A NOTTINGHAM joiner is making desks featuring an inspirational quote from Florence Nightingale – and all the profits from sales will go to the NHS. Alex Adgar, who started his business West Bridgford Joinery more than a decade ago, has been forced to close the doors of his business since … [Read more...]
Archives for 2020
The Local News launches online produce marketplace
The Local News has launched a new website www.localto.co.uk to support local retailers and suppliers through this difficult time. ‘LOCAL to YOU’ has been set up for local businesses to list their products for sale, that are then available for delivery across … [Read more...]
Photographer documenting West Bridgford lives in lockdown
Local photographer Ali J is on a mission to capture portraits documenting lives in lockdown with her new project titled “West Bridgford Wanders in a time of Lockdown”. Ali is asking locals of West Bridgford to step forward and send her a message if you and/or your family would like to take … [Read more...]
Nottingham Forest legend helps Rainbows win Silver at Charity Film Awards
A film featuring children, young people and families from Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, along with Nottingham Forest legend, Stuart Pearce, has won a won a prestigious award at the Charity Film Awards. A total of 400 videos were submitted for the Charity Films Awards and … [Read more...]
Indoor half marathon
What do you do in lock down? 8 members of the Nottingham Club Masters squad decided to join Tony Lorrimer on Sunday 19th April to do a half marathon. Tony is on a quest to complete 1 million metres on his rowing machine by the end of the indoor season which finishes on 30th April. … [Read more...]
John Pye supports the Robin Hood Fund Charity Auction
NOTTINGHAM-based John Pye Auctions has offered joined forces with The Robin Hood Fund to run a charity auction raising money for those who need it most in city during the coronavirus crisis. An incredible list of items … [Read more...]
Step up for Treetops: Hospice launch 5,000 sponsored step challenge
Treetops Hospice Care is asking people, young and old, to complete 5,000 steps to raise money for the local charity. Starlight Steps is taking place on Friday 15 May, the original date of the charity’s annual fundraising event, Starlight Strut, now postponed due to the Coronavirus … [Read more...]
Wilko stores stay open to provide non-food essentials for all the family without needing to travel far
The sale of Pick ‘n’ Mix is suspended but Wilko promises it will be back soon! Having been named as an essential retailer by the Government, all wilko stores are to remain open for families across the UK to safely buy the non-food essentials they need during the Coronavirus outbreak … [Read more...]
£260,000 in emergency funding awarded by Nottinghamshire County Council to help support communities during COVID-19 crisis
The first batch of County Council funding worth more than £260,000 has already been awarded to 85 groups helping vulnerable Nottinghamshire residents through the COVID-19 crisis, and there is more to come.The Nottinghamshire £1m Community Fund forms part of the Council’s response to provide advice … [Read more...]
Nottingham man donates thousands of ear protectors for keyworkers
Alan Hudson from Ollerton, Nottingham has been busy using his lockdown time to print thousands of plastic clips called ‘Ear Savers’, saving keyworker’s ears from the pressure of wearing surgical masks. Many keyworkers on the front line during the Coronavirus pandemic are wearing PPE … [Read more...]
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