A project delivering free outdoor activities in Rushcliffe to help improve people’s health and wellbeing and reduce isolation and loneliness has received a vital funding boost from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) allocated UKSPF funding to the Canal & River Trust’s Waterways & Wellbeing project that is delivering a wide range of wellbeing … read more...
Sunshine and Shared Prosperity Funding is powering an upgrade
A grant of £6,316 from Broxtowe Borough Council to Middle Street Resource Centre means that local residents will benefit from upgrades to digital equipment which will meet the needs of the centre’s Mindset … read more...
New heritage railway carriage shed has been installed
A new multi-functional carriage storage shed has now been installed at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington, enabling the site to accommodate more carriages and offer better … read more...
Beeston’s Skyline is Changing
Beeston’s skyline is changing with the construction of the lift shafts at Beeston Station. These are now very visible from Station Road bridge. The prefabricated lift structures were erected in August and … read more...
Fundraising Quiz Night for My Sight Nottinghamshire
A fundraising quiz night is being organised to support My Sight Nottinghamshire, a local charity that helps people living with sight loss. The event will take place on Friday 1 November at 7:30pm at The … read more...
Trent volunteers ace it with annual tennis tournament fundraiser
A group of volunteers from the NSPCC Trent district have raised over £1,000 for the children’s charity by organising their latest annual tennis tournament. Keyworth & District Lawn Tennis Club played host … read more...
New meeting venue for Lowdham
Lowdham village has developed a new venue which will provide a further office environment that can be hired for meetings. It will also extend the services provided by the Parish Council with the Clerk … read more...
Scouting is growing in the City of Nottingham
Did you know that since January 2022, the number of boys and girls aged 4 to 17 involved in Scouts in the City of Nottingham has increased by over 5%. With increases in most of the five sections, Scout … read more...
Wildlife Trust welcomes ‘mystery’ donation
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has spoken of its surprise and delight after discovering an anonymous £100 cash donation at Attenborough Nature Reserve in mid July. Staff opening up the Nature Centre at the … read more...
Men United choir raises £57,000 for Prostate Cancer UK
Nottinghamshire volunteer choir Men United in Song has raised more than £55,000 for Prostate Cancer UK over the course of three sell-out concerts and a surprise flash mob performance. The choir, which came … read more...
Ten years of Esperanza at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its ‘Esperanza’ festival, raising money for the School of Hope in Jocotenango, Guatemala. Thanks to the fantastic effort of students, staff and … read more...
Ballet success for local dancers
Young dancers from the Sandra Taylor School of Dance (STSD) in West Bridgford have been flying high on their path to dance success. Several junior and advanced dancers recently successfully auditioned and … read more...
Country Park receives 18th consecutive Green Flag Award!
Rushcliffe Country Park has received its 18th consecutive Green Flag Award, acknowledging the green space as one of the country’s best parks. The popular park has been named again among 2,227 other UK places … read more...
Local parks standards fly high with Green Flag Awards
Five sites in Broxtowe proudly wave their Green Flag Awards, showcasing the high quality of the green spaces. Managed by Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local … read more...
Safe spaces for anyone seeking refuge now available
A project to enhance safety for those who may suffer from fear or vulnerability from others has now created safe spaces in retail and hospitality premises in West Bridgford for anyone seeking … read more...
It’s that time of year again!
August and September are – usually – the months when wasps buzz round our picnics and generally cause a nuisance. For those of us bothered by them, this year will come as something of a relief: because of a wet … read more...
Robert Miles Infant School pupils become litter heroes
Pupils at Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham have been making an impact on their local community following an assembly about becoming litter heroes rather than litter bugs. Members of the Streetwise team … read more...
Rushcliffe Borough Council earns White Ribbon Accreditation
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has achieved White Ribbon Accreditation and is committed to working towards eliminating attitudes and behaviours that can lead to violence against women and girls. The … read more...
Local artist paints Tollerton biplane
On Saturday 27th July, Nottingham City Airport at Tollerton celebrated the 95th Anniversary of the aerodrome being awarded its licence to operate in response to Sir Alan Cobham’s Municipal Aerodrome … read more...