A Street Library popped up in Beeston during the coronavirus lockdown. Located on Glebe Street, the little red box filled with books was originally intended to be a house for nesting owls but it has been re-purposed as a Street Library. During lockdown, all public libraries were closed in the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2021
Businesses welcome back customers to Central Avenue
Following months of shops, cafes, salons, barbers, gyms and pubs being closed, today on 12th April they’re finally able to re-open. Locals are out in the sunshine today roaming the streets in search of their favourite shopping destinations, visiting cafes and having a long-deserved drink from a … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe car parks free after 3pm until further notice
Town and village centre Rushcliffe Borough Council managed car parks are free to use after 3pm until further notice to give a boost to non-essential retail and hospitality that is opening today, 12th April. Motorists can park at Bridgford Road, Gordon Road and Nursery car parks in West Bridgford, … [Read more...]
Councillors organise spectacular Easter Egg Hunt
Clifton East Councillors held a successful social distanced Easter Egg hunt on April 3 for local children thanks to egg donations. Councillor for Clifton East Maria Watson said, “This year has been very different to previous years with lockdown, we felt it was only right that we try to put smiles … [Read more...]
Victoria Centre announce details of what shoppers can expect from 12th April 2021
Victoria Centre has announced details about the reopening of non-essential retail, so shoppers in Nottingham know what to expect when they visit the centre from Monday 12 April. The majority of stores have been closed at the centre since the start of 2021, with just a handful of essential … [Read more...]
Help to keep Broxtowe clean
Broxtowe Borough Council ask that individuals, community groups, schools and businesses take collective responsibility for keeping the Borough clean and tidy and encourage everyone to recycle more. If you would like to do a little bit more by litter picking or even organising a local litter pick, … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire Golf Centre undergoes £400k revamp
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre undergoes major £400k driving range revamp with state-of-the-art technology Located in the Calverton area of Nottingham, Ramsdale Park Golf Centre has completed a major redevelopment of its driving range facility, becoming the first in the region to install pioneering … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe resident publishes poetry book
Sue McFarlene from Bingham has recently published her first book of poems titled, ‘My Words for Living: Poems Celebrating Life & Appreciation’. After retiring from her own complementary therapies practice of over 20 years, Sue McFarlane has finally found her creative voice and explores many … [Read more...]
104th birthday bash for Kathleen
First World War baby Kathleen Cattermole has celebrated her 104th birthday at her care home in Sandiacre. A party was held at Longmoor Lodge Care Home, on Longmoor Lane, which staff decorated with birthday bunting, balloons, and flowers. There was also a buffet tea, homemade chocolate birthday … [Read more...]
10-year-old raises thousands for charity by sleeping under the stars
Joshua Partridge set himself the challenge of taking part in the Great Tommy Sleepout. Throughout the month of March, the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) ran the Great Tommy Sleepout, a campaign that asks for individuals to sleep outside for one night to raise funds for RBLI and raise … [Read more...]