On Thursday 24th November, the Local News took a visit to Christmas at Belton and the opening night of the light trail ,which winds through the gardens at National Trust owned Belton House. This year, publisher Mark took the short trip to Grantham with his young family to enjoy what turned out to … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2022
Local History: Jesse Gray Primary School
In July, Jesse Gray Primary School celebrated its 70th anniversary. It opened fully in January 1952, although a few children attended from the previous September while the building was being completed. It served the area in the south of West Bridgford, west of the railway line. After the school was … [Read more...]
Gas explosion death 20 years remembered
Twenty years ago, a gas explosion destroyed a warden controlled sheltered housing block on Walcote Drive, West Bridgford. One person died in the explosion and three people were taken to the QMC. This afternoon the Seventh Day Adventist Church held a remembrance service at the Community Hall on … [Read more...]
Toot Hill recognised for developing high-quality provision
Toot Hill School in Bingham has been recognised for its work delivering high-quality provision for its pupils. The school - which is part of the Nova Education Trust - has been awarded the NACE Challenge Award for the fourth time and becomes the first school in the country to be granted … [Read more...]
David’s Annual Lights Display to raise funds for RSPCA
It’s that time of year again and Gamston resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas Display to raise money for charity. For the past 10 years David has put on a mesmerizing festive Christmas display outside his home to raise money for charity. This will be the … [Read more...]
Local historian unveils memorial to fallen US servicemen
A new memorial honouring the servicemen of the United States Army Airforce stationed at Langar Airfield during the Second World War has been unveiled. Funded by donations from local businesses, the memorial was unveiled during a moving ceremony on 1 October to honour the US servicemen who served … [Read more...]
Sewa Day Nottingham and CWT set to launch Christmas box appeal
Sewa Day Nottingham is a charity which is dedicated to doing acts of kindness selflessly. Working with Communities Working Together (CWT), they have been running a Christmas box appeal for the last couple of years. Last year they managed a mammoth volunteer effort of packing 1,300 boxes. The gifts … [Read more...]
Introducing Trent Acoustic Roots and Folk (TARAF)
Trent Acoustic Roots and Folk (TARAF) is a first-Sunday-of-the-month music event at the Royal British Legion club, Main Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent. It is a friendly gathering and welcoming opportunity for those who wish to sing, play, sing and play or simply listen to contemporary and trad roots, … [Read more...]
Win £20 shopping vouchers with West Bridgford Way’s charity Christmas Elf Trail!
Shoppers in West Bridgford can win £20 local shopping vouchers to help lighten the load on their pockets this festive season with the West Bridgford Way charity Christmas Elf Trail! 20 of Santa’s special helpers have come to help out with residents’ Christmas shopping this year and get up to a bit … [Read more...]
Local History: Beeston Photographic and Art Society
The society was founded in Autumn 1908 and in March 1909 held its first annual exhibition. By 1913 they engaged with Beeston school children & included their work in the exhibition. There were ten talks/demonstrations a year in the Station Road Schools and magic lantern slides were shown. They … [Read more...]
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