New electric vans are helping to make Broxtowe greener as part of Broxtowe Borough Council’s Green Futures campaign. Two diesel vans have been replaced with full electric vehicles, saving 1.6 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year. Head of Environment, Paul Summers said: “These vans will … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2019
Local Doctor’s ‘bright idea’ wins National Award
A Nottinghamshire GP has won a national award from the Royal College of GPs for his ‘ground-breaking’ work in speeding up cancer diagnoses. Dr Ben Noble, who lives in Attenborough and is one of Cancer Research UK’s 16 GP Leads across the country, has been awarded the RCGP’s Bright Ideas award for … [Read more...]
Hello from BEAT! – Beeston Eco Action Team
With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we’d share some ideas about how to reduce waste and be environmentally friendly over the festive season. The first thing that comes to mind is presents. Did you know plastic is made from fossil fuels? Try to avoid any plastic presents if you … [Read more...]
The history of Lutterell Hall
On Monday 18th November, over 60 people attended a presentation from Toby Ebbs on the architecture and history of the Lutterell Hall in West Bridgford. Tony has produced a short YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bFv4nkBFCI which explains why it’s important to preserve this former … [Read more...]
News from Friends of the Hook Nature Reserve
We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in our application for community funding through the co-op. If you are a member you can choose Friends of The Hook as your cause and we will benefit when you shop at the Co-op. Through this funding, we will be able to improve and enhance … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe School students take on the OCR World Championships
7 Teenagers from Rushcliffe School competed in the recent Obstacle Course Racing World Championships. They ran, climbed, jumped and swung their way round a ninja-style course in the Essex countryside, competing in both individual and team events. OCR = Obstacle Course Racing. It is the fastest … [Read more...]
Grifftonbury 2019
West Bridgford’s Christmas Lights Switch On, just a few days away!
West Bridgford’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On is just a week away on Saturday November 23! The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Christine Jeffreys will launch the annual festive lights followed by a spectacular fireworks show to complete the big switch on at 5pm in association with sponsors … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Eateries: Monthly restaurant review
Family Friendly Eateries provides monthly reviews and recommendations for parents or guardians looking for child-friendly restaurants, cafes, pubs and venues around Nottingham and beyond. “The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating” The Christmas banquet at ‘4550 Miles … [Read more...]
Junkyard to open second venue
A West Bridgford restaurant and bar is set to close after its owner said the venue “simply has not performed in its current form.” Holy Calzone, in the Lady Bay area, has closed and will reopen as a second outlet for the Junkyard Bar & Kitchen brand, following the first bar in Nottingham city … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 7
- Next Page »