Members of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire hit the high notes recently as part of one Ginormous Choir! Over 300 young members, from the Rainbow (4-7 years), Brownie (7-10 years) and Guide (10 – 14 years) sections, as well as Rangers and young leaders (14-18 years) met at the Albert Hall in Nottingham … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2024
Community to be created on former Boots site
UK housebuilder, Keepmoat will invest more than £102 million into creating hundreds of new homes, with work having already commenced at a flagship parcel of land on the site of a former Boots factory. Partners from Platform Housing Group and Boots joined Charlotte Goode, Paul Hulme and Philippa … [Read more...]
Clifton Town Board developing plans for £20m investment
The newly formed Clifton Town Board have started working to lay the foundations for the strategic projects and priorities of the Levelling Up Fund awarded to the community from Government. Up to £20 million pounds of funding is available to meet strategic goals within the community around three … [Read more...]
Greythorn Park play area refurbishment complete
New park facilities are now open at Greythorn Park play area in West Bridgford following an £80,000 investment from Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC). The Greythorn Drive-based park has welcomed an extension to the play area, new cradle swings, inclusive play panels and colourful ground graphic … [Read more...]
Swim, Bike, Run. Try your family friendly triathlon event
Swim Bike Run Local are monthly opportunities to help you create fitness habits of a lifetime. Get started with likeminded people and build your confidence in these fun and welcoming opportunities. The events are organised by Nottingham Triathlon Club, which involve a 25m swim loop, 1km bike loop … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Oaks gains international recognition
Rushcliffe Oaks crematorium received international recognition recently as over 30 delegates from The Ministry of Health and Welfare in South Korea visited the site to learn more about its green operations and peaceful setting. The delegation was made up of civil servants relating to the field of … [Read more...]
Nottingham Panthers Choose Framework As Their Charity Of The Year For The 2024/25 Season
Thanks to the fans of Nottingham Panthers, the team has chosen Framework as its Charity of the Year for the 2024/25 season. The Nottingham-based charity which supports homeless and vulnerable people across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and further afield was chosen from among more than 150 … [Read more...]
Multi-million-pound project set to create 560 extra school places
Nottinghamshire County Council has announced a major £27m investment scheme to create 560 additional school places in Rushcliffe Spencer Academy – 450 secondary places and 110 sixth form places. The new expansion to Rushcliffe Spencer Academy will help to address the growing demand for more school … [Read more...]
Mayor of Rushcliffe launches official charity raffle
A two night break for two at a choice of 440 locations across the UK, a signed Nottingham Forest shirt and rounds of golf at three top local courses are among the host of prizes in the Mayor of Rushcliffe’s official charity raffle! Mayor Cllr Andy Brown has created the fundraiser for his chosen … [Read more...]
Calls for walkers to join local actor Vicky McClure
People living with dementia across Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to reach out for support by Alzheimer's Society, after a new survey found 88% of people affected by the condition in the UK have not sought help from a dementia charity. Alzheimer's Society provides help and advice for anyone … [Read more...]