In the May issue of Beeston Local News, we asked for local residents to get in touch and share creative projects that were born out of their extra time during lockdown. Here’s what two of you have been up to: Knitter Critters 34-year-old Primary School Teacher from Beeston, Heather Ward, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2021
A win for our local Nottingham NHS
Two Nottingham institutions have come together to support our city’s mental health for the very first time. A new local fundraising partnership has been announced, between Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Nottingham Hospitals Charity. Bringing the football community and the city’s NHS … [Read more...]
Twin swimathon raises over £1K for children in India
Two girls who study at Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford take part in a swimathon to raise money for Indian children in Crisis due to Covid-19. 7-year-old identical twins Alice and Florence completed a twin Swimathon on 21st May. The duo swam for 60 minutes non-stop to raise money for … [Read more...]
Bob goes a cut above for children’s cancer charity
An engineer from Bingham has donated more than 12 inches of his hair to a charity that makes wigs for children living with cancer. The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatment and other … [Read more...]
Village Foodbank welcomes donation from Nottinghamshire Tarmac Team
The team at Tarmac’s Barnstone cement plant has joined forces to give a welcome donation to a Nottinghamshire village foodbank. Cropwell Bishop Parish Council took delivery of a large collection of foodstuffs and vouchers for food shops – all donated to the local foodbank. Once the … [Read more...]
Ellerslie Cricket Club receives vital funding from Reach Rushcliffe
A West Bridgford Cricket Club has received vital funding from Reach Rushcliffe to help develop new sessions to reduce social isolation for residents aged over 50. Ellerslie Cricket Club has received funds that will assist with the development of their walking cricket activity for residents in … [Read more...]
Progress on Lowdham Signal Box – May 2021
Since we moved the signal box last October, we have done a lot of hard work on restoration. The most urgent work, given that it was wintertime, was to refurbish the windows (10 frames containing 76 glass panes). They needed stripping, preparing and painting. Many needed substantial bits of new wood … [Read more...]
“Hang-out with a Real T. rex” – Exhibition at Nottingham is on the look-out for 100 volunteers
One hundred people who are interested in getting up close and personal with a gigantic 67 million-year-old beast are being sought this summer. After the roaring success of hosting the Dinosaurs of China exhibition, Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum is showcasing a world exclusive exhibition, … [Read more...]
Primary Schools across the country are invited to join a virtual ‘Celebration of Education’ week 14-18th June
Event provides workshops with world class authors and educational professionals for children, parents and staff A week-long virtual event has been organised by a Nottinghamshire primary multi-academy trust, inviting schools to join in a celebration of the work of those within the education sector … [Read more...]
Could you help Barnardo’s support care experienced young people in Nottingham?
Barnardo’s are working with Nottingham City Council to recruit Supported Lodgings providers from Nottingham and the surrounding area. Supported Lodgings is an important accommodation option, offering a home and family environment to young people leaving care, as they make the transition to more … [Read more...]
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