East Bridgford Open Gardens are delighted to announce that this year’s event will take place on Sunday 19th June. There will be some wonderful gardens on show; the village prides itself on the wide variety on offer and there is even a Bee Farm to see! The £5 admission charge gives entry to all the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2022
Burton Joyce Girls Football Club goes from Strength to Strength!
The girl’s section of Burton Joyce Football Club is going from strength to strength. Back in the summer of 2020 the club had two girls’ teams, fast forward to the spring of 2022 and they have six teams with no signs of the interest slowing down. The focus of the girl’s section is on player … [Read more...]
Ottimo announces opening date, offering Authentic Italian in the heart of Beeston
The Nottingham moguls behind popular city restaurant Sans Patrie and Bar Sans Patrie have announced the opening date of their new, authentic Italian offering in the heart of Beeston, Ottimo. Hailed as the best contemporary restaurant launching this spring, Ottimo will be the third restaurant … [Read more...]
NCT Celebrates Colleague Excellence
Nottingham City Transport has crowned its tenth Bus Driver of the Year alongside recognising and rewarding engineers, teams and unsung heroes at its annual Excellence Awards. Eleven bus drivers received Customer Commendation Awards for going above and beyond and two colleagues received Special … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s community hero represents the UK at TED conference
Nottingham business leader Marcellus Baz BEM vows to bring back teachings to city-based initiatives from world-renowned speakers such as Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Al Gore as he represents the UK at the first TED Conference in three years. “Baz” will join this prestigious event, this year held in … [Read more...]
The Wildlife Trusts urge Dog walkers to lead the way
Leads are essential to prevent dogs harming ground-nesting birds, say The Wildlife Trusts. As people explore our wonderful countryside, urban commons and nature reserves, the celebrated song of the skylark and bubbling call of curlew are evocative and welcome sounds of spring. Birds like these … [Read more...]
Discovery day for new Rushcliffe Oaks crematorium
Residents and businesses are being invited to a discovery day to learn more about Rushcliffe Borough Council’s new crematorium, Rushcliffe Oaks. Work has started on the modern contemporary building and community space in Stragglethorpe near Cotgrave with its focus on reflecting a connection back to … [Read more...]
NSPCC charity fundraiser honoured by Dame Esther Rantzen
A local marketing consultant, golfer and charity fundraiser has been honoured with an award from Dame Esther Rantzen in recognition of raising over £5,000 for the NSPCC and an ongoing commitment to raise £50,000 for NSPCC, and £100,000 overall. The ‘Esther People Awards’ are held bi-annually to … [Read more...]
The Nottingham donates £20,000 to support families leaving Ukraine
The Nottingham have made a generous £20,000 donation, via their Samuel Fox Foundation, to Beeston-based charity Operation Orphan to support their work in helping young people and their families who have had to flee their homes in Ukraine and are arriving in Moldova. 25 employees are taking part in … [Read more...]
Batman to deliver Easter Eggs to children in Gotham
Children in the village of Gotham, south Nottinghamshire can expect a visit from super-hero Batman this Easter Sunday. The popular comic-book character will stand-in for the Easter Bunny this year and deliver chocolate eggs, where children 11 years old & under if will be eagerly waiting in their … [Read more...]