The villages surrounding Gainsborough are very active, each offering a variety of regular weekly and monthly activities in their halls and churches. Look out for concerts, dramas, talks and craft fairs too. See below for regular meetings and events. Keep watching this page!
Although there are no regular bus services in most villages there is no need to feel stranded. CallConnect public bus service is there to provide a service on demand. If you need to travel to Gainsborough or another village, journeys can be booked via phone or through their APP.
CallConnect Gainsborough buses operate in the villages listed above. The service is open to all ages and concessions passes are accepted. Their friendly drivers can also pick up/drop off passengers from their homes.
Senior schools are mainly based in Gainsborough. See the Useful Numbers page for details of these.
Village Book Club. 7pm - 9pm. £2 includes refreshments. All welcome.
Beckingham & District Gardeners’ Club meet in the Rec Room at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Mon of each month. “If you are interested in gardening, the environment or related subjects, why not come along. As well as talks from gardeners and naturalists, members socialise and have summer trips to gardens and places of gardening interest.” Phone Pat Hooton 01427 890357 / 07776060247 for details.
Coffee Stop. 11am to 3pm. All welcome to this very lively club!
Established 1948. Outdoor Lawn Bowls for active & social wellbeing. Mid – April to end September. Coaching available for inexperienced players. Bowling Green adjacent to Beckingham Village Hall. DN10 4FX, off roundabout at junction of A631 & A620. New members welcome – telephone 07935 549045.
Line Dancing at Beckingham & Saundby village hall. 7pm start and £5 per session. Phone Paul for further details on 07977 879641.
Stepping Stone Scribblers. Writing for Mental Health. Sessions are run by Bill and Kate from the Stepping Stone Theatre for Mental Health. 1pm - 3pm.
Loads going on at Corringham Village Hall! For more info phone Jo 01427 838223 or Trish 07885 427546.
The Corringham Craft Club meets every Monday 2pm - 4pm. Bring your own craft or just turn up for a natter. £3 per session including tea and biscuits. Corringham Village Hall. For more info phone Jo 01427 838223.
Coffee Morning. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes served the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. 9am - 11am. Corringham Village Hall. Everyone welcome.
Monthly Quiz Night. Starts 8pm. Teas and coffee served and raffle. £3.50 per session. Held last Monday each month. Corringham Village Hall. Phone Jo 01427 838223 for further details.
Eyes down for the monthly Bingo session. 2pm start. All welcome. Phone Jo 01427 838223 for further details.
"By joining Young Farmers you have the opportunity to gain and develop skills, work within your community, take part in FUN competitions, and enjoy a dynamic social life plus so MUCH more."
Ages 13 - 28yrs. For time and venue details phone 07958 472646 or 07932 434118.
Knit & Natter club meets at Gringley Community Centre every Weds 10.00-12.00. £3 per session.
Exercise for the over 50's class. Mondays 10am - 10.45am. £6 per session. Gringley Community Centre. Phone Annie 07961 187834 for details.
Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi classes. Thursdays. 7pm start. £6 per session. Gringley Community Centre. Phone Annie 07961 187834 for details.
Gringley History Club holds regular meetings/talks/events throughout the year. For more details visit https://www.gringleyhistory.org.uk/index.php
The Gringley WI meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Gringley Community Centre. Visit https://www.thewi.org.uk for an overview of the organisation. For more details of the Gringley branch contact 01777 818823.
Weekly Whist Drive held Thurs 2pm
at Knaith Village Hall.
Contact Pat 01427 629250.
Weekly Whist Drive held Mon 7pm at the Methodist schoolroom Laughton. Contact Margo 01427 628830 or Pat 01427 629250.
Twice monthly Craft Club meets at Lea Methodist Church 10-11.30am. Bring your own craft or try others or just come for the chat! All welcome.
The Lea WI offers a wide range of activities and meets up on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. Visit https://www.thewi.org.uk for an overview of the organisation. For more details of the Lea branch contact 01427 615382 or 01427 616070.
Clubbercise is an aerobics based fitness class in the dark with flashing lights and uplifting music. For any fitness level ages 16+ Something for everyone from toning, combat, 90’s & dance it really is the feel good fitness class.
Tues classes at 6.15pm & 7.10pm. Kexby/Upton Village Hall.
Bookings & info
Monthly Book Swap. Choose a book, swap a book, recommend a book. Have a drink, a snack and a chat. All Welcome. 10am to 12am First Saturday of each month. Marton Methodist Chapel.
