A Classroom Learning Assistant from a school in Bingham is to undertake a challenge of a lifetime by being part of a charity relay swim of the English Channel in June. Helen Timmins from Toot Hill School – which is part of the Nova Education Trust – will be one of 14 swimmers who will make the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2021
West Bridgford mum runs 100-miles for charity
Pooja Gadhia has taken up the ’Jog 26 miles in May Challenge’ for Brain Tumour Research, except she’s jogging 100-miles! During the coronavirus lockdown, Pooja decided to use her time to become healthier and more active, she said “It was during lockdown that I started on a health kick and joined … [Read more...]
12-year-old Nottingham karter impresses as youngest driver in first Championship race
A 12-year-old aspiring racing driver from Nottingham has made an impact in his first championship kart race of the year, as part of a newly formed racing team. Jacob Jukes, who is currently in year 7 at Toothill School in Bingham, signed for Team X-Kart in November. On Sunday 25th April, he … [Read more...]
The Leakey Pens go global
East Leake’s writers’ group, The Leakey Pens, have carried on with their meetings on Zoom throughout the pandemic. They continue to support each other to develop their work. March saw the release of a novel titled ‘Redemption’ written by S. D. Johnson, that owes its existence to the encouragement … [Read more...]
News from “Friends of the Hook”
This past year has been a challenge for everyone. Open Spaces, such as the Hook Local Nature Reserve, have been essential for people to enjoy for their physical and mental wellbeing. To this end our volunteer group together with local residents have been working throughout the pandemic to improve … [Read more...]
East Leake Traders say thank you to locals
The East Leake Traders Association would like to say a massive ‘Thank you!’ to East Leake residents for continuing to support our local businesses and tradesmen throughout lockdown. Thanks also to the traders who have worked so hard to stay open, including The Greengrocer, the Co-op, the hardware … [Read more...]
Mums to Be Meet Up in Ruddington this May
Are you a mum to be struggling to find ways to socialise with other expectant mothers? Sabine Watson, who lives in Rushcliffe and is 5 months pregnant, is organising a special event so that expecting mothers can meet up, socialise, partake in prenatal yoga and have breakfast together. The event … [Read more...]
Your vote is yours alone – protect it at the elections
Rushcliffe Borough Council is supporting a campaign that has been launched by the Electoral Commission and Crimestoppers, the independent crime reporting charity, to help prevent electoral fraud ahead of local elections on 6th May. In any election in the UK, a person’s vote belongs to them … [Read more...]
Unlimited Theatre Youth Theatre seeks new cast
A West Bridgford based Youth Theatre group are seeking new cast members (aged 13-18) for their forthcoming performance as part of the European Youth Theatre festival at Birmingham Rep in July. Unlimited Theatre runs sessions at the beautiful, new drama studios at Rushcliffe School in Boundary … [Read more...]
May runs rainbows around Nottingham dressed as pink unicorn
7-year-old May runs 100 miles dressed as a pink unicorn to raise money for the NHS. The young girl from West Bridgford came up with the idea after seeing the success of Captain Tom and the incredible amount of money that he raised for charity by walking 100 laps of his garden to mark his 100th … [Read more...]
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