Editor of the Local News, Dani was invited to a special outdoor cinema viewing at Notts Maze in Arnold. Here’s what she said about the experience: As a massive movie fan, I was delighted to be invited to watch The Greatest Showman at the Notts Maze outdoor cinema on Friday 28th May. I wasn’t sure … [Read more...]
Archives for 2021
Month-long campaign to raise awareness of young adult loneliness in Nottingham
The Nottingham Building Society is teaming up with Nottingham charity The Wolfpack Project for a month-long focus on a growing problem – loneliness in young adults. It is an issue that has worsened over the last year or so due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so when The Nottingham decided to … [Read more...]
Notts charity launches programme to help young and unemployed residents secure work
Nottingham-based community organisation Switch Up has launched a free employability program that will empower 14- to 24-year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds in the city to achieve their career aspirations. From 1st June 2021, the employability program will provide young people - who live in … [Read more...]
Captain Tom appeal inspires series of ‘Covideos’
Like many others, Roger Johnson and his wife began embarking on lots of nature walks to keep fit and occupied during lockdown. But for Roger, these walks plus the inspiration of Captain Tom, inspired him to create 100 videos in which people can enjoy and then donate to two local charities. … [Read more...]
Boys Brigade & Girls Association celebrate Anniversary
This year, The 42nd Nottingham (Edwalton) Company, The Boys’ Brigade & Girls’ Association celebrates its 60th Anniversary. As part of the celebrations, it’s holding an open afternoon on Saturday 26th June, at the Edwalton Church Hall, Vicarage Green – Covid permitting - where people can drop by … [Read more...]
12-year-old Nottingham karter takes race win after stunning injury come back
A 12-year-old aspiring racing driver from Nottingham has won his first race of the year, just weeks after being injured in a karting accident. Jacob Jukes, who is currently in year 7 at Toothill School in Bingham, is a driver for Team X-Kart, which was formed last year. On Sunday May 16th he … [Read more...]
108-Mile ‘Walk for Walesby’ Raises an incredible £16,200
A staggering £16,200 has been raised to date for Walesby Forest – an internationally acclaimed outdoor activity centre located in the heart of Sherwood Forest – which will enable the independent charity to continue running following a very challenging year. 78-year-old David Huxley, president of … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of Rushcliffe Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what a two of you said: Cousin creations Two cousins who live in Bingham have inspired each other to start a creative business. Chrissie and Diane, who are both in … [Read more...]
East Leake gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of East Leake Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what three of you said: Painting wild During lockdown, Jessica Spence from East Leake brought some colour and wildlife to a relative’s allotment by painting flowers … [Read more...]
West Bridgford gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of West Bridgford Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what two of you said: Painting picture perfect David Green has recently moved to Edwalton from Norwich, Norfolk. He has been painting for quite a while but the … [Read more...]
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