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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
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
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
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)
Tickets are selling fast for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's charity Christmas concert!
Sherwood Forest Trust - Christmas Events
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)
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

The hospice has two new electric vehicles to provide palliative care to people living in their own homes.
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
Paying tribute to those who have fallen, North Notts BID is showcasing community contributions to Remembrance Day across Worksop, Retford, and Harworth and Bircotes.
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)
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
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
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?
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Clumber Park.
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.
Always thinking about having a good old tidy up, but never quite getting round to it? You’re not alone.

Andrew Preston Design
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
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
A widening shortfall in public finances: Will businesses or taxpayers bear the burden in the Autumn Budget?
East Midlands Chamber
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
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
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 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.
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Chris Collins, Life Coach
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.
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Chris Collins, Life Coach.
Three brains are better than one... By Chris Collins, Life Coach.
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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…
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
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
The insider guide to pulling off the perfect outdoor wedding. By Linzi at ‘that black & white cat’ weddings.
that black & white cat 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
How To Have A Sustainable & Budget Friendly Eco-Wedding...
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…
Watson Fothergill Walk
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...
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Rachel Carter
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 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
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.
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
A masterclass in dressing with intent, even in the heat.
Renavé Wellbeing and Aesthetics Clinic. Dr. Bethany Rushworth.
How advancements in aesthetic medicine have led to a paradigm shift in the treatment for under eye concerns. An insight with Dr. Bethany Rushworth.
Stay festive with Christmassy colours and gorgeous fabrics available from Joe Browns. www.joebrowns.co.uk
Keep your Christmas break wardrobe casual with neutral and calm colours...

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA)
Tickets are selling fast for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance's charity Christmas concert!
Light Post Farm: 22 November to 23 December 2025
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 Lumini, a spectacular inflatable sculpture described as ‘a sensory dream’, is returning to the Young Hustlers festival this October.
Nottdance
AFTER a three-year break nottdance, the unique celebration of extraordinary dance, is back with tickets now on sale.