In the West Bridgford Local News in December, we heard about the newly formed Trent Chamber Orchestra. The inaugural concert is taking place on Sunday January 15th at 3.00pm at the Rushcliffe Arena. Below we have information about Erin Vinter - the viola soloist for their first performance. Erin … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2023
£50k Natural Flood Management Scheme for Burton Joyce
Residents in Burton Joyce are set to benefit from over £50k of investment to help protect homes and businesses from flooding. Flooding in recent months brought disruption to the village after intense rainfall resulted in surface water flooding with drainage systems overwhelmed. Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]
Friends of Meadow Park – Update from the AGM
In November we held our AGM with the usual series of reports being presented: Acting Chairman’s Report: Kevin Gibbons Kevin thanked members who were stepping down from the committee for their work. The Management Plan needs updating with specific attention given to the grass cutting plan. Our … [Read more...]
Eco-Leaders Going Green at Milford
This half-term has seen the introduction of the brand-new Milford ‘Eco-Leaders’! Energy saving and protecting our environment is high on the agenda of everyone in the world but it is something we have noticed could be greatly improved in our school. After learning about climate change in … [Read more...]
Bulb Planting and litter pick in Calverton
Saturday 19th November saw Calverton Beavers spend a morning planting donated daffodil bulbs amongst the trees on Seely Park. The Beavers were armed with trowels and spades and undertook the planting with great enthusiasm even if the ground was rather hard. Cllrs Inger and Brown would … [Read more...]
Nottingham bus driver named top in UK and on his birthday!
Nottingham City Transport Bus Driver, Jonathan Smallman, has been crowned Top National Bus Driver at the annual UK Bus Awards. It was the perfect birthday present for Jonathan, who joined hundreds of people from across the bus industry at Troxy in London on the 15th November 2022 to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Revolutionise your health in 2023
In 2023 you may have plans to revolutionise your health and fitness, take a minute to consult a professional to build a stronger you. Self-care can often take a back seat during winter. The colder days and longer nights mean we move less and get less fresh air. Looking after your physical health … [Read more...]
Volunteers dig in to create No Boundaries Community Garden
Volunteers from St Paul’s Boundary Road and the local community got their hands dirty and their boots muddy when they knuckled down to create the No Boundaries Community Garden at the corner of Loughborough Road and Boundary Road, West Bridgford. A set of four large planters, surrounded by a low … [Read more...]
Bingham Primary School pupils enjoying the teddy bears’ picnic
Pupils at a primary school in Bingham have ‘bear-nefitted’ from a generous donation from David Wilson Homes, enabling them to tuck into a teddy bears’ picnic and enjoy their first days at school in style. Bingham Primary School, located on Burrows Drive near the homebuilder’s Romans’ Quarter … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy the Christmas period filled with festive events
During the run up to Christmas 2022 our WI members enjoyed a range of events and activities including our annual Christmas Lunch which, this year, was held at the Kings Arms, Hathern where a very festive and enjoyable time was had by all. We also hosted the Soar Valley Group of WIs Carol Service … [Read more...]