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...]
Archives for 2020
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...]
New hope for popular peregrine family after unusually long wait for a chick comes to an end
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...]
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...]
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