If you’re busy working, raising a family or doing all the other things that make today’s life pretty hectic, you might not have heard of us. But if you’ve recently retired (or part retired) and maybe looking for something to fill the space, the u3a could be just the thing. Each local u3a is part of a national charity movement founded forty years ago. There are now over a thousand u3as around … read more...
Footprints’ Charity Patron visits competition winner
At the end of November, Footprints’ Charity Patron Richard Whitehead MBE visited Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford. He was there to meet Billy, who was the winner of Footprints’ competition to … read more...
Local Author Launches Children’s Time Travel Adventure
I vividly remember my great aunts' sitting room in Beeston which was a perfect 1930's time capsule and the atmosphere, the sheer weight of the past, left a lasting impression on my young mind, resurfacing as I … read more...
Men United choir appears on national TV
A Nottinghamshire volunteer choir who had limited singing experience at the start of 2024 have capped off a remarkable year of musical transformation by performing live on The Jeremy Vine Show. The group … read more...
West Bridgford Social Singers
Christmas is a hectic time for choirs and this proved to be the case for local Community Choir West Bridgford Social Singers. A busy term started with a visit to Cambridge where the choir sang at various … read more...
Forest Town Primary School joins Nova Education Trust family
After working together over the past 18 months, Forest Town Primary School has now officially joined Nova Education Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young … read more...
First Acts Revealed for Gloworm Return To Thoresby Park
Gloworm Festival, Thoresby Park, 8-10 August 2025 Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Thoresby Park located in the heart of Nottinghamshire for 2025, marking five years at this much-loved … read more...
Brian Clough podcast shortlisted for Global Award
From humble beginnings in a spare bedroom in West Bridgford, a football podcast in tribute to Brian Clough has been shortlisted for the final of the global Sports Podcast Awards. The Green Jumper has been … read more...
Pierrepont Gamston pupils shine at National Chess Tournament
On Thursday 12 December, five talented pupils from Years 4 to 6 at Pierrepont Gamston Primary School proudly represented Nottingham at the prestigious XTX London Chess Classic competition, held at the iconic … read more...
Green Hustle is Planting New Community Woodlands in Nottingham
Thousands of trees are set to be planted in some of the most deprived areas of Nottingham, thanks to a partnership between Green Hustle and Trees For Cities. More than 5,000 trees will be planted in Aspley … read more...
East Leake Academy students bring joy to the community
At East Leake Academy (ELA) part of Diverse Academies Trust, students have spread kindness through a series of initiatives to bring joy and support to those who need it most this Christmas. As part of a … read more...
East Leake Village Hall Christmas Fair bigger than ever!
On Saturday 30 November East Leake Village Hall held their Christmas Fair. It’s always an extremely popular event in the community and this year’s proved to be bigger than ever. As well as the 22 sellers, … read more...
Local Women’s Choir break record at contest in America
A local group of singers have broken a ‘barbershop record’ by becoming the first female chorus in England to make the women’s barbershop world finals, earning a ninth place medal. 72 women from Lace City … read more...
Over 12,000 free trees delivered to Rushcliffe residents since 2018
Over 12,000 trees have been distributed to Rushcliffe residents since the start of 2018 as part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) ever popular free tree scheme. This year’s scheme ran over the summer … read more...
School children join the action to look after their local environment
Children from Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School have been supporting community efforts during Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, in partnership with the local council and Nottinghamshire … read more...
Successful 2024 for Local Clean Champions in Clifton East & West
Nottingham Clean Champions - Clifton East & West rounded off an effective 2024 with more volunteers joining teams throughout the year. As of the 7th December, a total of 1,583 bags had been collected … read more...
Improvement works completed at Shelford Village Hall
Shelford Village Hall has undergone a series of improvement works funded by the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to ensure the building remains safe and accessible for community use. Rushcliffe Borough … read more...
77-year-old strongman named as finalist at National Fitness Awards
Graham Parrington, a fitness instructor at the Holme Pierrepont Country Park gym, has been shortlisted at the National Fitness Awards in the Outstanding Achievement category. Graham competes regularly in UK … read more...
The Core Centre runners up at local awards ceremony
The Core Centre, based within the Working Men’s Club in Calverton, were recently crowded runners up in the ‘Outstanding Community Project’ Award at the Pride of Gedling Awards. Two of the amazing volunteers … read more...