Students and the local community planted 3,000 trees with Voice for Nature and SUGi to launch the first ReWild Yourself Community Hub at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Nottingham. ReWild Yourself Community Hubs aim to enhance local biodiversity, increase access and connection to Nature and improve the health and well-being of local communities. “This is about more than planting trees,” said Katie … read more...
A Community Effort Worth Celebrating
We are incredibly proud to share that the Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Community Hub was recognised as one of the top three finalists in the Health and Wellbeing category at the Rushcliffe Community Awards. … read more...
Baby Basics celebrate giving out their 1,000th moses basket
At the end of 2025, the Tesco Community Champions from Toton and Long Eaton joined Baby Basics to celebrate the charity giving out their 1,000th moses basket to new parents and families. Baby Basics is a … read more...
Burton Joyce Community Garden officially opens!
Burton Joyce Parish Council hosted the official opening of its new ‘Community Garden’, part of the Old School Building site in the centre of the village, on Saturday 6th December 2025. This marked the … read more...
Manor Farm Park & Woodlands wins Tourism Awards
Local family attraction Manor Farm Park & Woodlands has underlined its position as a great family day by being judged the Best Large Visitor Attraction in the Visit Leicester, Leicestershire Tourism and … read more...
Young footballers benefit from RBC investment at Greythorn Park
Young footballers are further benefitting from investments in play area refurbishment by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) with a new pitch at Greythorn Park in West Bridgford. Youngsters are now enjoying a … read more...
Celebration for relaunch of young people’s centre
Calverton Young People’s Centre has reopened after an extensive refurbishment, including a brand-new roof – creating a safe and welcoming environment for young people in the area. It was previously temporarily … read more...
RVCP awards £2,000 to Ruddington Scouts for camping facilities
The Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP) has awarded £2,000 to 1st Ruddington Scouts for new inclusive camping facilities, ensuring more young people can enjoy outdoor adventures all year … read more...
Local Mum completes the challenge of a lifetime!
Shamim Khan from West Bridgford recently returned from what she described as the greatest adventure of her life by walking The Great Wall of China. Between Saturday 18th and Sunday 26th October 2025 Shamim … read more...
Pulp & Prints opens to Footprints families and team!
Pulp & Prints, the new Community Coffee Bar at the Footprints Centre in Clifton, has opened to Footprints families and the Footprints team! At the start of December, very excitingly Pulp Friction members … read more...
NCT to Operate Nottingham to Newark Service from February 2026
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) will take over from Central Connect East Midlands as the operator of service 90 between Nottingham, Bingham, Farndon, Newark, Balderton and Fernwood from 1st February … read more...
Beeston Bee Trail takes flight!
The Civic Society is buzzing to launch the Beeston Bee Trail in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council – an interactive experience celebrating bees, biodiversity, and Beeston’s unique community spirit, … read more...
J9: NCHA opens its doors to safety and support
People affected by domestic abuse can now find confidential help and guidance at NCHA’s Clifton office – an officially recognised J9 safe space. Anyone in need of advice is welcome to visit the site and ask … read more...
Hurley’s celebrate being finalists for third year running!
On Thursday, 13 November, Hurley's Grooming Salon | Training Academy were once again finalists at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. This marks … read more...
East Leake WI feel the heat!
The speaker at the East Leake WI November meeting was Helen Cox, who gave a talk and video demonstration on the ‘Art of Pyrography’. This is a technique using heat to create designs on wood. Helen explained … read more...
Home baking business brings community together
A resident at David Wilson Homes’ The Skylarks development in East Leake has turned her passion for baking into a small business that’s bringing smiles across the community. Lianne Pople (39), alongside her … read more...
WBOS celebrate their 80th musical production with Kiss Me, Kate
West Bridgford Operatic Society (WBOS) celebrate their 80th musical production by returning to The Squire Performing Arts Theatre from 17-21 February 2026 with the beloved musical Kiss Me, Kate. Rehearsals … read more...
Trent Bridge Head Groundsman Steve Birks to retire
Nottinghamshire's long-serving Head Groundsman, Steve Birks, is to retire in January following a 28-year career at Trent Bridge. Having joined the club from Derbyshire in 1997, Birks has been consistently … read more...
Prickly patients receive cash boost from global packaging firm
A local charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating hedgehogs has received a welcome boost thanks to a £1,000 donation from global packaging firm, The Wilkins Group. The Beeston-based charity called … read more...