A popular wildlife web cam at Nottingham Trent University, in the heart of the city centre, is proving hugely popular during the country’s lock down. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has today spoken of its relief that a chick has been spotted in the nest of a peregrine falcon family it monitors in … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2020
Bingham man tackles 2.6 challenge in wheelchair
On Saturday 2nd May, Captain Alan Cooper along with his caregiver Abi Vernon took part in the 2.6 challenge by completing 26 lengths of his road in Bingham, using his wheelchair. Alan has Multiple Sclerosis making this a mammoth challenge, but Alan is positive and relishes the prospect … [Read more...]
City announces plans to mark VE Day 75 celebrations in lockdown
Nottingham’s Council House will be illuminated red, white and blue to mark the 75thanniversary of Victory In Europe (VE) Day this week. The milestone on Friday (8 May) was to be celebrated with a number of planned events taking place across the city, but the current lockdown measures have forced … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire woman recognised by two separate organisations for humanitarian work
A Nottinghamshire woman has received awards from two different organisations in recognition of her tireless humanitarian work. Val Leivers of Bestwood Country Park in Nottingham will receive the ‘Champions of Change’ award from Rotary International Great Britain and Ireland and has also been made … [Read more...]
Nottingham records thousands of wildlife observations in international nature competition
Between Friday 24th and Monday 27th April, nature enthusiasts from across Nottingham took part in the City Nature Challenge, an annual event documenting nature and helping residents and professionals alike to better understand urban biodiversity. The Over one hundred people took part in … [Read more...]
Nottingham teacher climbing Everest at home for charity
A Nottingham school teacher is climbing the height of Mount Everest at home in order to raise money for two foodbank charities. Nikyla Manners is a reception teacher at Nottingham Primary Academy. When the lockdown was announced, she decided she needed a challenge to help keep herself fit … [Read more...]
Portraits of Ruddington lives in lockdown
Peter McConnochie, also known as photographer UrbanScot, has been capturing portraits in his new project Portraits Of This Time: Faces of Lockdown. Tell me about yourselfI am Peter McConnochie and I live in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. I also go by the name UrbanScot for many of my … [Read more...]
Girls take on 2.6 challenge during lockdown for charity
Helen Hamilton from West Bridgford along with her partner Alan and two young daughters Summer and Minnie, are taking on a huge challenge during lockdown in aid of charity. Two-time marathon runner Helen Hamilton had planned to take part in the 2020 marathon to raise money for … [Read more...]
Nottingham businesses urged to apply for support grant
The number of grants issued to small businesses by Nottingham City Council has now reached £36 million, with 87% of those who have submitted their application having now received their grant. Business support grants are available for thousands of businesses in Nottingham, including those in … [Read more...]