Residents at a Nottinghamshire home packed their suitcases and printed their boarding passes as they visited Italy for the day. MHA The Herons set up an armchair trip to Italy with one of the lounges being used as the ‘venue’. The trip included watching a short film on Rome, learning Italian … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2023
East Leake pub extension gets green light
East Leake pub extension gets green The new owners of a previously-vacant pub in East Leake – has received planning approval for an extension and refurbishment to its dining area and kitchen including an exciting new permanent marquee, with the help of planning consultancy Marrons. The Bulls Head, … [Read more...]
Local park named best budget and family-friendly picnic spot
Rushcliffe Country Park has received national recognition as best budget and family-friendly picnic spot in England! Across the nation, parks were ranked on multiple factors such as budget, child-friendliness and accessibility, as well as transport links, onsite parking and toilet facilities by … [Read more...]
200 Degrees coffee shop in West Bridgford now open
On Saturday 22nd July, Nottingham’s independent coffee roasters 200 Degrees opened their new shop in West Bridgford. The growing company have been eyeing sites in West Bridgford for some time and jumped at the chance when the perfect property popped up on Central Avenue following the relocation of … [Read more...]
Card from the King for reaching 100 not out
On Monday the 24th of July, Helen Taylor celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by her family and friends at the Manor House in Radcliffe on Trent. Helen was born in Troon, Scotland but came to Radcliffe on Trent in 1946, where she met her husband at the Palais de Dance in Nottingham. The … [Read more...]
Work to start on Rushcliffe chewing gum hot spots
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Streetwise team will tackle chewing gum hot spots in the coming weeks with an initial focus on the Borough’s larger towns and villages. The Authority recently received £25,000 from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, … [Read more...]
New purpose built disabled riding facility right on your door step!
It’s what you can do that counts! That’s the rallying call of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) and here at Belvoir Vale RDA we believe in enriching lives through horses. We welcome anyone with physical and learning disabilities or autism and other neurodiverse conditions and of any … [Read more...]
West Bridgford named in top towns and small cities list
West Bridgford has been named as one of the top towns and small cities in the UK in a recent survey, the only town in the East Midlands to have received the accolade. The list compiled by Savills estate agents highlighted that the vibrant town was ranked 13th in the top 50 places across the … [Read more...]
Explore free nature-based groups and activities with Rushcliffe Big Green Book
A new directory of nature-based activity providers and green spaces in Rushcliffe is now available to encourage more people to explore local nature and improve their mental and physical health. The Rushcliffe Big Green Book gives a wealth of local contacts and information to help groups and … [Read more...]
Scouting is fun, and not just for kids!
That’s the call coming from Bingham Scouts, who’ve announced that they are looking for new Leaders. Their popular Scout Troop and Cub Packs are both looking to expand their leadership base to help grow the number of sections they can run. But first and foremost, they stressed the rewarding nature … [Read more...]