A former soldier from Chilwell will this summer educate on battlefields instead of fighting on them, as he fulfils the role of lead guide on Help for Heroes’ annual Big Battlefield Bike Ride (BBBR) – the Charity’s largest fundraiser. John Cotterill, 64, served as an infantry officer for 37 years, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
A new way to give: helping charities support homeless people
Two years ago, more than 15 charities teamed up to launch Street Support Nottingham, a website providing information about all of the services in the city that support homeless people. From February this year, supported by the business community and Nottingham City Council, they are launching … [Read more...]
Scouts and Guides Gang Show!
From Monday 6th March to Saturday 11th March, the Nottinghamshire Scouts and Guides will be on stage at the Theatre Royal as they perform another great variety show full of musical numbers, dance routines and comedy for all ages. This 2023 performance will have you dancing in the aisles, singing … [Read more...]
Local Football Team scores sponsorship from city opticians
An opticians in Nottingham has pledged its support for a local football club in the new year. Specsavers at Wheeler Gate has teamed up with the West Bridgford Colts football club to sponsor their Wildcats Black U18 girls’ team, providing much needed new team kit and equipment for the players. … [Read more...]
50mph speed limit to be introduced on Stragglethorpe Road
A new 50mph speed limit will be introduced on Stragglethorpe Road to improve safety for motorists. The road, which links the A52 and the A46 is currently has a 60mph speed limit, apart from a small 40mph section, and has seen 12 recorded injury accidents to vehicle occupants between 2016 and … [Read more...]
Grade II listed buildings receive refurb at local museum
Works have started at Framework Knitters Museum, as its Grade II listed cottage and frameshop buildings receive a refurbishment. The £62,295 project will see external works carried out on the buildings, including repairs to the roofs and chimneys, replacing the gutters, and repointing the walls. … [Read more...]
Severn Trent gearing-up for £11m sewer improvement
Severn Trent is preparing to carry out an £11 million programme of sewer network improvements between Willoughby-on-the-Wolds and East Leake. Due to start in summer 2024, the project will upgrade 12 km of pipes, providing environmental improvements, helping to reduce the risk of sewer flooding and … [Read more...]
Local pupils taken on a storytelling adventure
In celebration of National Storytelling Week (30th January to 5th February), classic stories were brought to life for pupils at Carnarvon Primary School in Bingham, thanks to an event funded by David Wilson Homes. The school, which is located near the homebuilder’s Romans’ Quarter development in … [Read more...]
Homebuilder holds charity golf day at local venue
A charity golf day arranged by Nottinghamshire developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has raised over £13,500 for its Charity of the Year, Muted. Over 90 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and sub-contractors, took part in the tournament which was held at … [Read more...]
Leahurst Road Preschool ask themselves: ‘Who do I want to be?’
Before turning to the winter festive activities, the children at Leahurst Road Pre-School got their teeth into some engaging topics, including ‘Science Week’, Nursery Rhymes and learning about Autumn as a season. What better a time to observe all the changes that happen around us – like the … [Read more...]
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