Gainsborough Standard - Lifestyle Feed

It’s a tweet life for Ulley park ranger

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:48 GMT

John Jackson is one of those rare creatures - a man happy in his work.

Win! Tickets to charity music day

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:01:38 GMT

Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity is hosting its first ever unique musical extravaganza Proms at Hodsock Priory - and you could be in the audience.

Scrapbook of women’s memories

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:59:09 GMT

When it comes to history, it’s the little things that are often the most interesting.

3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:26:49 GMT

A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.

Supermarket’s sweet

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:46:39 GMT

Doing the weekly supermarket shop is never the highlight of my week, so I decided to break it up with a visit to Sainsbury’s Restaurant.

Win! Tickets to top ‘Beatles’ show in Rotherham

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:38:50 GMT

Help the producers of The Magic of the Beatles create the authoritative Beatles top ten, and win a pair of tickets to come and see the show at Rotherham Civic Theatre.

Sixth sequel drops a big gear

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:33:27 GMT

Blockbuster sequels are not judged on directorial verve, ingenious plots or award-winning performances, although they certainly help.

Teenager airlifted to hospital after Worksop moped crash

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:06:59 GMT

A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital following a crash on Lincoln Street in Worksop on Sunday (12th May).

Another mini masterstroke

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:20:29 GMT

JUST when it seemed that BMW owned Mini UK had run out of ideas for further developing their impressive range the company has just come up with the seventh family member the all new Mini Paceman which is a coupe interpretation of the Countryman and which has entered a new premium sales sector for Mini writes Bryan Longworth.

Can you solver the murder mystery?

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:34:01 GMT

Murder in Play is a unique comedy thriller which promises to entertain with its clever mix of eccentric characters, complex plot twists and humour.

Carousel at the Majestic Theatre

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:33:19 GMT

There is still time to catch Retford Amateur Operatic Society perform Carousel until Saturday.

Kismet back with Playhouse Creatures

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:32:43 GMT

Kismet are back and courting controversy once again with their latest production, a bawdy, rollicking comic drama laced with innuendo.

Ghost hunt at the Old Nick

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:32:10 GMT

Those brave enough to face the supernatural can enjoy a spooky night of ghost hunting at the Old Nick Theatre next week.

120 High Road, carlton £194,950

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:14:35 GMT

Set within this delightful position, in this much sought after area is this well presented and tastefully decorated four bedroom extended detached family home.

Saddling up with racing brothers

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:34:34 GMT

Maybe it’s the Bradley Wiggins effect, but cycling seems to be enjoying a bit of a heyday.

Delightful afternoon tea

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:09:00 GMT

Planning a wedding is often described as a stressful experience, but so far I’ve enjoyed arranging mine.

Cactus society annual show

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:26:34 GMT

The Sheffield Branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society are hosting their annual show at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens next month.

Trio mark anniversary

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:24:16 GMT

The Crossing in Worksop is celebrating its seventh anniversary in fine musical style tomorrow with the newly-formed female trio Sinopia.

A visual success but lacks depth

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:11:31 GMT

n the captain’s log from the 1960s TV series, James Tiberius Kirk brazenly split an infinitive as the crew of the Enterprise embarked on a five-year mission ‘no boldly go where no man has gone before’.

Riding high in world record bike attempt

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:05 GMT

IF you think of a penny farthing, you are probably imagining a sepia photo of a Victorian gent sitting proudly atop one.