1st Keyworth Scouts are always keen to take part in new initiatives and this year the Woodland Trust are hoping to get 10 million trees planted to capture CO2 from the atmosphere and encourage biodiversity. Our local Keyworth Parish Council obtained 500 tree saplings from the trust so we … [Read more...]
Archives for 2020
Taxi safety checks see five vehicles taken off the road
A multi-agency operation has seen dozens of taxis thoroughly assessed as part of safety checks and five vehicles temporarily taken off the road to further protect passengers across Rushcliffe and neighbouring districts. Drivers were stopped at Eastcroft Depot on London Road in Nottingham Monday … [Read more...]
Strangers join together to help Nottingham man who begs for help
A 59-year-old man from Nottingham recently begged for help with a notice on his front gate that said he was struggling to make ends meet, in the hope that a neighbour might be able to help. The note read ‘PLEASE HELP. I have no food and no electricity. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank … [Read more...]
Six lucky neighbours win £30,000 each in People’s Postcode Lottery
Six neighbours in Clifton are celebrating after scooping an equal share of £180,000 within the first week of the year. As part of the People's Postcode Lottery '30k a Day' daily street prize, residents of Waterdown Road were announced as the lucky winners last month on Tuesday, January 7th. A … [Read more...]
Rain does not stop play for Langar school pupils
While the rest of us have been staying out of the recent rain deluge, young pupils at Langar Church of England Primary School have been positively embracing it, thanks to a recent donation of waterproof suits! Research has proven the health and educational benefits of outdoor play, so staff at … [Read more...]
Volunteer for a great cause
The Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service provides emotional and practical support to anyone affected by cancer. It is looking for volunteers in Nottingham for just 1-2 hours a week to provide a listening ear and someone to talk to, for someone on their cancer journey and their families. Support can be … [Read more...]
A new Vintage Tea Room comes to Burton Joyce
Opened by two former teachers, Sue Price and Karen Chetwin along with friend Helen Grainer, the Willow Tree Tea Room opened first its doors last month on 7th January. Located at where the former Bluebird Café stood, Karen, Sue and Helen have given the premises a full-blown vintage makeover. … [Read more...]
Local resident is on a mission in aid of Prostate Cancer in 2020
Local resident Stuart Green has lined up a series of challenges throughout 2020 all with the objective of raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK. Figures recently released reveal the number of men dying from this awful disease is at an all time high in the UK, with 12,000 cases in … [Read more...]
Showcase Cinema to sponsor local football team
Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham is proud to announce it is sponsoring local football team, Riverside Rapids U12s. The Riverside Rapids is a mixed football team based in Nottingham, playing in the YEL Nottingham league. Last season they won the league and cup for the U11s age group, and the … [Read more...]
Beeston school children help keep Broxtowe clean and green
On December 20, Pupils from Beeston Rylands Junior School got stuck into a tree and bulb planting event. A mixture of native bulbs (wild daffodils and English bluebells) were planted, plus the students took part in a litter pick as part of the Council’s involvement with National Tree Week 2019 and … [Read more...]
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