On Thursday 24th November, the Local News took a visit to Christmas at Belton and the opening night of the light trail ,which winds through the gardens at National Trust owned Belton House. This year, publisher Mark took the short trip to Grantham with his young family to enjoy what turned out to be a fantastic evening. After an afternoon of heavy rain, we arrived prepared with wellies, hats, … read more...
Donate items in exchange for coffee as part of 200 Degrees’ Swap Shop
200 Degrees Coffee is inviting customers and members of the public to donate new, unused and unopened hygiene items in exchange for a free cup of coffee, as part of its annual Swap Shop initiative. The event … read more...
Lakeside Arts welcomes The Singing Mermaid on stage
With Christmas only a few weeks away, Beeston residents can look forward to a delightful family show at Lakeside Arts, The Singing Mermaid from Friday 9 to Saturday 31 December. The much-loved tale is … read more...
The Scandals of Sherwood Forest!
Everyone is familiar with the tales of Robin Hood, but at the last meeting of the East Leake & District Local History Society Adrian Grey gave members an illuminating talk about the Top Ten Scandals of … read more...
Milford Academy travel to the City Ground for special Curriculum Day
A group of children from Milford Academy in Clifton recently spent the day in an executive lounge at the City Ground learning about mental health, as part a Collapsed Curriculum Day from Nottingham Forest … read more...
GIRLGUIDING MEMBERS WALK WITH JOE WICKS AT RUSHCLIFFE PARK RUN FOR BBC CHILDREN IN NEED AND GIRLGUIDING
Wednesday 16 November 2022: Girlguiding members and volunteers from across Nottinghamshire joined Pudseyandfitness coach, Joe Wicks MBE for a very special parkrun in Rushcliffe Country Parkat the weekend. The … read more...
Robert Miles Junior School benefits from Veolia Orchard Campaign
This summer Veolia, in partnership with the community action charity Groundwork, launched a new campaign to help schools blossom with biodiversity and join a national network of orchards. Since the call went … read more...
After years of planning the new sports pavilion is now open!
On Saturday 19th November, the New Sports Pavilion on Costock Road, East Leake was officially opened by the Mayor of Rushcliffe and former Nottingham Forest captain, John McGovern. It has taken a few years to … read more...
Charity drive sees Ramsdale Park raise close to £20,000
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre has smashed its record for the amount of money raised for the captain’s charity in a single year, with close to £20,000 presented to Maggie’s Cancer Care. This incredible sum was … read more...
Dining out at Bistro 66
Bistro 66 (formerly the Circle Eatery) has new ownership and management. Now, with new leadership, several changes have taken place. The ambience, decor and menus have been altered, to include (as well as … read more...
Childline thanks local volunteers with celebration evening
Counsellors at Nottingham Childline have provided more than half a million sessions to children across the country since the base opened in 1988. This week, this vital NSPCC-run service based in Jenny Farr … read more...
The joys of a chocolate advent calendar!
One of my greatest joys as a child was the emergence of the chocolate advent calendar. I’m not sure exactly when they became the norm, but at some point in the 1980s they did, and I remember the sheer delight … read more...
Leader of RBC Cllr Simon Robinson to step down next year
The Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson has announced he is to step down from the role from next year. Leader of the authority since 2016, he made a statement at a Full Council meeting … read more...
Taking on the highest challenge for Alzheimer’s Society
A Nottinghamshire builder is scaling mountains in memory of his sister, by climbing to Mount Everest base camp to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. John Knight, who works as commercial manager at Peter … read more...
Community Christmas Tree Festival 2022
St Giles’ Church will sparkle this festive season with a Community Christmas Tree Festival. In the run-up to Christmas, St Giles’ Church is hosting a community Christmas tree festival. As part of West … read more...
The Lady Bay Open Gardens survey now open!
The Lady Bay Open Gardens Committee would like to hear from you! This year’s event sadly didn’t take place due to a shortage of people willing to open their gardens as part of the event. The open gardens … read more...
Local History: Jesse Gray Primary School
In July, Jesse Gray Primary School celebrated its 70th anniversary. It opened fully in January 1952, although a few children attended from the previous September while the building was being completed. It … read more...
Gas explosion death 20 years remembered
Twenty years ago, a gas explosion destroyed a warden controlled sheltered housing block on Walcote Drive, West Bridgford. One person died in the explosion and three people were taken to the QMC. This … read more...
Toot Hill recognised for developing high-quality provision
Toot Hill School in Bingham has been recognised for its work delivering high-quality provision for its pupils. The school - which is part of the Nova Education Trust - has been awarded the NACE … read more...
David’s Annual Lights Display to raise funds for RSPCA
It’s that time of year again and Gamston resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas Display to raise money for charity. For the past 10 years David has put on a mesmerizing … read more...
Local historian unveils memorial to fallen US servicemen
A new memorial honouring the servicemen of the United States Army Airforce stationed at Langar Airfield during the Second World War has been unveiled. Funded by donations from local businesses, the memorial … read more...
Sewa Day Nottingham and CWT set to launch Christmas box appeal
Sewa Day Nottingham is a charity which is dedicated to doing acts of kindness selflessly. Working with Communities Working Together (CWT), they have been running a Christmas box appeal for the last couple of … read more...