Pupils at Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham have been making an impact on their local community following an assembly about becoming litter heroes rather than litter bugs. Members of the Streetwise team at Rushcliffe Borough Council came to speak with the youngsters at the school, which is … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
Rushcliffe Borough Council earns White Ribbon Accreditation
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has achieved White Ribbon Accreditation and is committed to working towards eliminating attitudes and behaviours that can lead to violence against women and girls. The accreditation aligns with White Ribbon UK, the leading charity engaging men and boys to end … [Read more...]
Local artist paints Tollerton biplane
On Saturday 27th July, Nottingham City Airport at Tollerton celebrated the 95th Anniversary of the aerodrome being awarded its licence to operate in response to Sir Alan Cobham’s Municipal Aerodrome Campaign. At the time, Cobham, a well-known and forward-thinking aviation pioneer sought potential … [Read more...]
The Hook Nature Reserve receives its first Green Flag Award!
The Hook Nature Reserve in Lady Bay has been awarded its first coveted Green Flag Award and is now officially recognised as one of the UK’s best green spaces. The 15-hectare nature reserve has been named among 2,227 other parks and green places across the UK that have received the award, which … [Read more...]
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum receives funding boost
Rushcliffe Borough Council has awarded two grants totalling £18,000 to the award-winning Framework Knitters Museum through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to support vital improvements to enhance its visitor experience. The funding for the museum in … [Read more...]
Local man celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends
On 20 July 2024, Dr Rev Bernard Holt celebrated his 100th birthday at Lark Hill Retirement Village with a party alongside his daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. Dr Rev Bernard Holt was born on July 20 1924 in Gaythorne Street, Salford, Lancashire. After school in … [Read more...]
Bramcote Hills Park has an exciting new play area
The play area at Bramcote Hills Park has been designed for children of all ages using resident feedback and was opened by the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe on Wednesday 31 July at 11am. Following the extensive Bramcote Hills Park Consultation which was carried out last summer, the Council has … [Read more...]
‘Grape’-news for Central Rushcliffe – Nottsbus On Demand is here!
It’s not everyday that you could catch a bus that connects you to a vineyard, a chocolaterie and a dairy but for residents in Central Rushcliffe this has become a reality thanks to the launch of a new Nottbus On Demand service in the area. The new Central Rushcliffe Zone is the seventh of … [Read more...]
Can ‘you’ support your Local Advice Centre?
The Clifton Advice Centre has been a source of help and advice to residents in Clifton, Wilford and Silverdale for over 30 years. We are a registered charity (1058935), based in the Clifton Cornerstone. Unfortunately, like many other voluntary organisations, we recently lost our funding from … [Read more...]
Motorpoint Arena Ramps Up Fan Experience As Panthers 25th Season Gets Underway
The puck is about to drop on another thrilling season of ice hockey at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, home of the Panthers. It’s the 25th season for Nottingham’s ice hockey team with all the stops pulled out by the home venue to make this the best season ever for fans. It comes as the … [Read more...]