Clifton charity Good Companions, are celebrating this year’s festive season with two parties and a raffle for their service users following last year’s social distanced Christmas. We are a small, Clifton-based charity which supports isolated, vulnerable and lonely older people in the Clifton, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2021
Santa Claus is coming to Beeston town!
Beeston Round Table will once again be running their Santa’s sleigh to raise money for local charities, whilst spreading Christmas Cheer around the local streets of Beeston, Chilwell, Attenborough, Stapleford, Bramcote and Toton. Please see below for our routes and dates: 1st December- … [Read more...]
Rubber Ducks are ready to get swimming in 2022
Age UK Derbyshire couldn’t be happier to announce that their much-loved Duck Race will be back on 1st January 2022. All ducks are fully vaccinated and rearing to go! After the months and months of staying indoors and seeing no one we are free to mix once again and what better way than to say … [Read more...]
Rainbow launches Virtual 5K Santa Dash for Nottinghamshire residents
With just over a month until Christmas, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has launched its Virtual 5K Santa Dash and wants people in Nottinghamshire to sign up. The charity – which cares for children and young people from Nottinghamshire with a life-limiting illness – wants to see … [Read more...]
Huge Christmas food and beer hall headed to Nottingham for the Festive Season
Set your sights on street food, German beer, mulled wine and boozy hot chocolate! If you’re looking for something a bit different to celebrate this Christmas season, you should be heading to Beeston to get into the festive spirit. Pop-up events venue The Garage, host of a nationally acclaimed … [Read more...]
Victoria Centre welcomes 9 new retailers
Nottingham’s Victoria Centre has announced the signing of nine new brands, which will arrive over the coming months. The new retailers are set enhance the shopping experience at Nottingham’s most popular retail destination, which is owned by property company SGS. MINISO, the Japanese-inspired … [Read more...]
Pumpkin’s Halloween book released with help from 7-year-old
Local writer Lindsay Parker from Beeston has recently released a spooky children’s book with the help of her 7-year-old daughter. Here you can find out from Lindsay herself how this project came about: As an avid writer, my ultimate goal has always been to have a book published. Never in my … [Read more...]
Free minor bike repair workshop at Rushcliffe Arena on November 20
Cyclists can get minor repairs on their bikes fixed for free courtesy of Dr Bike as part of a dedicated event at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford on Saturday November 20. Those wanting to receive the support can simply drop-in outside the leisure centre on Rugby Road NG2 7YG from 9am to 3pm to … [Read more...]
Come to Calverton Christmas Fayre!
Come along to the Calverton Christmas Fayre taking place on Sunday 5th December from 10am - 4pm. The Fayre will be held at Calverton Village Gall on Park Road. There will be School Choirs from St Wilfrids from 11am, Sir John Sherbrooke from 12pm and Manor Park from 2pm. Over 20 stalls will be … [Read more...]
West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch On music and performance bill confirmed!
West Bridgford’s free Christmas Lights Switch makes a long-awaited return on Saturday November 27 from 10am until 6pm and its bill of live music, local groups and performers has now been confirmed! Seasonal festivities will take place on Central Avenue in the town throughout the day with a food … [Read more...]