It’s been a busy year for the Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS). Trish Roberts-Thomson left the group in November after 8 years as chair. She contributed a lot over that time and we wish her well. The year started with the opening of the lifts and is ending with the start of work to refurbish the canopies and shelters on both platforms. The station forecourt outside the ticket office has … read more...
Derelict Phone Box Transformed into Beacon of Hope by Homelessness Charity
A disused phone box in Nottingham has been transformed into a beacon of hope as a resource to help vulnerable people sleeping on the streets find support. The phone box in the Hockley area of the city has been … read more...
Performing Arts School Launch New Classes
Little Voices, the much-loved UK-wide performing arts school, has launched in Kegworth – bringing exciting new opportunities in drama, singing, and confidence-building for local children. These small classes … read more...
Record Breaking Turnout for Notts YFC Santa Tractor Run
Nottinghamshire Young Farmers’ Clubs (Notts YFC) are delighted to celebrate the huge success of the Santa Tractor Run 2025, which took place in December and brought festive cheer to rural communities across the … read more...
WILD SPACES AND WELL-BEING
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 … 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...