The first event of 2023 took place on Saturday 21st January and goodness, what a result! With 13 volunteers on hand to help (including 3 Lark Hill seniors) we cleared a total of 21 bags from the following areas: Gardendale from McDonalds to the top and back! Clifton Lane (Lark Hill … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Lowdham Horticultural Society Spring Show
Lowdham Horticultural Society Spring Show is being held on Sun 2nd April at Lowdham Village Hall (NG14 7DB) from 1pm–3.30pm. Come along and enjoy this traditional village family event. It is such a delight to be greeted by the lovely sight and smell of all the Spring flowers, especially after the … [Read more...]
Broxtowe’s second community climate gathering
"Energising and optimistic" was just one quote gathered from the second Successful Broxtowe Community Climate Forum which took place at Round Hill School on January 26th 2023. The event saw over 23 different groups give a 2 minute pitch about what their group does and what help they needed, or … [Read more...]
Garden waste service now open and price frozen for a fourth year
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s garden waste service is now open for new and existing customers with the price held for a fourth year from 2020 that gives gardeners regular green bin collections for less than 77p a week. All customers can sign up or re-subscribe now at … [Read more...]
Mysterious Nottingham: The City of London!
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. This month we're going on a detour into the City of London! I … [Read more...]
Reach Rushcliffe funding to fight social isolation and loneliness
A coffee club that helps to reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst over 55s has received support from a Reach Rushcliffe grant enabling the group to grow and flourish with over 30 attendees now meeting up each week. Residents can meet new people and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed and … [Read more...]
Another interesting talk with the East Leake WI
We were delighted to welcome another superb turnout to our February meeting, including seven visitors, to hear Jo Golby’s talk “A Design for Life”. Jo captivated her audience as, dressed for the part, she recounted the life of Laura Ashley. It was fascinating to hear the inspirations behind her … [Read more...]
The history of the Pantomime
At our January meeting Ann Featherstone gave an interesting talk on the history of pantomime. Originating in Italy, Panto is now predominantly a British phenomenon. Although sometimes staged in a few other countries, no-one likes a Panto quite like the Brits - and the Americans are totally … [Read more...]
Calverton Village Get Together 2023
The 2023 Calverton Village Get Together will take place on Sunday 14th May 2023 at the Calverton Scout & Guide Building, Main Street, Calverton NG14 6LU. Due to Covid restrictions in early 2022, last year’s event was held in July and it turned out to be something of a super … [Read more...]
Tree of Trees Honouring Queen Elizabeth’s Memory
The Mayor of Broxtowe took part in a special tree planting event with the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, accompanied by children from Foxwood Academy. The tree was planted at Bramcote Hills Park on Thursday 2 February. The Hazel tree is from the 21 metre ‘Tree of Trees’ sculpture designed by … [Read more...]
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