, a love of local history—and
a walking tour that’s changing how people see their city. Made discovers more...
Made
Rachel Carter
Breaking The Mould
Rachel Carter’s sculptures stand proud in world-class gardens and heritage sites, arresting in their form and visually delightful. Made went to visit the sculptor to discover their deeper narrative of history, identity, and rebellion against convention.
The Battle of Stoke Field
The Battle of Stoke Field - 1487.
The Battle of Stoke Field remains one of the most significant, yet
often overlooked, events in the history of the Wars of the Roses. Made goes to visit the Heritage Trail dedicated to the battle ground near East Stoke, where Henry VII triumphed, paving the way for the enduring Tudor dynasty.
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
Nottingham restaurant beefs up Thursday with new steak night offer
A favoured restaurant in Nottingham is giving foodies from across Nottinghamshire an added incentive to eat out on Thursday nights.
The Festival Of Food And Drink. 20 & 21 Sep.
The Countdown to a Culinary Extravaganza at Thoresby Park this September
With less than four weeks to go before Thoresby Park opens its gates for another helping of the Festival of Food and Drink, it’s time to grab your tickets for a sensational weekend of foodie entertainment.
Fashion
Effortless Precision In Summer Fashion
A masterclass in dressing with intent, even in the heat.
Renavé Wellbeing and Aesthetics Clinic. Dr. Bethany Rushworth.
The Window To The Soul
How advancements in aesthetic medicine have led to a paradigm shift in the treatment for under eye concerns. An insight with Dr. Bethany Rushworth.
Winter Warmers
Stay festive with Christmassy colours and gorgeous fabrics available from Joe Browns. www.joebrowns.co.uk
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA)
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's charity Christmas concert - Nottingham Arts Theatre on Friday 28th November
Tickets are selling fast for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's charity Christmas concert!
Light Post Farm: 22 November to 23 December 2025
Enchanting New Trail to Shine a Festive Light on Family Fun
Light Post Farm is back with a brand-new after-dark Christmas trail, bringing together the team behind the region’s biggest family festival, Gloworm, with the award-winning White Post Farm to create one of the East Midlands’ most magical festive experiences.
Young Hustlers: Sunday 19 October 2025
The Spectacular Lumini Will Be at Nottingham Family Festival This October Half Term
The Lumini, a spectacular inflatable sculpture described as ‘a sensory dream’, is returning to the Young Hustlers festival this October.
Nottdance
Nottdance To Energise The City Through Month-Long Dance Festival
AFTER a three-year break nottdance, the unique celebration of extraordinary dance, is back with tickets now on sale.