Michael Jackson is a 66 year old from Beeston Rylands. In his lifetime, Michael has had a stroke and four heart procedures. Since retiring he's increased the amount of cycling he does, aiming to ride three times a week. In the summer of 2022 he cycled from Beeston to Dover and then from Calais to ride around Germany, and flew home from Berlin. He had cycled 1,600 miles! In 2023, Michael left … read more...

Christmas tree recycling scheme raises thousands
A Christmas tree recycling scheme has raised over £24,000 for local end-of-life charity, Treetops Hospice. Over three days, a team of volunteers braved the icy conditions to collect almost 1,300 trees from … read more...

School Eco Committee tackle local pollution concerns
In recent months, the pupils of Radcliffe on Trent Junior School have expressed a concern about air pollution and in particular one specific issue very close to their school. The school’s Eco Committee looked … read more...

Use RingGo as the easy and cashless way to pay to park
Residents and visitors parking in Rushcliffe’s car parks can use RingGo parking as the easy and cashless way to park in town and village centres. Motorists can park even more easily without the need to use a … read more...

Rebecca Adlington Backs Plans for New Leisure Centre
Broxtowe Borough Council have launched their exciting plans to replace its ageing leisure centre in Bramcote, backed by Rebecca Adlington Olympic swimmer who came to visit the site on Wednesday 4 … read more...

West Bridgford Guide Hall receives £25,000 UKSPF funding boost
A Guide Hall in West Bridgford has received a funding boost to help renovate the inside of the venue and transform it into a modern facility offering a place for residential visits for many local community … read more...

Footprints calls out for building materials and construction skills
Nottingham-based charity Footprints Conductive Education Centre is asking the East Midlands construction community if it can pledge its support in 2025. Footprints transforms the lives of children living with … read more...

Lifts installed at Beeston Station
Friends of Beeston Station are delighted to announce that there are now lifts at Beeston Station. This comes after nearly 8 years of quietly working behind the scenes. The contractors hired to build the lifts … read more...

NUAST surges in Fairer Schools Index
Nottingham University Academy of Science & Technology (NUAST) has achieved a remarkable leap in the prestigious Fairer Schools Index, climbing an impressive 523 places in the third edition published by the … read more...

Highest water levels ever recorded at Meadow Park
The flooding of the village on Monday 6 January saw the highest water level ever recorded in Meadow Park with flooding just beyond the Bateman Road gate. Happily for the trees in the Arboretum the flood … read more...

RBC invests £175k in refurbishments and inclusive equipment
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has invested £175,000 in 2024 in its play parks to provide new, modern and inclusive facilities for all children to enjoy. Vital refurbishments have taken place at the … read more...

What’s going on around here?
Members of Calverton & District u3a have spent the last 9 months developing an on-line Directory of clubs and other groups that promote social interaction and encourage physical activity, together with a … read more...

Funding approved for Community Garden in Burton Joyce
Residents in Burton Joyce are set to get a newly created community garden in the centre of the village thanks to a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation. The development of the garden fulfils a … read more...

Bridgford Park play area partial closures for refurbishment
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is continuing to invest in its play parks with Bridgford Park play area the latest to receive new, modern and inclusive facilities for all children to enjoy. Vital … read more...

Clifton Collective Impact Initiative (CCII)
The CCII is a group of local partners in Clifton, who have been working together over the last 18 months or so, to think about how we could make life better for young people in the area. We want to make sure … read more...

Farm shop able to extend with new bakery thanks to REPF funds
A farm shop in Rushcliffe has introduced a new bakery with support from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), enabling the business to extend its product line with freshly baked goods and attract new … read more...

Pupils welcome book donation to help inspire the love of reading
Pupils at a Primary School in Beeston are exploring a host of new stories this half term following a donation from nearby housing association Platform Home Ownership. Made during Children’s Book Week, the … read more...

Synchronised skating team chosen to represent GB
British Ice Skating (BIS) has announced that Nottingham’s Icicles Junior synchronised skating team has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Dresden Cup, Germany, an International Skating Union (ISU) … read more...

Calverton Miners Welfare FC undergoes kitchen transformation
Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club is proud to unveil brand new kitchen facilities as part of a £3m investment programme to improve clubhouse facilities and bring local communities closer together, courtesy … read more...