Local writer Leigh Spencer has published an autobiographical eBook on her personal journey following the end of a 27-year marriage. Do You Mind if I Buy Myself Some New Underwear is an eBook of self-discovery for Leigh, as she explores and recalls her life with her late husband. Leigh was … [Read more...]
Archives for 2020
NG11 Clean Champions: Keep Britain Tidy
This month the NG11 Clean Champions are talking about Keep Britain Tidy (KBT). It all started in 1954 when The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (WI) passed a resolution to “Keep Britain Tidy” and the rest, as they say, is history. In 1960 Keep Britain Tidy was registered as a … [Read more...]
Clifton woman’s plea for support to ‘Save Our Lifeline’
A Clifton woman is calling for the support of the local community to help save the service that is a lifeline to both her daughter and husband who have profound disabilities resulting from brain injuries. Jo Samples, 50, from Clifton is a carer for both her daughter and husband and has been … [Read more...]
Fly A Flag for the Commonwealth in Broxtowe Borough
Broxtowe Borough Council joined the 54 countries of the Commonwealth to fly the Commonwealth flag in the Borough, as part of the annual Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth Day. The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Michael Brown, Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Laurence Coppel, … [Read more...]
Charity Recycling Campaign
Residents in Nottinghamshire have helped to raise over £1000 for charity by recycling their waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) at the 12 Recycling Centres in Nottinghamshire. Throughout December and January. Veolia (Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste contractors) offered to donate … [Read more...]
Business is booming thanks to Beeston Business Hub
Eight Broxtowe Businesses are now benefitting from a unique Council initiative to transform flats above retail space in the Beeston Town Centre. The Hub is now fully let after marketing consultancy A&G Consulting joined Sisu Emotional Health and Coaching, Precise HR, Create Animate and K … [Read more...]
£40,000 legacy to care for patients at end of life
A legacy of £40,000 has been left to local charity Treetops Hospice Care to provide end of life nursing care for patients at home. The generous legacy was left by Margaret Futer, from Long Eaton who died in June last year aged 84yrs. Treetops, based in Risley, provides emotional support and … [Read more...]
Inham Nook Gardeners Plant Chilwell’s Historic Apple Tree
On Sunday 23rd February the Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Michael Brown joined the Inham Nook Allotment Gardeners Association and Practical Conservation Volunteers to plant heritage apple trees at the Inham Nook allotments in Chilwell. The apple variety planted is named Bess Pool, a crisp dessert … [Read more...]
Vegan café opens in Beeston with a little help from grandpa
Feed Me! Fully Loaded is a new colourful café gem tucked away on Lilac Crescent in Beeston Rylands. The new café takes inspiration from Little Shop of Horrors, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Dr Seuss. It will be serving breakfast, hot dogs and desserts including a bounteous sweet treat … [Read more...]
Council sets out ambitious plans for the Borough
Broxtowe Borough Council has set out its ambitious new plan for the Borough over the next four years to make it a greener, safer and healthier place. The Corporate Plan 2020-2024 was adopted by the Council in March and was developed following feedback from the Council’s Borough-wide consultation, … [Read more...]
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