After struggling with her health for 15 years, 61-year-old Trisha Green has been able to transform her life with the help of Housing 21’s Seagrave Court, an independent living scheme where people receive care in their own apartments, in Strelley, Nottingham. She’s now found independence… and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2020
West Bridgford restaurant hosts charity quiz night
A popular West Bridgford restaurant is hosting a social distanced quiz night at the end of September to raise money for charity. The Portello Lounge located on West Bridgford’s beloved Central Avenue has organised the special night to include a quiz at £2 per entry, plus a raffle. The … [Read more...]
A message from the Nottinghamshire Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, working tirelessly to challenge perceptions, to fund research, as well as to improve and provide care and support. There are 850,000 people with dementia – set to double in the next two decades. Too many are facing dementia alone without … [Read more...]
Shop Local Shop Safe say Rushcliffe Borough Council
Rushcliffe Borough Council is asking local consumers to ‘Shop Local Shop Safe’ in a new campaign dedicated to the safe reopening of high streets and further driving shoppers back to town and village centres, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund. The campaign’s new … [Read more...]
City centre games bar reflect on reopening following lockdown
Nottingham’s answer to games, booze and neon coolness chat with the Local News about re-opening after lockdown. Roxy Ballrooms on Thurland Street has become a firm staple in Nottingham’s fabulous restaurant and nightlife range. The Nottingham branch first opened its doors … [Read more...]
Free tree scheme returns for Rushcliffe residents, town and parish councils and groups!
Rushcliffe based residents, town and parish councils and groups can make their properties and communities even greener by applying for free trees for a third year running. Over 5,700 trees have been distributed since the start of the campaign in 2018 and crab apple and hazel trees are … [Read more...]
Birds brings back gamily favourites for doughnut week
Family-run Birds Bakery is hosting its very own Doughnut Week and bringing back two much-loved treats, following the cancellation of the national week earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. To celebrate Doughnut Week, … [Read more...]
City centre pub restaurant to become gym
A former Harvester pub in Nottingham is set to be turned into a gym Harvester located near Castle Marina, Nottingham, closed its doors on 30th July last year. The building has remained empty ever since. The unit was closed by the restaurant chain "after careful consideration" … [Read more...]
A new skatepark at Rushcliffe Country Park to be designed with local young people, meeting the needs of future Olympic skateboarders and BMXers
Rushcliffe Borough Council have advertised the contract to replace the wooden skatepark at Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington, with a bespoke concrete facility to be designed in close collaboration with local young people. The skatepark will be completed in April 2021 and will join other new … [Read more...]
Helping Nottinghamshire get back to school and back on the move
Nottinghamshire County Council has been working with schools to support them as they reopen for the autumn term, as well as helping our transport network respond to the impact of COVID-19. All 337 schools across the county have now reopened, with appropriate measures in place, following national … [Read more...]