Ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week (14th – 18th June), Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £1,000 to Nottingham-based charity The Wolfpack Project, which aims to support young people experiencing loneliness. The donation from the housebuilder has arrived at a fundamental time as the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2021
Join the Rushcliffe Photographic Society
From its modest beginning 41 years ago, the society has grown and is now at its highest and maximum capacity of 75 members. We normally meet in the Tollerton Parish Rooms but over the last year we have successfully moved to Zoom, retaining enthusiastic support from our membership. We offered … [Read more...]
Clifton Post-box gets a make-over
In May, a red Mailbox received a special make-over by a local resident, did you spot it? Clifton resident Wendy Sheldon got creative with crochet and made a cosy knit cover for the Royal Mail post box outside the old Clifton Pastures Post Office on Farnborough Road. Wendy said, “I think I am … [Read more...]
Beeston author writes book based on her own incredible experience
Beeston born and bred, Ginny Hartman was told she must shield during the pandemic. Determined to keep busy, she fished out her 1990 diary and finally got down to writing the epic tale of her big adventure! Ginny, who was Principal of Stagecoach in West Bridgford for 21 years until she retired in … [Read more...]
Hillside Primary & Nursery School children inspired by ‘healthy hearts’ topic raise funds for a community defibrillator
Original target of £1000 smashed as total rises to £2300! Children at Hillside Primary & Nursery School in Hucknall have been raising money for a defibrillator to be located on the school gates following their work on a ‘Healthy Hearts’ topic. Their ‘Healthy Hearts’ topic looked at the form … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park now open!
Skaters, scooter riders and BMXers are celebrating as Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park is now open! The £210,000 project has been funded by Rushcliffe Borough Council and supported by Skate Nottingham, Canvas Spaces, and VIA East Midlands. It has been praised as another landmark facility … [Read more...]
Double floor penthouses with waterside views remain at Nottingham development
An iconic waterfront development next door to Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and on the banks of the River Trent is down to its last few apartments and penthouses with over 75% sold. Nestled in the sought-after location of West Bridgford in Nottingham, which was revealed as one of the most … [Read more...]
St George flag ready to be unfurled as England head into the Euros
Nottingham’s 60-foot St George’s flag is to be unfurled on the Council House today (Friday 11th June) in preparation for the European 2020 Championships. The flag, believed to be the largest of its kind in the country, is the one used by the Council to celebrate St George’s Day every year and to … [Read more...]
Local astronomer captures solar eclipse
On June 10th the British Isle was treated to an annular partial eclipse which took place between 10am and 12:30pm, and an astronomer has captured the scene from Nottinghamshire. Astronomer Michael Knowles from Mansfield photographed and documented the experience this morning, managing to still … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Borough Council shortlisted for national award for speed of vital COVID-19 grants to businesses
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Finance and Revenues teams have been shortlisted for a national award for reaching out to local businesses quickly and effectively during COVID-19 distributing vital central government grant funding. The authority will now be in the running for a CCLA/Room151 Impact … [Read more...]
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