A wonderful opportunity was presented to Carnarvon Primary School which could not be missed! Chrissy Sanderson offered to visit Carnarvon Primary School to read her very first children’s book about being kind to each other. “How can we help our friend?” is a heart-warming story beautifully … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2024
Maggie’s Hosts Thrilling Firewalk Fundraiser
Maggie’s Nottingham is excited to announce the return of their annual Firewalk taking place at the Ramsdale Park Golf Centre on Sunday 27 October at 5pm. This exhilarating fundraiser invites participants to face their fears, walk across a bed of glowing embers, and raise funds for people living with … [Read more...]
Cotgrave ‘Pit Checks’ find their way home
The growth of Cotgrave, half a century ago, from a village of around 750 people to a town of well over 5,000 was because of coal. There had been mining in the area before but not on the scale of this colliery built in the 60's to supply coal to fuel the Ratcliffe on Soar power station. Hundreds … [Read more...]
Mark Dennison becomes Patron of Forever Stars
Nottingham broadcasting legend Mark Dennison has been appointed Patron of local charity Forever Stars, which is dedicated to providing support for families affected by baby loss and miscarriage. Well-known for his mid-morning slot on BBC Radio Nottingham, as the matchday host and stadium … [Read more...]
East Leake Village Show a huge success!
Saturday 7 September saw East Leake hold their annual Village Show. The show had 50 individuals enter 196 items across the 86 categories available. Spectators were treated to fantastic displays of fruit, vegetables, baking, preserves, flowers, arts & crafts and junior categories. The 2024 … [Read more...]
Nottingham Community Housing Association moves to Clifton
Building work began in spring 2023 on the old college site on Farnborough Road and the end is now in sight, as Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) plan to move there in the next few weeks. The newly named ‘Clifton Place’ will offer a workspace for NCHA, seeing the relocation of their … [Read more...]
Former Ironman battling MND honoured with JustGiving Award
Local man, Sam Perkins has been awarded for his Outstanding Commitment at the 2024 GoCardless JustGiving Awards, after raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for his charity, Stand Against MND. Formerly a keen Ironman triathlete, Sam was diagnosed with MND in 2019 after suffering shortness of … [Read more...]
Sunflower lanyards and wristbands raise awareness
Sunflower lanyards and wristbands have become a popular way for people and organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, of which there are 900. Ruddington residents Barbara Breakwell as a person with a Chronic Health condition, Gwynneth Owen as an NHS worker and Graham Abbott, … [Read more...]
Outdoor activities project receives vital UKSPF funding
A project delivering free outdoor activities in Rushcliffe to help improve people’s health and wellbeing and reduce isolation and loneliness has received a vital funding boost from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) allocated UKSPF funding to the Canal & … [Read more...]
Sunshine and Shared Prosperity Funding is powering an upgrade
A grant of £6,316 from Broxtowe Borough Council to Middle Street Resource Centre means that local residents will benefit from upgrades to digital equipment which will meet the needs of the centre’s Mindset Group and other users. Digital exclusion can make it more difficult to access, for example, … [Read more...]