Nottinghamshire County Council has today announced a new trial online booking system for residents needing to visit the household waste recycling centre on Rugby Road in West Bridgford which will start from 1 September 2020.Councillor Phil Rostance, Vice Chairman of the Communities and Place … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2020
The safest ghost walk in the UK?
After deciding to close temporarily in March, due to Covid-19, the Original Nottingham Ghost Walk will be hitting the streets again on 5th September. Now, the walk has gained accreditation from both the UK’s official tourist organisation, Visit Britain and the AA, for the work they have done to make … [Read more...]
Tesco Cafe launches unbeatable value menu
New promotion includes Tesco’s best ever value full English Breakfast for just £2.07Kids meal deals for just £1.42 including a main, side and drink The new menu is cheaper than Wetherspoons menu - Wetherspoons full English is £2.47 and kids meal is £2.08 Tesco Café has launched a new, … [Read more...]
Further action to deter rural Rushcliffe fly-tipping
Further action is being taken to deter rogue fly-tippers from blighting landscapes in Gotham, Barton-in-Fabis and Thrumpton and surrounding areas in Rushcliffe. New bins and signage from Rushcliffe Borough Council now instructs motorists to ‘bin it, don’t dump it’ at lay-bys in the area backing … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe joins commemorations for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day
Rushcliffe Borough Council is joining commemorations for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of World War Two. Whilst VE Day marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still engaged in bitter fighting in the Far East. Victory … [Read more...]
Nottingham woman takes on 95 consecutive marathons to raise funds for charity amidst pandemic
NOTTINGHAM author Nikki Love, 53, had planned to run 2,500 miles across Australia this year to raise funds for childhood cancer research charity Children with Cancer UK but due to COVID-19 her plans were put on hold. Instead, she is now taking on the challenge from home – running the distance of a … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe School – Become a YouNG Ambassador *Closing 21st August*
The YouNG Project is hiring! We are looking for one Rushcliffe School student starting year 10 in September to be our ambassador for their school! The YouNG Ambassador role is a one year paid programme that gives you unique employability skills that will make you stand out in the … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurs take inspiration from 1970s TV show to launch Notts Swap Shop
Entrepreneurs who took inspiration from a 1970s children’s TV show to set up a platform for swapping business services in Derbyshire have now expanded over the border into Nottinghamshire. After the success of the Derby Swap Shop, which attracted more than 150 small businesses, freelancers … [Read more...]
Nottingham lockdown moments captured in new gallery at intu Victoria Centre
intu Victoria Centre has unveiled a new Lockdown Gallery featuring a selection of 22 images captured by the local community during lockdown. Located on the lower mall next to HMV, the new gallery provides a snapshot into what life in the city was like just a few months ago as the … [Read more...]
Free family fun in Nottinghamshire for Rainbows
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has launched a free summer fundraising event for families in Nottinghamshire to get involved. The Summer Virtual Rainbows 5K encourages families, friends and colleagues to help spread smiles by completing the miles. People can run, hop, skip, … [Read more...]