A jeweller from Clifton has donated 16 inches of her hair to a charity that makes wigs for children living with cancer. The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs free of charge to children and young people who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatment and other conditions. … [Read more...]
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Community Project in Inham Nook
“A lifeline” is how one grateful family on the Inham Nook estate referred to the St Barnabas Afterschool Community Project. The project, to combat food poverty and social isolation, is being run by St Barnabas Church with support from the Emergency Assistance Fund of Notts County … [Read more...]
Historic railway signal box on the right track following successful relocation
Lowdham Railway Heritage, the charity set up to relocate and restore the now-redundant Lowdham Railway Station signal box, has successfully moved the structure to a new location, with help from East Midlands-based construction engineering consultancy Howard Ward Associates and railway contractors … [Read more...]
15-year-old honoured for supporting local disabled children
An East Midlands teenager has been recognised and honoured by The National Lottery and Repair Shop host Jay Blades for his efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, supporting disabled children. Joseph Rutherford, 15, has been supporting disability charity Footprints – by posting videos of his … [Read more...]
Local partnership tackles the impact of the pandemic on people’s finances
Local partnership swings into action to tackle the impact of the pandemic on people’s finances, as tightening lockdown restrictions threaten further harm. A landmark summit attracting more than 70 local and national experts and practitioners recently assembled an emergency summit – including … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s creative community joins forces for homeless charity’s winter appeal
Independent charity Emmanuel House Support Centre has launched its winter appeal by telling the people of Nottingham ‘You Can Make the Difference’ in supporting homeless, vulnerable and isolated adults across the city The homeless charity in Nottingham is launching its campaign with the release … [Read more...]
Village turns Pink & Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week
Following their heartbreaking loss a few years ago, resident Julie Oldwilll gained the support of locals and turned East Leake Pink and Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week. Back in 2015 they were given support by local charity Forever Stars. The help received became invaluable to the … [Read more...]
Local business donates mud kitchen to local school
Clifton school receives generous donation that encourages kids to have fun outdoors. A member of staff from Nethergate SENS School in Clifton shared a post on social media asking for donations of outdoor toys and play equipment. Local project ‘imakestuff’ run by Gavin Dawes responded by … [Read more...]
Local family part of a global fundraising campaign
Alan and Charlotte Lloyd were delighted when Sophie was born in July 2017, but it was only four months afterwards when she started having seizures. Over the following 18 months, their lives were turned upside down as Sophie was in and out of hospital and at the last count she has spent over … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Candleby Lane school children explore life without electricity
Children at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School have been looking at the topic of Electricity, and what life might be like without it. Teacher Alex Wigley explained. “The enquiry question for children was to explore what life might look like without electricity. They loved discussing the … [Read more...]
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