Helen Brownett, Textile Artist & Technical Demonstrator at the Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington, Nottingham, has designed her own version of a Covid-19 virus – and knitted it in 3D on one of the museum’s antique circular knitting machines. Helen put the finishing touches to the blue … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Masks for the Masses
It is in these uncertain times that Footfalls wants to give something back to a city that has given us so much. We are very excited to announce Masks for the Masses, a new initiative to help supply masks to key workers and organisations in Nottingham and the surrounding … [Read more...]
How a Nottingham Care Home helped 78-year-old resident beat Coronavirus
A GOOD supply of tea and biscuits, decorated PPE and music are just some of the tactics a specialist care home in Nottingham used to help a 78-year-old dementia patient successfully recover from coronavirus. Sandra Whitcombe’s family has applauded the care she received while a resident at Church … [Read more...]
Leawood Manor care home unveils new extension
Nottingham care home, Leawood Manor, is celebrating the completion of a brand new, 8 bedroom extension, meeting the call for more personal care support facilities for people in the local area. The extension marks the end of a wider, entire home refurb project following an £800,000 investment by … [Read more...]
Want to be a ‘Dear Friend’?
For many people isolation is a difficult process, even if we are in the home we love. Imagine being in hospital during this time and not being able to receive visitors. Even if we know the restrictions will help us stay safe, the days must be very long. Why not write a letter to someone … [Read more...]
Portland Staff Supporting the Community As Well As Vulnerable Learners
Staff from Portland College in Nottingham have been busy making full face masks for staff members and have even donated some locally too. Whilst we at Portland are still working hard to protect our most vulnerable learners with key worker parents each day, even throughout the Easter holidays, we … [Read more...]
Waste and Recycling workers delighted by public support as #StreetSmiles spread across the UK
Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, has launched #StreetSmiles to recognise the outstanding contribution of waste and recycling workers carrying out essential services as the pandemic continues. Support from the public has already been overwhelming with people all … [Read more...]
North Notts BID helps Morrisons to distribute donations across Retford and Worksop
NORTH Notts BID has arranged for the delivery of Morrisons food donations across Retford and Worksop emergency food centres where BID members BCVS (Bassetlaw Community Volunteer Service) and Bassetlaw District Council are coordinating distribution to those in … [Read more...]
Cygnet Sherwood House shows how it is overcoming the challenges of Covid-19
09 April, 2020 - Specialist rehabilitation centre Cygnet Sherwood House has been working to help patients overcome the challenges of the coronavirus lockdown and tackle any feelings of isolation and anxiety. Like other hospitals around the country, staff at the specialist high-dependency … [Read more...]
Batman to deliver Easter Eggs to children in Gotham
Nottinghamshire, UK: Easter Sunday 12th April 2020 : 09:00 – 12:00 Batman in Gotham Children in the south Nottinghamshire village of Gotham can expect a visit from super-hero Batman this Easter Sunday. The popular comic-book character will stand-in for the Easter Bunny this year and … [Read more...]
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