Good Companions is a local charity which aims to support people from the Clifton, Wilford and Silverdale areas who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. We run five friendship groups each week which offer refreshments and a chat, quizzes, a raffle, bingo and a range of other activities such as craft, hoya and pamper sessions. This article highlights our friendship group held at … read more...
Nottinghamshire Hospice celebrates opening of Beeston shop
The community of Beeston came out in force on Thursday, as Nottinghamshire Hospice opened its ninth and newest shop in Beeston. Located on Villa Street opposite Sainsbury’s, the grand opening was a joyful … read more...
Primary School Honoured with SuperKind Social Impact Schools Award
Brookside Primary School is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious SuperKind Social Impact Schools Award, recognising its outstanding commitment to social action and civic engagement. To … read more...
Fundraising in the sun for Hope Nottingham at the Star Inn
Hope Nottingham, the Christian Foodbank and Community charity, announced that The Star pub in Beeston hosted a charity fundraising event 27-29 June 2025. The event raised a whopping £1,190 from the generous … read more...
Ballet Dancer Secures Place at Prestigious Trinity Laban
Leonard School of Dance is proud to announce that one of its long-standing students, Flora Hawker-French, has successfully secured a place at the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in … read more...
Core Centre – Working Together towards a Safer Community
Do you have concerns about the area you live in? At the start of July, we were lucky to meet our local Police Community Support Officer, Chris, to discuss how we can strengthen the connection between the … read more...
Birds Bakery reveals revamped Central Avenue store
Birds Bakery is welcoming customers back to its West Bridgford store on Central Avenue following an exciting refurbishment. Reopening on Friday 11 July, the store has been transformed with Birds’ updated … read more...
Preparations begin at the Old School Building
Burton Joyce Parish Council has just signed a formal agreement to obtain the full £100,000 grant from the ‘FCC Communities Foundation’ towards their Community Garden Project. Having now been out to tender … read more...
Lark in the Park is back on Wednesday August 6!
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) ever popular Lark in the Park returns on Wednesday August 6 and is set to feature over 40 fantastic stalls and activities celebrating National Play Day. This year’s free … read more...
Ruddington & District Choral Society – Come & Sing with Us!
Want to feel exhilarated, inspired, joyful? Want to do something that enriches your life and the lives of others? Want to be part of something that brings you into contact with other like-minded people? Want to … read more...
NCHA celebrates the grand opening of new community in Clifton
On Friday 27 June, NCHA proudly marked the official opening of its newest community on Farnborough Road in Clifton, with a celebratory summer event attended by local residents, staff members and their families, … read more...
Brand new bridge takes shape
Over recent weeks, the residents and commuters of Hucknall have noticed something new taking shape on the horizon – Nottingham’s brand-new walking and cycling bridge is being fabricated using British Steel, … read more...
Local retirement community joins nationwide campaign
ExtraCare’s Lark Hill Retirement Village and 17 further ExtraCare locations have joined a national awareness campaign. For the first time, operators across the UK’s Integrated Retirement Community sector are … read more...
Gotham students get hands-on with housebuilding
Pupils from Gotham Primary School swapped the classroom for the construction site recently as they enjoyed an exciting visit to Davidsons Homes’ development in Gotham. Kitted out in hi-vis vests and hard … read more...
Summer Holiday Fun at Cotgrave Country Park
As part of our continued community involvement, we are organising a few events, all free of charge, at the country park for August. We have a new, and interactive Nature Trail. We will be having two sessions … read more...
Rushcliffe glass recycling at the kerbside on its way!
Rushcliffe households are set to benefit from new Simpler Recycling legislation that is set to see kerbside glass collections introduced from outside their homes from later this year. By March 2026, all … read more...
NOTTINGHAM PANTHERS CHARITIES: 2025-26 SEASON
Nottingham Panthers are proud to announce our Charity of the Year and our eight Charities of the Month for the 2025-26 season. The response was simply outstanding with over 100 different charities put forward … read more...
Abbey Road School participates in 24-hour Bike Challenge
On Friday 4th July, pupils from Abbey Road School in West Bridgford, undertook the Great Abbey Road 24-hour Bike Challenge to raise money for Young Minds as well as the school charity. The event was organised … read more...
Recipe book co-produced by Broxtowe wins award
A recipe book sharing stories of food, heritage and culture from across five European cities, including Broxtowe, has won an international award. ‘Cooking and Culture!' won first place in the ‘Best … read more...