Dear readers, We know that the local community rely on us to keep them updated, so we are regularly updating our website and social media channels with all the good things that are happening during this difficult time. Remember we’re here to help spread the word of community helpers and businesses who are doing extra for the public. If you or … more...
Batman to deliver Easter Eggs to children in Gotham
Nottinghamshire, UK: Easter Sunday 12th April 2020 : 09:00 – 12:00 Batman in Gotham Children in the south Nottinghamshire village of Gotham can expect a visit from super-hero Batman this Easter Sunday. The popular comic-book character will stand-in for the Easter Bunny this year and deliver over 100 chocolate eggs to 63 households where … more...
Notts homeless charity launches emergency coronavirus appeal after loss of funding
Independent Nottingham charity Emmanuel House is launching an urgent appeal this week after the support centre on Goose Gate, Hockley was forced to temporarily close its doors due to the outbreak of … more...
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance urgent appeal: You Can Save Lives – Help Keep Us Flying
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is launching an urgent fundraising appeal as the charity anticipates losing up to £3m and the capacity to fly at night. The initial impact of Coronavirus left us no … more...
Nursery Group remains open to support Key worker families after £1.6 million funding boost
One of the UK’s largest family-owned and managed nursery groups will be able to keep its doors open to the children of key workers during the coronavirus lockdown after securing a £1.6 million loan … more...
Owner of Notts company creates NHS Hero Stickers raising money for Hospitals charity
The owner and his daughter of local Nottingham based Sign & Graphics company "N1 Visual" have set up a fundraising initiative using a Just Giving page to support Nottingham Hospitals … more...
Nottingham businesses invited to take on a virtual challenge for Rainbows
For colleagues in Nottingham who are working at home and missing the office banter, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has developed a brand new competition, the WFHoO Challenge. The … more...
Tram tribute to NHS and key workers
Employees of Nottingham’s tram network are set to join the nation in paying tribute to the efforts of key workers during the coronavirus outbreak. At 8.00pm on Thursday, all trams will come to a … more...
Nottingham Student becomes a real ‘life shaver’ for cancer charity
A daring Electrical and Electronic Engineering Student created a buzz when she shaved her head to raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people and their … more...
Free parking permits for NHS workers, social care staff, key workers and volunteers
Nottinghamshire County Council and all Nottinghamshire district and borough councils have launched a free parking permit for NHS and social care workers. The permits allow eligible staff to park … more...
Director of Lotus Maternity, states business is not as usual, as she returns to practice in the NHS during their hours of need
Midwives will go on to assist around 150,000 births over the next three months, through the peak of the Covid-19 virus. Olivia Swift, Director of Lotus Maternity has therefore chosen to help in the … more...
Nottingham resident making Keyworker Face Shields needs your support
Nottingham resident Claire Giles along with a small team of helpers are together volunteering their time to create over 10,000 full face shields for keyworkers in a bid to support the NHS. Our … more...
Council Tax Support Available For Individuals Affected by COVID-19
Anyone who is struggling to pay their Council tax because their circumstances have changed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply for support from Broxtowe Borough Council. The … more...
Local groups benefit from donations as Cherry Lane closes temporarily
While value garden centre, Cherry Lane, has had to temporarily close all their stores as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, each branch has been donating huge amounts of food, pet food and plants … more...
We are Radikl launches ‘Calm Giving’ to support female founders through COVID-19 crisis
One hundred female founders can now get free membership to an online business community, set up to provide business help and support to women starting out and running their own company. Sarah King … more...
Theatre launches online Family Fest…with a loo-roll themed competition
Nottingham Playhouse to keep its famous festival running for children of the East Midlands Nottingham Playhouse will be taking its famous Family Fest online this Easter half term, to keep … more...
Light Hustle Smashes Fundraising Target in Eight Hour Live Streaming Marathon
The Light Hustle music festival set up to raise money for struggling artists smashed its £5,000 fundraising target during an epic eight hour live streaming marathon featuring contributions from more … more...
Runner completed half marathon… in back garden!
Notts local, Darlington Magela has incredibly completed a half marathon using only his driveway and back garden as part of the Brooks #runhappyathome Challenge on Instagram. Darlington, who is part … more...