On Monday 26th July, Lady Bay Primary organised a Guatemalan extravaganza in support of the students at The School of Hope in Jocotenango. The wonderful day of music, arts and celebration included: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s Marimba players, Alex Henshaw and Nick Cowling who … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
Nottingham youngsters gain a unique insight into the magnificent mind of Paul Smith
Nottingham icon and one of Britain’s foremost fashion designers, Paul Smith, has returned to home soil inspiring local young people and making his first trip to the “Hello, My Name is Paul Smith” exhibition, currently on its final stop of a worldwide tour at Nottingham Castle. Paul held an … [Read more...]
A Clifton group’s fight against sand and gravel quarry plans
A group of Clifton Residents are fighting a proposal for a sand and gravel quarry to be developed on the edge of Clifton. Many locals are concerned about the environmental impact and loss of green land amongst other issues. Here, the S.A.V.E group (Save The Ancient Valley Environment) explain … [Read more...]
Give your views on air quality plans for Trent Bridge and Stragglethorpe junction
Residents, groups and the wider public are being encouraged to give their views on an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) seeking to reduce air pollutants in and around Trent Bridge and the A52 at the Stragglethorpe junction. Rushcliffe Borough Council are now asking for views on the plan available to … [Read more...]
Mother and young daughters cycle challenge for Cancer Research
“Cancer taught me that life can change in an instant but cycling helped me move forward.” Mother-of-two is joined by daughters for Cancer Research UK’s Cycle 300 challenge. A mother-of-two from Bingham, Notts, who was left physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted after facing breast … [Read more...]
Historic photo of Lutterell Hall gifted to The Rock Church
Rushcliffe Borough Council has gifted a historic photo of Lutterell Hall to The Rock Church to proudly display in the community building they now manage in West Bridgford. The photograph was taken by a local resident in 1929 and was found in the Council’s archives earlier this year, depicting its … [Read more...]
Incredible Edible launches Broxtowe Green Festival!
We have exciting news! As part of ‘Great Big Green Week’ (18th – 26th September), which celebrates action on climate change, we are hosting our own event here in Broxtowe. Broxtowe Green Festival will take place on Saturday 25th September 12 – 3pm on the Bowling Green at Inham Nook Recreation … [Read more...]
Notts graduates get green fingered at Rainbows
A team of colleagues from Nottinghamshire based HR firm, MHR, have been getting green fingered in the Eco Garden at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The firm, based in Ruddington, Nottingham, has supported Rainbows for the past three years and wanted to get involved in as many … [Read more...]
Lockdown stories buried in time capsule at St Paul’s Church
Hundreds of drawings, photographs, poems, writing and artwork which reflect lockdown have been buried in a time capsule in St Paul’s church garden in West Bridgford. It was buried during an all-age service and will be unearthed in 25 years’ time to remind people of what life was like during the … [Read more...]
Come to the Lambley Village Show!
Taking place this September, the Lambley Village Show is set to be another successful fun-filled day for all the family! The event will take place on 11th September with the main activities taking place from 12:30pm until 4:30. There will be a whole host of activities for all ages, including a … [Read more...]