We are a local adoption agency based in West Bridgford and usually hold a meeting every month for people interested in adoption. Obviously we can’t do that right now, but its business as usual and we’re finding creative ways to continue to assess, prepare and approve families during … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Nottingham care home receives surprise PPE donation from Police Commissioner
A Nottingham care home has received a special donation of face masks from the county's Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping to help protect staff and residents amid the coronavirus crisis. The PCC safely delivered 500 face masks to the Conifers Rest Home in Bakersfield, Nottingham, … [Read more...]
Nottingham resident’s unique display celebrating Colonel Tom’s 100th Birthday
Since the UK has been in lockdown, Colonel Tom Moore has become a household name. The war veteran who has been walking lengths of his garden to raise money for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic, has today turned 100 years old. Colonel Tom Moore has raised an astonishing £30 million for … [Read more...]
Care home sees all Coronavirus cases make full recovery
IN a week dominated by headlines about how badly coronavirus is affecting care homes around the country, one specialist dementia care home in Nottingham has successfully managed to contain an outbreak and ultimately, save lives. Church Farm at Skylarks (West Bridgford, Nottingham) has experienced … [Read more...]
University of Nottingham Lecturer makes PPE headbands for local hospice
A lecturer from the University of Nottingham has made and donated headbands to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, as the charity continue to support the NHS, as well as providing vital end-of-life care. Lecturer Zinnia Gonzalez (49), her son, Irwin (9) and partner, Paul Burrows (56), … [Read more...]
Literacy volunteers need you!
Enjoy a volunteering role that is transforming lives of children. Just half a day a week commitment from you can make all the difference in a child’s life. It’s fun for everyone. … [Read more...]
Ladies take the lead at Ruddington Manor
Tracy Johnston and Anne Mirasol have been appointed by New Care as Home Manager and Deputy Manager respectively at Ruddington Manor Care Centre, located on Ruddington Lane in Wilford. The duo will work together, combining their knowledge and expertise, to run the 66 bed state-of-the-art care … [Read more...]
Customers go wild for new bird food delivery service
The trading arm of local charity Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has introduced a temporary local delivery service to enable customers to care for their feathered friends whilst staying safely at home. The team, usually based at the much loved Attenborough Nature Centre, has been unable to … [Read more...]
40 Days + 40 Items, Our Child Minder challenge
Local West Bridgford Child Minders Caroline and Katy held a collection over Lent (26th Feb - 9th April) supporting the challenge, 40 Days – 40 items, asking parents and their children for help collecting items to donate to The friary, a homeless charity in West Bridgford who’s aim to … [Read more...]
Traders to return to Bingham Market from April 30 with new social distancing measures
Traders are set to return to Bingham’s general market from Thursday, April 30 with new social distancing measures, following its closure in relation to COVID-19 last month. The town’s traditional market will reopen with a limited number of traders offering food and essential goods only, … [Read more...]
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