Headlines that speak of delays in diagnosis or a delay in treatment for Cancer patients due to COVID, hits home hard for me. Having been down this most unwanted of journeys twice now, I know how hard the waiting can be. Days seem like weeks, weeks seem like years, as you wait, not knowing … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2021
Rapid Community Testing Initiative to launch in Carlton
The community testing initiative, in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care, is launching at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre in Carlton, to help drive down transmission rates. Around one in three people who are infected with Covid-19 have no symptoms so could be spreading the … [Read more...]
Taxi’s tribute to Tom
NG11 Cars Taxi company showed a special tribute to the Late Captain Sir Tom Moore. Captain Tom Moore was a British Army officer who raised almost an astonishing £33million for charity in the run-up to his 100th birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic, by walking laps of his garden. He sadly … [Read more...]
Nottingham charity worker receives award from Boris Johnson
Hetvi Parekh, a mother-of-two who leads the regional branch for National charity ‘Sewa Day’ in Nottingham, has received a Points of Light award from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for her incredible charity work during lockdown. Sewa Day is a non-profit and volunteer run organisation which … [Read more...]
StepOutStayOut need your help
StepoutStayOut are a local community organisation who are now part of the Co-Op Local Community Fund. Stepoutstayout are a group who work on the estate to engage young people through sport. They are a footballing project created by ex-offender Pete Bell, designed to give those within HMP a … [Read more...]
Small businesses unite to thank QMC staff with care packages
A group of businesses in Beeston are delivering over 180 care packages to staff working with Covid patients at Queen’s Medical Centre. Business owners Philippa Dytham-Double (Double Image Photography) and Mary Noble (The Wedding Room) rallied fellow business people in Beeston and were amazed … [Read more...]
Local sisters leading development on Facemasks
We are local twin sisters, Lisa and Michelle, with a combined 40 years’ experience in fashion retail, design and production. We’re extremely passionate about delivering quality and sustainable accessories. We found ourselves contemplating the impact of Covid-19 on our lives, and in fact, … [Read more...]
Can you help Jessie get back on her paws?
Chris Cholerton from Nuthall is desperately appealing for help after his beloved dog Jessie became seriously ill in February. Jessie is a 2-year-old French bulldog who loves playing ball and dressing up. On Wednesday 17th February, Jessie’s owners woke up to find their usually lively dog … [Read more...]
A picture tells a thousand words
The work of four talented Nottingham College A Level Photography students has been selected to feature in an emotive UK-wide online exhibition, highlighting the mental health impact of the pandemic on young people. From a huge 22,000 entries, students Hollie, Liana, Ava and Jade, who … [Read more...]
Steps for staying safe at Rushcliffe parks, open spaces and play areas
Residents visiting Rushcliffe Borough Council owned parks, open spaces and play areas are being reminded to follow some simple steps to ensure they enjoy a safe trip with their household. As spring weather arrives, it is anticipated many sites including Rushcliffe Country Park and Bridgford … [Read more...]
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