Lowdham village has developed a new venue which will provide a further office environment that can be hired for meetings. It will also extend the services provided by the Parish Council with the Clerk attending the office on a regular basis from September 2024, initially for an hour or so on the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
Scouting is growing in the City of Nottingham
Did you know that since January 2022, the number of boys and girls aged 4 to 17 involved in Scouts in the City of Nottingham has increased by over 5%. With increases in most of the five sections, Scout Groups and Explorer Units are looking for more volunteers to keep up with the demand for … [Read more...]
Wildlife Trust welcomes ‘mystery’ donation
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has spoken of its surprise and delight after discovering an anonymous £100 cash donation at Attenborough Nature Reserve in mid July. Staff opening up the Nature Centre at the much-loved site, discovered an envelope – addressed simply to ‘The Manager’, weighted down … [Read more...]
Men United choir raises £57,000 for Prostate Cancer UK
Nottinghamshire volunteer choir Men United in Song has raised more than £55,000 for Prostate Cancer UK over the course of three sell-out concerts and a surprise flash mob performance. The choir, which came together in March as part of a national pop-up singing project, revealed the final total it … [Read more...]
Ten years of Esperanza at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its ‘Esperanza’ festival, raising money for the School of Hope in Jocotenango, Guatemala. Thanks to the fantastic effort of students, staff and our wider community, Rushcliffe has raised £3,900 this year, a new record! This brings the … [Read more...]
Ballet success for local dancers
Young dancers from the Sandra Taylor School of Dance (STSD) in West Bridgford have been flying high on their path to dance success. Several junior and advanced dancers recently successfully auditioned and performed in English Youth Ballet’s production of 'Giselle' at Nottingham Theatre … [Read more...]
Country Park receives 18th consecutive Green Flag Award!
Rushcliffe Country Park has received its 18th consecutive Green Flag Award, acknowledging the green space as one of the country’s best parks. The popular park has been named again among 2,227 other UK places that have received the award, which sets the benchmark standard for the management of … [Read more...]
Local parks standards fly high with Green Flag Awards
Five sites in Broxtowe proudly wave their Green Flag Awards, showcasing the high quality of the green spaces. Managed by Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Green Flag Awards are the international mark of quality for parks and open … [Read more...]
Safe spaces for anyone seeking refuge now available
A project to enhance safety for those who may suffer from fear or vulnerability from others has now created safe spaces in retail and hospitality premises in West Bridgford for anyone seeking refuge. Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC), Nottinghamshire Police and West Bridgford Shop Watch are working … [Read more...]
It’s that time of year again!
August and September are – usually – the months when wasps buzz round our picnics and generally cause a nuisance. For those of us bothered by them, this year will come as something of a relief: because of a wet winter and spring numbers are much lower (a situation, worryingly, common to many … [Read more...]
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