Bingham based charity, The Rosie May Foundation, is thanking the businesses and residents of Nottingham for their continued support during the pandemic.Charities across the United Kingdom have suffered and many even closed their doors during the Covid-19 crisis, however thanks to the tenacity and community spirit of Nottingham, the Rosie May Foundation is continuing to support vulnerable … read more...
Birds Bakery supports Treetops Hospice with £3k donation
Craft Baker Birds Bakery has showed its support by donating £3,000 to one of its chosen charities of the year, Treetops Hospice.The family-run bakery raised the much-needed funds through the sale of … read more...
Calverton Village Farmers’ Market
Calverton Village Farmers’ Market was established in October 2019 when a collective of local small businesses came together every Saturday in the village pub car park, The Gleaners Inn, to sell their handmade … read more...
Hucknall Flying High Academy children explore friendship and courage following Stephen Lawrence Day assembly
Children at Hucknall Flying High Academy have been exploring friendship and courage following an assembly to mark Stephen Lawrence Day.Each year on April 22nd, the National Stephen Lawrence Day marks the … read more...
Central West Bridgford Community Association to hold zoom meeting
The Central West Bridgford Community Association have organised a zoom meeting regarding present topics in the area and would like to invite those interested to attend. Here’s what they said:Dear Central … read more...
The Beeston Showcase returns with hopes to expand
The Beeston Showcase, a window installation showing off some of the greatest talents and initiatives in Beeston, has officially returned, and now improvements to the installation can be made.The Beeston … read more...
Toot Hill’s Helen to swim the English Channel for charity
A Classroom Learning Assistant from a school in Bingham is to undertake a challenge of a lifetime by being part of a charity relay swim of the English Channel in June.Helen Timmins from Toot Hill School – … read more...
West Bridgford mum runs 100-miles for charity
Pooja Gadhia has taken up the ’Jog 26 miles in May Challenge’ for Brain Tumour Research, except she’s jogging 100-miles!During the coronavirus lockdown, Pooja decided to use her time to become healthier … read more...
12-year-old Nottingham karter impresses as youngest driver in first Championship race
A 12-year-old aspiring racing driver from Nottingham has made an impact in his first championship kart race of the year, as part of a newly formed racing team.Jacob Jukes, who is currently in year 7 at … read more...
The Leakey Pens go global
East Leake’s writers’ group, The Leakey Pens, have carried on with their meetings on Zoom throughout the pandemic.They continue to support each other to develop their work. March saw the release of a novel … read more...
News from “Friends of the Hook”
This past year has been a challenge for everyone. Open Spaces, such as the Hook Local Nature Reserve, have been essential for people to enjoy for their physical and mental wellbeing. To this end our volunteer … read more...
East Leake Traders say thank you to locals
The East Leake Traders Association would like to say a massive ‘Thank you!’ to East Leake residents for continuing to support our local businesses and tradesmen throughout lockdown.Thanks also to the … read more...
Mums to Be Meet Up in Ruddington this May
Are you a mum to be struggling to find ways to socialise with other expectant mothers?Sabine Watson, who lives in Rushcliffe and is 5 months pregnant, is organising a special event so that expecting mothers … read more...
Your vote is yours alone – protect it at the elections
Rushcliffe Borough Council is supporting a campaign that has been launched by the Electoral Commission and Crimestoppers, the independent crime reporting charity, to help prevent electoral fraud ahead of local … read more...
Unlimited Theatre Youth Theatre seeks new cast
A West Bridgford based Youth Theatre group are seeking new cast members (aged 13-18) for their forthcoming performance as part of the European Youth Theatre festival at Birmingham Rep in July.Unlimited … read more...
May runs rainbows around Nottingham dressed as pink unicorn
7-year-old May runs 100 miles dressed as a pink unicorn to raise money for the NHS.The young girl from West Bridgford came up with the idea after seeing the success of Captain Tom and the incredible amount … read more...
Full Clifton Market returns
Clifton Market officially returned following lockdown for non-essential retail in April.Stall holders and customers were happy to see the Market return to its previous state on Friday April 16.The … read more...
Pandemic hero asks for kind donations for families in India
Hetvi Parekh is a local Nottingham hero who has organised many charitable events, donations and food collections for people and families who have struggled during the pandemic. She also leads the Regional … read more...
Plans submitted to regenerate historic Nottingham building
A heritage building in Nottingham is set to be restored as exciting plans are submitted by Bmor to redevelop the current Argos site on Lower Parliament Street and regenerate the public realm in an underused … read more...
Notts Developer ‘On Side’ With Broxtowe United Sponsorship Deal
An award-winning Nottingham property developer is putting community first by investing in a full club sponsorship deal with a renowned local football team.ALB Group, which has made its name converting … read more...
Rushcliffe Borough Council awarded funding to revamp Gresham football facilities
People living in Rushcliffe are set to benefit from over £1.2m fresh investment into local football facilities and playing fields in West Bridgford.Rushcliffe Borough Council have been awarded a grant from … read more...
Beeston’s Arc Cinema set to open on May 28th with Giant Hypersense Screens
The Arc Cinema is delighted to confirm that it will open to the public on Friday 28th May just in time for the bank holiday weekend.The finishing touches are being applied to this eagerly awaited new asset … read more...
Mysterious Nottingham: Wellow, Nottinghamshire
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has recently published her book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting … read more...
Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail
Organisers of the Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail talk about their upcoming event in June.We are pleased this year to once again welcome you to join our Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail. Last year we had … read more...
Embracing the ‘new normal’: Outdoor Yoga and Mindfulness at Sherwood Pines
With many sports and hobbies coming back in dribs and drabs as restrictions ease over the next few months, many people are looking for something new and embracing this idea of the ‘new normal.’Local yoga … read more...