The Vale of Belvoir Rotary in conjunction with Rotary District 1220 have been working with two local charities, The Friary and Tara’s Angels who are involved in rehousing the homeless. It is worth noting that the situation regarding homelessness has changed dramatically since the beginning of … [Read more...]
Archives for 2021
Slimming World members make ‘egg’stra special donation
Members from the Keyworth Slimming World group have arranged an Easter Egg collection which was donated to The Grand Residential Care Home. Michelle Tinlin became the Slimming World Consultant for the Keyworth group at the end of December last year, she said, “Having battled with my own weight … [Read more...]
April news from Plastic Free Cotgrave
Plastic Free Cotgrave is a local organisation consisting of a small group of volunteers dedicated to reducing single-use plastics in Cotgrave. In their first year, the group has: Set up a Steering group; secured the support of the Town Council; established an invaluable relationship with … [Read more...]
Victoria Centre backs campaign to bring Banksy back to Nottingham
A campaign to bring back the ‘Hula Girl’ Banksy art piece back to Nottingham has been backed by the city’s Victoria Centre. This follows city resident, Mike Horseman, founding the 'Bring Back Our Banksy' campaign and petition after the mural of a girl hula-hooping a bike tyre was removed from a … [Read more...]
Keyworth Archers to practice in East Leake
Following discussions with the local Parish Council and the East Leake Playing Fields Charity Committee, Keyworth Archers are currently re-locating to East Leake Playing Fields on Costock Road. This is due to their present facility in Keyworth being re-developed. They are therefore offering the … [Read more...]
Salon owner and clients embark on 4,000-mile walking challenge
Helen Eveson, the owner of award-winning beauty salon in Keyworth, along with a team of salon clients, set out to walk thousands of miles to raise money for a Nottinghamshire charity. During the third national lockdown Helen, who is the owner of Bliss Beauty Therapy in Keyworth, began encouraging … [Read more...]
Nottingham City Transport Commemorates Closure of Gotham Garage
Nottingham City Transport has commemorated the closure of its Gotham Garage with the return of an original South Notts bus and donation of historic documents to the Nottinghamshire Archives. Opened in March 1926 when the South Notts Bus Company was formed by C T Dabell, the Gotham Garage became … [Read more...]
Growing up in Ruddington during World War II
Grow Old Disgracefully is a registered charity that has been running a national competition called the Over 90s Short Story Prize. The winners have now been announced and are shown on online at www.growolddisgracefully.co.uk. One entry was by Olive Mellors who now lives in Cotgrave, below her letter … [Read more...]
Local nurse publishes children’s poetry book
Jenny Carey, a nurse of fifteen years from East Leake, has recently published a children’s book titled, Fun Poems for Your Child – Feeding Your Child’s Imagination. Jenny works as a staff nurse at Leicester General Hospital. During her time as a student nurse, she began writing poems for every … [Read more...]
The Rock Church agree lease to manage Lutterell Hall and keep community use
Rushcliffe Borough Council has signed a lease agreement with The Rock Church to manage Lutterell Hall in West Bridgford whilst the authority retains ownership of the venue. From May 1 The Rock Church will manage day to day bookings and usage of the Hall, keeping the building open for community … [Read more...]
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