The partners for the creation of Bingham’s new greener and carbon efficient leisure centre and community hub have been announced. Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson said he was delighted to agree partnerships with Willmott Dixon as contractor and Henry Riley as external … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2021
Former West Bridgford patient praises air ambulance rescue
Four years ago, on 12 March 2017, Richard Kershaw from West Bridgford was a patient on Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance when he nearly died after being knocked off his bike during a ride with his local cycling club. He is now fitter than ever, cycles 100 miles a week, and … [Read more...]
Clifton organisation supports those in need throughout lockdown
Summerwood Community Garden in Clifton have been working hard throughout the pandemic to ensure the local community have the support they need during such a challenging time. Below, a spokesperson from the organisation explains the immense and wonderful activities they’ve been up to: The past 12 … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School children return in style
Home learning pupils have returned to Cotgrave Candleby Lane School in style under an arch of balloons and with a special timetable to support their wellbeing and learning. Head Teacher Caroline Armstrong said it was great to have children back. “We wanted the first day back to be a celebration … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe MP congratulates West Bridgford home care service on vaccination efforts
Ruth Edwards MP has recognised the rapid roll out of Covid-19 vaccinations at Carefound Home Care in West Bridgford. Carefound Home Care in West Bridgford provides hourly visiting care to local older people in their own homes and also full-time live-in care across Nottinghamshire and … [Read more...]
Nottingham resident runs 5K a day to raise thousands for local youngsters
A Nottingham marketing director has smashed his fundraising target by completing a “5k-a-day" running challenge throughout February – all in aid of local charity Switch Up. Ryan O’Donnell – who works at Lindleys Autocentre in Nottingham – has raised over £2400 by completing a daily five-kilometre … [Read more...]
Six apartments left at new West Bridgford development
Homes are selling quickly at the new gated ‘Bridgford Place’ complex in West Bridgford, and interested buyers are encouraged to register interest with the stamp duty holiday extension and introduction of the 5% deposit mortgage scheme. Comprising a total of 30 one and two-bed apartments, 75% of … [Read more...]
Ex-offenders supported with help from Severn Trent Community Fund
The Skill Mill in Nottingham has been supporting ex-offenders in the community in a unique project with the Canals and Rivers Trust, that’s been funded by the Severn Trent Community Fund. With a grant of £10,000, the project aims to give young people the opportunity to carry out tasks along the … [Read more...]
Consultation opens on Nottingham active travel schemes
People are being invited to have their say on schemes designed to encourage walking and cycling in the city, to increase sustainable travel and support a green recovery from Covid-19. Nottingham City Council successfully bid for £2 million from the Government’s Active Travel Fund last year, and … [Read more...]
New Starbucks® Drive Thru is ready to open in Nottingham
A new Starbucks® Drive Thru store will open at Portal Retail Park, Nottingham, on Monday 15 March. Operated by Starbucks® licensee, Kbeverage LTD, the store will create 20 new jobs. To celebrate the opening, the store will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:00am. The store will also be … [Read more...]