The first food bank in Rushcliffe, run by Sewa Day Nottingham, has marked its first year in helping to eliminate hunger in the region. The food bank started with humble beginnings in a changing room at West Bridgford Colts FC. Starting with 10 volunteers it helped approximately 30 people who were in need. It has now grown to more than 40 volunteers and serves 120 people out of Edwalton Church … read more...
Vicky McClure and her Dementia Choir to Appear at Splendour with special guest Tom Grennan
Sunday at Splendour has got even more exciting with the news that acclaimed actor and Line of Duty star Vicky McClure and her dementia choir will perform at Wollaton alongside Brit nominee Tom Grennan. They … read more...
Gotham Open Gardens to support Nature Reserve and 1st Gotham Scouts
Fourteen gardens in the South Nottinghamshire village of Gotham will open on Sunday 17th July to raise funds for the Gotham Nature Reserve Trust (GNR) and the 1st Gotham Scout Group. Visitors to the Open … read more...
Edwalton Primary School’s The Tempest goes down a storm!
Edwalton Primary School children’s latest performance has once again wowed parents with their atmospheric interpretation of The Tempest. Maple Class Teacher and ICT Lead at the school is Danny Thompson who … read more...
Leap of faith in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association
A few years ago, Sally Agar wouldn’t have dreamed about climbing a ladder, never mind jumping out of a plane from 14,000ft due to her huge fear of heights! However in 2021 her Dad, David McInerney was … read more...
Vélo Belvoir a huge success!
A very big thank you to everyone who supported the inaugural Velo Belvoir. Nearly 200 cyclists joined us at Hose on Sunday 8th May to cycle around the Vale of Belvoir in aid of two local charities. The sun … read more...
Notts County Football Club unveils Access Training as its new home Front-of-Shirt sponsor
Nottingham-based Access Training (East Midlands) Ltd has been chosen as the home shirt sponsor of Notts County Football Club for the 2022-23 football season. The sponsorship agreement, which has been made … read more...
Nottinghamshire nursery to do summit great with Peak District challenge for NSPCC
A team from Tiny Talkers Day Nursery in West Bridgford will take part in the Peak District Challenge on Saturday 9 July to help raise funds for the charity. Starting at Bakewell, Richard Akers and Alison Jones … read more...
Resident at Nottinghamshire care home celebrates 105th birthday, but still has unfinished business
Care home resident Elsie Knight has just one wish as she turns 105 - to take a hot air balloon ride. Staff at MHA Queenswood care home in Beeston, Nottingham, have been trying unsuccessfully to find a company … read more...
Pair celebrate Jubilee by attending Party at the Palace
A father and daughter from Bingham celebrated the Jubilee by attending the Platinum Party at the Palace in London on 4th June. Niamh O’Brien, who is a Cadet First Aider with the Cotgrave unit of St John … read more...
Train for Ukraine four-hour spinathon raises vital funds
More than 100 people joined an epic four-hour spinathon at the Village Hotel Nottingham to raise funds for World Vision UK’s Ukraine appeal. Spin instructors Dani Nolan, Marta Hidalgo-Roffey, Louise Evans, … read more...
Toot Hill student to represent England at Commonwealth Championships
A student from Toot Hill in Bingham has been selected to represent England at the 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships. Louis Taiwo has just finished his A Levels at the school and is now busy preparing to … read more...
Take a seat! Nominations needed to find winners of Cherry Lane commemorative benches
Value garden centre group Cherry Lane is inviting its customers to nominate their favourite local group, club or charity for a special community giveaway. Taking place as part of its 21st anniversary … read more...
One Month Countdown To Splendour Begins with New Acts Added to the Weekender
With less than a month to go until thousands are expected at Nottingham’s biggest summer party Splendour to see headliners Richard Ashcroft, Anne-Marie, Supergrass, Craig David presents TS5, The Human League, … read more...
Bingham Teaching Assistant wins national teaching award
A Teaching Assistant from a school in Bingham has won a top accolade at the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2022. Erica Wallis has worked in her role for nearly three decades at Robert Miles Infant School, … read more...
Edwalton’s newest care home welcomes first team members
A local care home, set to create 50 jobs, has welcomed on board the first of its new staff team – all keen to get started and make a big difference to people’s lives. The 80-bedroom Edwalton Manor Care Home, … read more...
Enhanced learning capacity secured for East Leake pupils
A former caretaker’s bungalow at Brookside Primary School in East Leake will be used to provide learning and teaching capacity for pupils. It follows an agreement by Nottinghamshire County Council to lease the … read more...
Become a Borough, Town or Parish Councillor and help shape where you live
You can become a Borough, Parish or Town Councillor in 2023 and help shape the area where your family, friends and neighbours live by representing them on your local council. That’s the message from Rushcliffe … read more...