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Bassetlaw District Council e-Newsletter

Construction starts on Priory redevelopment

The ambition of creating a new and exciting leisure and entertainment venue in the heart of Worksop Town Centre is becoming a reality as construction has begun at the Priory.

The occasion was marked by local leaders and key stakeholders in the project earlier this month as they gathered to launch the next phase of the development.

Visitors to the town centre will be able to see regular progress on site over the coming months as a new building is constructed that will host impressive facilities, including a climbing wall, indoor adventure play area, and a bowling alley.

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Centre Stage for Worksop u3a at Festival Celebration

Museum prepares for
a magical evening of outdoor theatre

Harworth & Bircotes to Host Free Community Get-Active Event

The open-air stage in Kings’ Park will come alive this August as Panto in the Park returns, bringing laughter, fun and family-friendly entertainment to the heart of Retford.

This year’s line-up features The Wizard of Oz on Monday 10 August, Rapunzel on Tuesday 18 August and Sleeping Beauty on Wednesday 26 August, with each performance starting at 2pm and lasting around 50 minutes.

Hundreds of families are expected to gather on the grassy hillside to enjoy award-winning performances from Tailgate Theatre Company. Known for their colourful productions and high-energy performances, the much-loved troupe will once again bring their unique brand of panto magic to the award-winning Kings’ Park.

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Family Art Fun Day

Date: Saturday, 8th August 2026.

Location: Bottom of Bridge Street, Worksop.

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Free event, open to all! Activities include: 

• Graffiti Workshop
• Face Painting
• Arts and Crafts
• Meet Jessie and Woody from Toy Story (10:00am to 1:00pm)
• Dance Troupes

For more information visit the Discover Worksop Facebook page.

Know Your Place: Trent Valley

’Residents from across the Trent Valley have already had their say - have you?

We want to know your views, so join the big conversation about all things local and help to shape the future of your local community. Let us know your priorities by completing our community survey below.

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Worksop Together Event Survey

In 2025 Worksop Together community engagement involved 700 people who live, learn or work in Worksop.

Their feedback shaped the priorities included in the Worksop Together investment plan which successfully secured funding in April 2026.

One of the top 20 priorities identified in 2025 was the need for more events in the town centre.

Worksop Together board is now exploring opportunities to bring more events to Worksop and would like to hear your views on the type of events you would like to see.

Your feedback will help the board to understand what you want, what barriers exist, and how future events can be designed to better meet local needs.

Complete the survey.

Summer of Play at Clumber Park

Summer of Play at Clumber Park is back for its fourth year and runs from Saturday 18 July – Sunday 6 September.

The refreshed programme features six interactive play zones packed with experiences and activities designed to spark imagination and inspire adventure.

Alongside the play zones, families can enjoy free ukulele workshops and storytelling sessions, as well as additional bookable activities such as yoga and craft sessions, movement and mindfulness sessions, nature dyeing workshops, The Big Tree Climb and live pantomime performances on the Parsonage Lawn from Talegate Theatre Productions.

Visitors can enjoy a memorable day out for all ages, set against the backdrop of a 3,800-acre historic country estate. Summer of Play is free to visitors, admission into the park applies.

Find out the full details of all activities at Clumber Park this summer

Daily summer bus service to connect more communities with Clumber Park

A new daily bus service connecting Worksop and Clumber Park will launch this summer, helping more people access nature, heritage and free family activities throughout the school holidays.

Running from Saturday 25 July to Sunday 6 September, the service is being funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, in partnership with the National Trust.

The route will run three times a day, every day, linking Worksop Train Station, Worksop Bus Station, Manton Depots and Clumber Park, before returning along the same route.

More Information.

"Black Dust, Bright Stories"

Share your mining story and help to preserve our local history. 

Do you have memories, stories, photographs, objects, artwork, or family connections linked to our area's mining history? 

Bassetlaw Museum and the Oasis Community Centre are bringing members of the mining community together to help create a lasting archive of mining in our region and would love you to be part of it. 

Share your experiences and personal stories, and record your memories for future generations. 

Whether you worked in the mines, have family connections or simply want to preserve and important part of history, come along and share your story. 

Wednesday 15 July, 6pm to 8pm at The Oasis Centre, 2a Longfellow Drive, Worksop. 

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