Nigel Fairest, 69, of Church Street, Langold appeared at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 2).
He has been charged with attempting to meet a girl under 16 after grooming and causing or inciting a girl aged 13-15 to engage in sex.
Fairest has also been charged with making an indecent photograph of a child.
He was remanded in custody until May 31 when he will appear at Nottingham Crown Court.