On the 20th November 2022 Tap dancers of all ages from the Sandra Taylor School of Dance in West Bridgford (STSD) helped raise an incredible £29,136.00 for Children in Need, by participating in the Tapathon. The Tapathon is an event, which takes place every year and in 2023 are hoping to beat the … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2023
Mysterious Nottingham: Holme Pierrepont Hall
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has published a book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting various mysterious or haunted locations. There are not many grander entrances than the doorway to Holme … [Read more...]
NSPCC counting on children’s TV legend to inspire Nottinghamshire schools to support maths fun day
Children’s TV legend Johnny Ball is joining the NSPCC’s call to schools and nurseries across Nottinghamshire to take part in a maths-inspired fundraiser this February. Number Day is an annual event aimed at children in nurseries, primary and secondary schools, with teachers and pupils raising vital … [Read more...]
Developer donates to local school to celebrate the 2022 World Cup
Developer Barratt Homes has made a donation of footballs to Carnarvon Primary School in Bingham following the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The school received a total of 25 footballs from the developer to inspire the next generation of footballers following one of the world’s most anticipated events. Mr … [Read more...]
Dining out at Bistrot Pierre
Award-winning Bistrot Pierre, independent French restaurant (est. 1994) has developed and installed another menu, which adds to their already extremely popular other menu options, that include Prix Fixe and Soirée Gastronomique. The Menu Soirée offers 3 courses and also includes a complimentary … [Read more...]
The Winter Warmers Project from the Core Centre
Your local Community Charity, the Core Centre recently applied for specialist funding from National Grid to buy items that would help people within the community stay warm. This application was successful and enabled them to purchase various items, giving them away for free to local people who … [Read more...]
Historic hospitality venue re-opens under new ownership
Grade II* listed Woodborough Hall, which has been at the heart of Woodborough village since 1660, re-opened for business on November 28th following five months of sympathetic refurbishment by the new owners. The Hall retains the feeling of a timeless elegant Country House, but with an updated … [Read more...]
Have a further say on amended plans for Ratcliffe on Soar power station site
Following consultation earlier this year, residents and interested parties are invited again to have their say on the latest plans for the Ratcliffe on Soar power station site. A draft Local Development Order (LDO) that could give the green light to new industry and business projects and the … [Read more...]
Follow-up Community Climate Forum: Thursday 26th Jan 6:30pm
Happy New Year! We hope you’ve all managed to have an enjoyable time over the Christmas period. Following on from the success of the first Community Climate Forum, we are holding a follow up event on Thursday 26th January from 6:30pm until 8:30pm at Round Hill Primary School. The first forum was … [Read more...]
New Musical Director at Bingham and District Choral Society
Following a wonderful series of celebratory concerts for our 50th anniversary in 2022, culminating in a sparkling Jubilee ‘Last night of the Proms’ in Southwell Minster, the choir is now eagerly looking ahead to its first concert of the New Year. This will take place in the Minster once again on … [Read more...]