Students at Nottingham Free School, part of Nova Education Trust, are celebrating achieving a record number of grades in both English and Maths, with 80 per cent achieving Grade 4 or higher and 20 per cent Grade 7 or higher. Head of Year 11, Natasha Harmer-Weston, said: “Congratulations to all … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2024
Keyworth United Lightning crowned champions!
Keyworth United Lightning, an under-10 girls' football team, recently clinched their division championship in the Young Elizabethan League (YEL). The journey began when the coaches made the decision to challenge their talented group of players against the boys. Lightning were formed by bringing … [Read more...]
Stuart Broad bowled over by honorary degree
Stuart Broad, a former English cricketer has been announced as one of the latest recipients of honorary degrees and alumni awards to be presented during graduation ceremonies at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). Stuart’s career spanned 17 years, where he became one of England’s most successful … [Read more...]
Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies at Robert Miles Junior School
Shortly before the end of term, Robert Miles Junior School hosted their annual production. This year was ‘Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies’ with performances taking place in the evening and a matinee. The school does not do things by halves and this production was no exception with fantastic … [Read more...]
Local dancers impress in English Youth Ballet Company performance
Ballet dancers from Keyworth School of Theatre Dance (KSTD) wowed packed audiences with the prestigious English Youth Ballet company in ‘Giselle’ at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal. After a successful audition in April and a rigorous rehearsal and training schedule, KSTD ballet dancers performed in … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Country Park to host free walking and cycling event
Residents of all ages are invited to take part in a free walking and cycling event at Rushcliffe Country Park on Wednesday August 14. It will feature a range of fun and insightful activities from 10am to 2pm and will include a wellbeing walk led by Rushcliffe Move and Mingle at 10.30am. Between … [Read more...]
Letter from Bear Grylls congratulates Chilwell scout unit
In January this year, The Archers Explorer Scout Unit started in Chilwell for boys and girls aged 14 to 17. The unit was started for Scouts wanting to move to the next section, which wasn't available in the local area. The Unit meets on a Monday evening at the Scout HQ in Attenborough Lane, … [Read more...]
Grow, Bake, Show! At the WBRHS Horticultural Show 2024
The West Bridgford and Rushcliffe Horticultural Society (WBRHS) is now in its 122nd year, with the Horticultural Show being a highlight for its members. The WBRHS Show takes place at St Pauls Church Hall on Boundary Road, West Bridgford on Saturday 31st August. The show will open its doors to … [Read more...]
Did somebody say discounted group bus travel?
Group travel by bus in Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham is about to get even better thanks to a discount of up to a third-off existing group tickets this summer. The discount comes as part of the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP) – a partnership … [Read more...]
Footprints charity announces exciting relocation to new site
Footprints, a Nottingham based charity who transform the lives of children and families living with disabilities is incredibly excited to announce they will be moving to a brand new home! The charity will be moving from their current centre in Sneinton, to their new home in Clifton. This will … [Read more...]