A range of new facilities will help to boost local sporting activity, following Persimmon Homes’ handover of two football pitches and a changing facility to Gedling Borough Council. Following the successful handover of Rivendell Flying High Academy to Nottinghamshire County Council, the developer … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2024
£30,000 Improvements to Long Lane Recreation Ground
Visitors to Long Lane Recreation Ground in Attenborough are benefitting from £30,000 improvements to the popular play area and on-site bistro. Broxtowe Borough Council has improved the car parking to meet the demand that this busy recreation ground receives. The car park has been extended and … [Read more...]
Main building work completed on new heritage railway carriage shed
A brand-new railway carriage shed has been built at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, protecting priceless heritage for the future. Contractors have been working at the Ruddington site since September and have completed the main structure. The remaining work - to lay a polished concrete … [Read more...]
Robert Miles Junior School enjoy Christmas festivities
Robert Miles Junior School had the traditional busy end of Autumn term with lots happening in the countdown to Christmas including assessments, festivities and, of course, the all-important performances. Christmas carol concerts took place with children singing some of the long-time school … [Read more...]
Bingham Cricket Club secure new second home
Bingham Cricket Club have announced a new partnership with Croxton Kerrial Sports and Social Club, enabling Bingham to re-develop the ground’s cricket square for their sole use in 2024. The club is now looking for players to join their expanding number of teams. The initial three year partnership … [Read more...]
Honour for dedicated Notts County Sailing Club Volunteer
A dedicated member of Notts County Sailing Club has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the sport in the 2023 RYA Volunteer Awards. Ian Firth was among 81 volunteers from across the UK honoured in this year’s awards by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). The awards were … [Read more...]
Housebuilder launches pop-up library for local children
A local housebuilder is encouraging youngsters to read more by creating a pop-up library at its Newton development – and is inviting local children along to pick up a free book to celebrate its launch. Children across Nottinghamshire are invited to pick up a FREE book of their choice* from Redrow … [Read more...]
Trent Chamber Orchestra to perform at new venue
Trent Chamber Orchestra resumes its concert series early in the New Year this time at St Paul's Church, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Music Director, Derek Williams says: "We're trying out St Paul's as a new venue for us. The inspiration for this came from prominent local musician Andrew Nicklin … [Read more...]
From karaoke to recording two Christmas songs for charity!
In the summer of 2023, The Boat and Horses pub in Beeston Rylands held a Karaoke Competition, where locals came together and sang the night away. The event was a huge success, so much so, landlady Jackie Hanson decided to keep it going! Over the following months, the locals continued to gather … [Read more...]
Residents urged to have say on review into on-street parking
Residents living in West Bridgford are being encouraged to have their say on a review into on-street parking around the town centre. A public engagement exercise launched today by Nottinghamshire County Council will help shape future parking strategies in the popular shopping destination. The … [Read more...]