Betty Horton (Nee) Bennett born 18th March 1920, is the eldest resident at Beeston Lodge Care Home at 100 years old. Born in Nottingham to Barbara and James Bennett, Betty (after her favourite film star Betty Davies) is one of two surviving siblings of Barbara and James Bennett and is one of 4 … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2020
Rushcliffe Roots funding supports new Community Food Garden in Cotgrave
Funding from Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Rushcliffe Roots initiative is set to help transform a former bowls green in Cotgrave into a vibrant Community Food Garden full of fresh produce and healthy activities for local residents. The rejuvenation of the site on Woodview in the town will … [Read more...]
Ruddington Spring Fair to Support Wildlife
Love plants and want to help support wildlife on your doorstep? Come to the annual Spring Fair in Ruddington on Saturday morning 16th May. This popular event is organised by the South Notts group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to raise vital funds to support local … [Read more...]
Notts Grade A science park opens its doors
A collaborative Grade A 22,700 sq. ft office space in Nottingham has now reached completion, providing space for growing firms to expand their research and development facilities near like-minded businesses, creating an effective hub of commercial activity within Nottingham’s Science Park. The … [Read more...]
Haddon Primary School Pupils celebrate World Book Day
Haddon Primary students attended school in style last month as part of World Book Day. The pupils from Haddon Primary in Carlton celebrated by dressing as their favourite animals and the winners each received a free book. As part of their book themed week, children’s author Eamon Reilly … [Read more...]
Charterpoint Senior Living starts work on new Bingham care home
Developers have broken ground on a new 70-bed care home being built in Bingham, Nottinghamshire. Contractor Lawrence Baker has been appointed to build the new facility, which will be run by care operator HC-One. It will be the operator’s second care home in Bingham, and one of more than 300 … [Read more...]
Cabinet approves plans to make Rushcliffe Borough Council Carbon Clever
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet approved plans on Tuesday (March 10) to become Carbon Clever and work towards its direct operations becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The authority’s internal Carbon Clever working group will now implement changes to its direct operations across key areas … [Read more...]
Bridge named after Boots chemist who helped discover ibuprofen
A pedestrian and cycle bridge on to the Boots site and Nottingham Enterprise Zone is to be officially named after one of its former employees who revolutionised global medicine. The Dr Stewart Adams Bridge will be unveiled in honour of the Nottingham scientist whose pioneering work in the 1960s … [Read more...]
Radcliffe on Trent Cricket Club looking to continue their development in 2020
As the nights get lighter and the weather becomes warmer, the excitement for many starts to build as the cricket season draws closer. Radcliffe on Trent CC are a family-friendly club that aims to provide cricket for all ages and abilities. Running three senior sides and six junior sides for both … [Read more...]
Take five to stop fraud
People across Nottinghamshire are being asked to take five to stop fraud and ensure they do not fall victim to a fraudulent attack by phone, text, email or online. Everyone should always take five minutes to reflect and step back from the situation if a phone call, message or online exchange … [Read more...]