An amateur theatre company based in Carlton-in-Lindrick will be entertaining audiences again this year thanks to a £1,220 grant from a group of Bassetlaw District Councillors.
The funding has contributed to making essential safety improvements to the company’s sound and lighting booth, meaning they can continue to put on future performances in a safe and enjoyable way.
Sam Caudwell, Secretary of Lindrick Players, said: "We are extremely grateful for this grant, which will allow us to bring in a structural engineer to assess and certify our equipment ahead of this year’s productions and those in the future.
“Safety is at the heart of everything we do, both for our members and our audiences, and this support ensures we can continue delivering high‑quality, community theatre with confidence. Investing in this vital work helps safeguard our group for years to come, and we truly appreciate the backing for local arts."
The councillors who contributed parts of their grant to Lindrick Players are: Cllr Robin Carrington-Wilde, Cllr David Pidwell and Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Ward Members for Carlton; Cllr Gill Freeman, Ward Member for Langold; Cllr Tony Eaton, Ward Member for Worksop South; Cllr Susan Shaw, Ward Member for East Retford East and Cllr Graham Oxby, Ward Member for East Retford North.
Cllr Robin Carrington-Wilde, spoke on behalf of the councillors who contributed towards the grant and said: “Alongside my fellow councillors, I’m proud to support the Lindrick Players through this grant funding. The group plays an important role in our community, delivering high‑quality performances throughout the year, and it’s vital that they can continue to do so safely.
“By enabling the hire of a qualified structural engineer to assess the sound and lighting booth, we’re helping ensure that their productions remain professional, safe and enjoyable for everyone involved. I’m pleased we can contribute to their continued success.”
Lindrick Players has been entertaining Bassetlaw since 1971, and their aim is to provide accessible, high-quality theatre to the local community. They pride themselves on being inclusive with ticket prices and membership fees kept affordable to ensure that everyone can enjoy the performing arts.
Each year the group stage 10 performances with three full productions in January, May and in September.
To find out more about Lindrick Players and how to get tickets for their productions, follow them on Facebook.
Each Bassetlaw District Councillor is allocated a small annual budget and has the discretion to award grants to support community activities within their ward. Councillor grants may support projects related to sport, culture and heritage, environmental sustainability, social welfare, and general community benefit.
Pictured: Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cllr David Pidwell, Cllr Susan Shaw, Pat Shephard
Last Updated on Monday, April 20, 2026