Local resident Wendy Sheldon recently took part in a skydive to help raise money for the Sheriff of Nottingham’s nominated charity. Wendy, who works at NG11 Cars in Clifton, took the heroic jump on the 22nd September. Wendy said, “It all started when myself and the sheriff of Nottingham Malita … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2021
Broxtowe Green Festival – what a day!
The first Broxtowe Green Festival was a hit, taking place in September, the event organised by Incredible Edible Beeston saw a fantastic turnout. Here’s what the organisers said: We held our first ever ‘Broxtowe Green Festival’ on Saturday 25th September and what a day we had! We’d like to … [Read more...]
A school in Sneinton achieves world class status
Transform Trust is delighted to confirm one of its Nottingham City primary schools has achieved the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM) reaccreditation. Sneinton St Stephen’s CofE Primary School on Windmill Lane, Nottingham is one of only five primary schools in the country that has proved … [Read more...]
Free tree scheme returns for Rushcliffe residents
Rushcliffe residents can make their properties even greener by applying for free trees for a fourth year running. Over 8,000 trees have been distributed since the start of the campaign in 2018 and now 800 wild cherry and dogwood trees are available without charge. It’s part of Rushcliffe … [Read more...]
West Bridgford & District Local History Society – Tudor Cinema
West Bridgford & District Local History Society talk about Tudor Cinema. Tudor Square takes its name from the former Tudor Cinema, which was built in a Tudor Revival style on the corner of Central Avenue and Rectory Road. It opened on 14 September 1931, showing Jenny Lind, a biopic of the … [Read more...]
The One Hundred Quiz raises hundreds for charity
East Leake resident Julie, who volunteers for Rainbows Hospice, recently organised an East Leake village-wide quiz to raise money for the Rainbows charity. Assisted by local quizmaster Mike, 100 quiz sheets containing 100 questions were produced and placed in local East Leake village … [Read more...]
Local Lady Bay Brownies Take Action
At 2nd Lady Bay Brownies, we have started this term with a real desire to make a difference in our local community but also to our planet. The girls are working hard to earn their ‘Take Action’ badge and, as we tackle the difficult subject of climate change, we have and will be doing lots of … [Read more...]
Alight in Beeston event moved to January
The much anticipated first Beeston light night has been confirmed to take place in January 2022. The event is to be a celebration of light and the creativity of Beeston. As the sun goes down and the stars come out, the streets of Beeston will light up with light installations and … [Read more...]
Grand Toy Sale to be held by Faith in Families charity
A pre-Christmas ‘Grand Toy Sale’ on Saturday October 16th will raise funds for adoption and children’s charity Faith in Families – and offer great new toys at low prices. The pop-up shop will run from 10am to 1pm on October 16 at the charity’s site at 7 Colwick Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, … [Read more...]
Home-made Scarecrows displayed across Bingham in town festival
From the 24th – 27th September, Bingham saw a Scarecrow Festival celebrated across the town. The event also included a Safari sale, an increasingly popular event which involves residents and/or local businesses selling items from the comfort of their driveways or front gardens. Bingham resident … [Read more...]