Inspired by the incredible Captain (now Colonel) Tom, 8-year-old Finn McLaughlin has run 100 laps of his crescent in Mapperley to raise money for the Trussel Trust. Over 4 days, Finn ran 100 laps of his Crescent, each lap was 320m, equalling around 34km by the end. Finn’s original target of … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2020
Charity for older people gets housebuilder’s donation
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire has secured a £1,000 donation from a local housebuilder to help support its services during the coronavirus pandemic. The local charity received the funds from the Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme. The match-funding initiative seeks to support … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce cloaked with colour and smiles thanks to creative crochet
Sally Fletcher-Titterton has become a local celebrity after brightening up the village with colourful crochet bringing smiles to the local’s during walks. The coronavirus pandemic has swept over the country causing us all to rethink our way of life bringing with it many challenges, however … [Read more...]
Neighbours celebrate VE Day metres apart during lockdown
On Friday 8thMay, the UK joined together to celebrate the 75thanniversary of VE Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people throughout the country fell silent at 11am to remember those who served in World War II. This day marked 75 years since the formal acceptance by Britain and … [Read more...]
Local Lady stays connected with technology
Evelyn Birkin, 96, from Nottingham, has never let her age stop her from having an active social life. However, when the coronavirus pandemic swept across the UK and lockdown came into effect, Evelyn was no longer able to attend any of her regular activities. As a nonagenarian (a person who is … [Read more...]
Cherry Lane Garden Centre to reopen on Wednesday
Value garden centre, Cherry Lane, in Bradmore has announced that it is to re-open this Wednesday, 13th May. The centre has put in place measures to ensure strict social distancing, allowing customers to circulate safely. Despite being classed as an essential retailer, Cherry Lane, which … [Read more...]
Social distancing street party at Care Home to celebrate VE Day
Residents of a local care home and their neighbours came together for a unique social distancing garden party to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on 8 May 2020. Keen to mark the occasion despite the current lockdown and social distancing regulations, the … [Read more...]
Reach Rushcliffe fund launched to tackle loneliness and isolation
Rushcliffe Borough Council has launched the Reach Rushcliffe fund, dedicated to supporting projects across the Borough that tackle loneliness and isolation. Being connected with other people matters for everyone’s health and COVID-19 has further highlighted how social isolation can be … [Read more...]
200 Degrees Carrington Street reopens for takeaway service
Coffee lovers can pick up freshly roasted coffee, other hot and cold drinks and cakes to go at 200 Degrees Coffee’s Carrington Street shop in Nottingham, which has reopened today (Monday 11 May). Opening seven days a week for takeaway service only, 200 Degrees will be serving its signature … [Read more...]
Charity Fundraiser goes nowhere fast
A keen cyclist has completed a 500 kilometre charity bike ride without even leaving her home. Nineteen-year-old Isobel Conibear from Nottingham covered the distance on a static fitness trainer to raise money for the national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide. It took Isobel 14 … [Read more...]