The 46-year-old has spent the past four seasons coaching in some of the top leagues in Europe, winning the DEL2 Coach of the Year in 2018-19. Neilson has a proud association with the Panthers, winning two trophies as a player before creating a dynasty after taking up the role as coach in … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2022
Teen kart star races to yet another victory
A 13-year-old racing driver has stunned on the track once again with a convincing win in his most recent national kart race. Jacob Jukes, who is at Toothill School in Bingham, is a driver for Team X-Kart, and is celebrating yet more success following a race weekend at Hooton Park race track. On … [Read more...]
The Clifton Doves and their Scarecrow Trail!
The WI is over one hundred years old this year, and from its early beginnings campaigned on important issues for women. The Oxus has always been on education, friendship and changing womens lives for the better. Clifton Doves Nottingham picked up the baton in the shape of - scarecrows! And what … [Read more...]
Local museum receives £8k to help fund new shop front
Nottingham-based Framework Knitters Museum has received funds to upgrade its newly established café and shop – Parker’s Yard - with a discrete and secure reception area. The funds for the project, which will begin and complete this winter, have been awarded through the Museum Development East … [Read more...]
Redeemer Church’s Annual Community Fun Day
An estimated 800 people visited Redeemer Church’s annual Community Fun Day, the first since 2019 due to the pandemic. This year’s Fun Day was made more special as the Church has now moved into the newly refurbished and extended Old Town Hall on Foster Avenue. Thankfully the rain stayed away and … [Read more...]
Trees to be given away to Broxtowe residents
Seven hundred and fifty fruit trees will be on offer to Broxtowe residents this autumn, as Broxtowe Borough Council’s successful free tree giveaway returns for 2022. Broxtowe residents can apply for an apple, pear or plum tree to plant in their own gardens from Monday 3rd October. To register … [Read more...]
Volunteer Drivers Needed for Rushcliffe CVS
Do you have a few spare hours a week to help people in Calverton and Burton Joyce to get out and about? Mary lives alone and has no family or friends living nearby. She cannot use a bus, as she’s a bit frail, but she really wants to do her shopping once a week and if you could take her in your … [Read more...]
You never know what you might dig up…
Members of The East Leake & District Local History Society were given an insight into one of the most exciting archaeological findings of recent times, here in the East Midlands, when Peter Liddle, former County Archaeologist for Leicestershire, gave an interesting talk on The Rutland Roman … [Read more...]
Beeston u3a Autumn update
The u3a brings together retired and partly retired people and those no longer involved in raising a family. Our members are usually looking to meet new friends in the community, stay active, keep learning and having fun. The u3a was first launched in the UK in 1982 and this year all 1000+ … [Read more...]
Happy 21st Birthday to Pierrepont Gamston Primary School
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School held their Harvest Festival Worship on Monday 3rd October. However, things were a little different to normal as the school took the opportunity to celebrate 21 years since the school opened. The worship was attended by governors, past and present, members of St … [Read more...]