Misterton Bowls Club runs from April to September each year at the Misterton Sports Ground. All levels and ages welcome. Contact David on 01427 890936 for more details.
Rhymes, songs and stories. 2.30pm weekly at Misterton Library.
All levels welcome to the Brushstrokes Art Group. The club meets every Friday from 11am - 1pm at the Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton. For more details contact Joanne on 07962 147853 or Sandra on 07808 480892.
Misterton Gardeners Club meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton. For more details contact Joanne on 07962 147853 or Sandra on 07808 480892. .
“We are a friendly group of people who enjoy creating art in a relaxed atmosphere at the Eau Centre in Scotter each Wednesday. Sessions run from 9.30 am to 11.30 am and cost just £3 per session. We welcome new members and would be delighted to hear from you if you would like to find out more. Contact us either by email: scotterart@gmail.com or call in to see us any Wednesday”.
Scotter Bowls Club opens every April and welcomes new members. Has multiple teams competing in leagues and competitions. Situated on Scotter Rd near the Scotter Village Hall. Contact Stephanie Parman on 01724 761820 for more details.
Display of Scotter memorabilia. Come along to view or bring along photos and memories to share.
Tuesdays 10am to 12pm and second Saturday of month 10am to 12pm. Scotter Methodist Chapel. Contact Sue Mumby 07585 447725 for details. Please note the centre will be closed during the summer school holidays.
New Age Kurling. Mondays 2.15pm - 3.50pm. Scotter Village Hall. New members always welcome. £3 per session (includes refreshments). Contact Sue Mumby 07585 447725 for details.
Short Mat Bowls club meet every Friday 3.30pm - 5.30pm at Scotter Village Hall. £3 per session. Phone 07704 058155 for detils.
Weekly Textile Group meets on Mondays 2pm - 4pm at the Methodist Chapel, Scotter. Includes knitting and sewing and chat! £2 per session. All welcome. Contact Vera Johnson 01724 763513 for details.
Weekly Whist Drive held Tues 7pm at the Methodist Schoolroom Scotter. Contact Philip 01724 867902.
The Upton cum Kexby Short Mat Bowls club meet on Thursdays at 7.30pm from Sept - April. For more details contact 01427 838347.
The Friendship Club at Upton has a variety of activities including bingo, crafts and trips plus teas and chat! Meeting are on Thursdays 2pm - 4pm every two weeks at Upton Methodist Chapel. All welcome.
"Chatterbox" Teas, coffee, biscuits and chat. 10.30am - 12pm. Raffle and Bring and Buy. Refreshments. £1. Third Weds of each month. All Saint's Church, Upton. All welcome.
The Upton cum Kexby WI offers a wide range of activities and meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visit https://www.thewi.org.uk for an overview of the organisation. For more details of the branch contact 01427 838347.
Monthly Coffee Morning. Tea, coffee, nibbles, bring and buy stall and raffle. 10.30-11.45am. All welcome.
"Made with Love Craft Fair." 10am - 2pm. Walkeringham Village Hall. Tables available £10.
Annual May Day Celebrations at Hemswell Village. Loads to see and do! 1pm onwards. Maypole Street, Hemswell.
Art Exhibition featuring work of Misterton art group Brushstrokes. Art & prints for sale. Refreshments. 10am - 3pm Church Rooms, Misterton. Free entry.
"Sheffield Gang Wars." Talk by Martin Rowley recounting the 1920's gang wars in Sheffield. 7.45pm start. Gringley Community Centre. For more details phone 07548 247674.
Annual Walkeringham Classic Car Show. 10am - 4pm. Walkeringham Village Hall Playing Fields. All types of classic vehicles welcome - £5 entry fee. Food stalls and hot & cold drinks.
Fundraiser for the British Red Cross. Open Day at Ellicar Gardens at Gringley on the Hill. "Explore the 5 acre wildlife friendly gardens & say hello to our rare breed pets and Golden Guernsey goats. A lovely day out for wildlife enthusiasts and garden lovers." Admission adults £5, children over 2 £3.50. Detail & directions on
www.ellicar.co.uk or visit our FB page @ Ellicar Pools and Landscapes.
Open Gardens & Classic Cars at Gringley on the Hill. Loads and loads to see and do! Raising funds for local causes. 11am - 4pm. Tickets available now.
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