Notts County Senior Supporters are delivering a programme for the elderly to enjoy a safe and friendly environment to come and play Walking / Senior Football.This is now an international format that encourages people of a certain age generally the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s+ to engage in a gentle version of football. The benefits improve the physical health and mental wellbeing of players supporting … read more...
Poppies installed in time for Routes of Remembrance Train
On the 10th November, Poppies were installed at Lowdham Station with the help of Children from Burton Joyce School. Below The Friends of Lowdham & Burton Joyce Stations talk about the Routes of Remembrance … read more...
A fantastic turn out for Bingham Christmas event
The well attended Bingham Christmas Lights were switched on in the early evening of Friday 26th November followed by a festive Christmas Market and live entertainment.Local school choirs and other … read more...
East Leake war time performance in time for Remembrance Day
From Chamberlain To Victory was Performed By Searchlight Theatre Company on Friday 12th November At St. Mary’s Church, East Leake.On the evening of Friday 12th November, St. Mary’s Church in East Leake … read more...
Review: The Local News journey to see the Christmas light trail at Belton House
On Thursday 25th November, the Local News were invited to visit Christmas at Belton, a magical light trail weaving throughout the grounds of Belton House in Grantham.Local News editor Dani, reports back on … read more...
Musters Tennis Club install new lighting for night sessions
On 22nd October, Musters Tennis Club in West Bridgford officially opened and celebrated their new portable floodlighting for their outdoor courts which will allow evening tennis sessions to take place … read more...
A ‘Ruddy’ good Christmas Market this weekend!
Ruddington’s monthly Village Market will have a festive twist on Saturday 4th of December, with a larger and longer Christmas Market. The event will take place on the Village Green and extend along the High … read more...
New Victoria Centre experience set to light up Christmas
Nottingham’s Victoria Centre is preparing to spread some festive cheer as it reveals plans for a new immersive light experience this Christmas, brought to life by a local children’s author.Following the … read more...
Good Companions: ’Back to business’ with Christmas party plans!
Clifton charity Good Companions, are celebrating this year’s festive season with two parties and a raffle for their service users following last year’s social distanced Christmas.We are a small, … read more...
Santa Claus is coming to Beeston town!
Beeston Round Table will once again be running their Santa’s sleigh to raise money for local charities, whilst spreading Christmas Cheer around the local streets of Beeston, Chilwell, Attenborough, Stapleford, … read more...
Rubber Ducks are ready to get swimming in 2022
Age UK Derbyshire couldn’t be happier to announce that their much-loved Duck Race will be back on 1st January 2022. All ducks are fully vaccinated and rearing to go!After the months and months of staying … read more...
Rainbow launches Virtual 5K Santa Dash for Nottinghamshire residents
With just over a month until Christmas, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has launched its Virtual 5K Santa Dash and wants people in Nottinghamshire to sign up.The charity – which cares for … read more...
Huge Christmas food and beer hall headed to Nottingham for the Festive Season
Set your sights on street food, German beer, mulled wine and boozy hot chocolate!If you’re looking for something a bit different to celebrate this Christmas season, you should be heading to Beeston to get … read more...
Victoria Centre welcomes 9 new retailers
Nottingham’s Victoria Centre has announced the signing of nine new brands, which will arrive over the coming months.The new retailers are set enhance the shopping experience at Nottingham’s most popular … read more...
Pumpkin’s Halloween book released with help from 7-year-old
Local writer Lindsay Parker from Beeston has recently released a spooky children’s book with the help of her 7-year-old daughter. Here you can find out from Lindsay herself how this project came about:As an … read more...
Free minor bike repair workshop at Rushcliffe Arena on November 20
Cyclists can get minor repairs on their bikes fixed for free courtesy of Dr Bike as part of a dedicated event at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford on Saturday November 20.Those wanting to receive the … read more...
Come to Calverton Christmas Fayre!
Come along to the Calverton Christmas Fayre taking place on Sunday 5th December from 10am - 4pm.The Fayre will be held at Calverton Village Gall on Park Road.There will be School Choirs from St Wilfrids … read more...
West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch On music and performance bill confirmed!
West Bridgford’s free Christmas Lights Switch makes a long-awaited return on Saturday November 27 from 10am until 6pm and its bill of live music, local groups and performers has now been confirmed!Seasonal … read more...
West Bridgford resident puts on Christmas display for charity
It’s that time of year again! West Bridgford resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas display to raise money for charity.For 9 years now, David has been putting on a … read more...
Pierrepont Gamston Primary supports Rosie May Foundation
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School held their Harvest Festival Worship on Monday 4th October. However, rather than collecting produce, they decided to raise money for a local charity.The children in school … read more...
How you can download a free copy of Clifton author’s new book
The Hangman’s Turn is a historical fiction book by local author and Clifton Craft Market organiser, Alice Burton.Alice is giving our readers the chance to download a copy of her book for free by simply … read more...
The Beeston Players present a new show this November!
The Beeston Players present Cold Front, a comedy by Alan Robinson.This November sees the Beeston Players put on a play called Cold Front at Round Hill School in Beeston.The show dates are Wednesday 17th, … read more...
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School seek help to restart their school farm
Cotgrave Candleby Lane school is planning to reinstate its school farm and says it intends to make it a resource centre for pupils and the local community.Caroline Armstrong is Head Teacher at the school … read more...
Take part in the Nottingham Christmas shoe box appeal
Sewa Day Nottingham have launched a shoebox appeal this Christmas.Sewa Day Nottingham is a charity which focused on doing acts of kindness selflessly. Over the last 18 months in response to the pandemic, we … read more...
New signs installed welcoming visitors to Calverton
New signs welcoming visitors to Calverton have been installed.The welcome signs have been designed to reflect the history of the village with reference to farming, William Lee’s Stocking Frame and recently … read more...
City confirms Remembrance Sunday arrangements
Plans to mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 14 November) have now been finalised.The traditional wreath laying and two-minute silence at the city’s war memorial on Victoria Embankment will take … read more...