A water colour painting session at Rushcliffe Country Park is the latest success story from Rushcliffe Social Prescribing team’s Friendship Calendar and Reach Rushcliffe to further tackle social isolation. The Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) initiative funded the session last month as over dozen people met at the park’s meeting room to learn tips on how to paint in the style whilst meet … read more...
Cabinet confirms Rushcliffe golden anniversary celebrations
Rushcliffe Borough Council will celebrate its 50-year anniversary throughout 2024 at its major events and focus on milestones and individuals who have made a real difference to Rushcliffe communities. The … read more...
Plans for Edwalton Community Hall given green light
Plans for a new Community Hall in Edwalton that will benefit many of its new communities and wider West Bridgford has been given the green light. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Planning Committee approved … read more...
Local Choir’s Visit to York
West Bridgford Social Singers' new session got off to a flying start with a three day visit to York at the end of September, where they performed to a capacity audience at a concert in Poppleton Methodist … read more...
Local schools raise over £4,000 for Guatemalan students
This July, both Lady Bay Primary School and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy celebrated the end of term with vibrant Spanish-themed festivals, all in support of The School of Hope in Guatemala. At Lady Bay Primary … read more...
Environment Agency begins work on scheme for Lowdham
Work has begun on a new £26 million flood storage reservoir to better protect homes and businesses in Lowdham from the devastation of flooding. An official ground-breaking ceremony for the Lowdham Cocker … read more...
United for Warm Homes event
On Thursday 21st September, Broxtowe Green Umbrella, Friends of the Earth and Climate Action Nottingham gathered together at Round Hill Primary School to host a talk about the ‘United For Warm Homes’ campaign … read more...
Have your say on Bingham town centre car parking
Surveys to collect up to date and in-depth information about both on and off street car parking in Bingham town centre are underway and residents can now have their say. All can give their thoughts at … read more...
St Giles’ Church to sparkle again at Christmas Tree Festival
After the incredible success of last year’s event, St Giles’ Church in West Bridgford is excited to invite everyone to the church again this year for the second Community Christmas Tree Festival. As part of … read more...
Plans for Edwalton Community Hall given green light
Plans for a new Community Hall in Edwalton that will benefit many of its new communities and wider West Bridgford has been given the green light. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Planning Committee approved … read more...
Bakery to sell its biscuits in 200 Degrees coffee shops
Half the Story, a Nottingham-based bakery and social enterprise which employs people who have experienced homelessness, has announced that 200 Degrees coffee shops in the city will be its first retail … read more...
Local Women’s Institute looking to expand
Lady Bay WI is welcoming new members. We are a vibrant group of women of all ages and backgrounds who enjoy meeting once a month. We have an exciting programme of events including trips out, workshops, talks … read more...
Broxtowe Apprenticeship Programme Shortlisted For Awards
Broxtowe Borough Council has been shortlisted for three awards for apprenticeship programme, which offers high quality apprenticeships to support people of all ages to develop their careers. The Council has … read more...
Friends of Sharphill Wood joined by IFS for volunteer day
On Thursday 14 September, the Friends of Sharphill Wood welcomed a group of 12 staff from the local office of multinational software company IFS for a volunteering session in the wood. The early rain eased … read more...
New era begins for Stanhope Primary School in Gedling as they join the Flying High Partnership
“I know, that by becoming part of the Flying High Partnership, the door will open to a wider range of experiences for everyone involved in life at Stanhope Primary School.” Amanda Richards, Head … read more...
Meden School supporting emotional and mental health with Forest Schools project
Meden School in Market Warsop is now offering learning in a natural setting to support the emotional and mental health of its pupils. Called Forest Schools, it's a child-centred inspirational learning … read more...
New range of wines go on sale to mark charity’s 60th Anniversary
To many, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is synonymous with Attenborough Nature Reserve, its best known site and the site that helped spark the formation of the charity. Lots of exciting changes have been … read more...
Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2023
Did you know that the name ‘Boxing Day’ is believed to originate from the fact that boxes of collections that had been made for the poor were distributed and opened on the day after Christmas? Many people still … read more...
New £100k play area at Lambley Lane now open
Lambley Lane Play Area has now reopened following six weeks of refurbishment works to regenerate the site and add new and inclusive facilities. The new play area has been designed to provide equipment for … read more...
Helix House Orthodontics scoops top prize at ‘Dental Oscars’
Helix House Orthodontics in West Bridgford are celebrating after winning a prestigious award at the recent Clinical Dentistry Awards held in London. The practice fought off a number of other practices to win … read more...
Artist unveils portraits of Treetops Hospice staff and volunteers
Beeston artist, Matthew Lyons has unveiled a series of large artworks featuring Treetops Hospice staff and volunteers during national Hospice Care Week (9 to 15 October). The three group portraits feature … read more...
New Interpretational Displays at The Hook Local Nature Reserve
Three new interpretational boards have recently been installed on The Hook Nature Reserve in Lady Bay. These are at the entrances next to Melbourne Road, Mona Road and Holme Grove, providing a plan of the site … read more...