Lorna Clarke, veterinary surgeon and owner of Pinfold Vets in East Leake, talks about her experience when she recently took part in a relay team swim of the English Channel. On the 12th September 2021 I swam the English Channel as part of a 5 person-relay team. We left dry land behind and set … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2021
Winners of the Clifton & Wilford Summer Art Competition announced
Lilian Greenwood MP was at Clifton Library on Saturday 11th September to present prizes to 3 excited winners of the Clifton and Wilford Summer Art Competition. The organisers wanted to provide some entertainment for children over the summer holidays and children aged between 4 & 11 were … [Read more...]
Here’s what’s on the October Calverton Village Noticeboard
Here's a few notices of information and events coming up in Calverton this October. We need your help! A newly created Community Projects Working Group has been formed and we are looking for volunteers, ideas and suggestions how we can all improve our village. We have already invested in new … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire farmer wins ‘excellence in the education of farm animal welfare’ award
Patrick Lynn, an egg producer from Southwell, Nottinghamshire, has beaten off stiff competition from 28 nominees to win the ‘excellence in the education of farm animal welfare’ category, in RSPCA Assured’s first-ever awards for pig and poultry members. Patrick - together with his wife, Esther - … [Read more...]
Special guest helps new Edwalton nursery opens its doors in style
A new nursery in Edwalton has opened its doors with the help of a special guest. Busy Bees at Edwalton welcomed the Mayor of Rushcliffe, Councillor Sue Mallender, to cut the ribbon to mark the purpose-built nursery’s grand launch. Councillor Sue Mallender was given an exclusive tour of the … [Read more...]
Ruddington Village leading the way in reducing single use plastics to help fight climate change
Ruddington has launched its very own Plastic Free Communities initiative with marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage, joining forces with a network of communities across the UK to tackle throw away problem plastic. You can join the cause and clean up your local community at their … [Read more...]
Enertor gives thanks to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service
Healthcare company, Enertor, gave thanks to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and the Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service and to recognise their exceptional work through Covid-19. 500 pairs of insoles were presented to LEBBS volunteers and Air Ambulance Staff on Saturday, at Lincs & … [Read more...]
Support the 2021 Poppy Appeal as Nottingham’s annual Poppy Run goes live
The Royal British Legion is encouraging people to lace up their trainers and take part in its annual Poppy Run on 31st October 2021 to help support service and ex-service personnel and their families. The RBL’s Poppy Run events are taking place in ten cities across the … [Read more...]
Halloween trail returns to the city for a fortnight of free spook-tacular fun
Following the success of the last It’s in Nottingham’s Halloween event in 2019, which saw over 1,000 families travel into the city centre to take part in the family friendly activity, Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the return of the Halloween Trail. The … [Read more...]