Gloworm Festival, Thoresby Park, 8-10 August 2025 Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Thoresby Park located in the heart of Nottinghamshire for 2025, marking five years at this much-loved location. The festival is delighted to be returning to its true home, a setting that … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2025
Brian Clough podcast shortlisted for Global Award
From humble beginnings in a spare bedroom in West Bridgford, a football podcast in tribute to Brian Clough has been shortlisted for the final of the global Sports Podcast Awards. The Green Jumper has been selected by a panel of industry experts as one of the top 12 football podcasts in the world. … [Read more...]
Pierrepont Gamston pupils shine at National Chess Tournament
On Thursday 12 December, five talented pupils from Years 4 to 6 at Pierrepont Gamston Primary School proudly represented Nottingham at the prestigious XTX London Chess Classic competition, held at the iconic Emirates Stadium in London. The event, organised by Chess in Schools, brought together … [Read more...]
Green Hustle is Planting New Community Woodlands in Nottingham
Thousands of trees are set to be planted in some of the most deprived areas of Nottingham, thanks to a partnership between Green Hustle and Trees For Cities. More than 5,000 trees will be planted in Aspley and Top Valley by Green Hustle with support from Nottingham City Council thanks to funding … [Read more...]
The Sinfonia Chorale – Come and sing / play workshop 2025
Bookings are now open for the Sinfonia Chorale Come and Sing / Play workshop on Saturday 18 January at Bramcote Parish Church. Sinfonia Chorale is a Nottingham-based choir and their Come and Sing workshop is an annual event which attracts singers from all over the East Midlands and beyond. This … [Read more...]
East Leake Academy students bring joy to the community
At East Leake Academy (ELA) part of Diverse Academies Trust, students have spread kindness through a series of initiatives to bring joy and support to those who need it most this Christmas. As part of a reverse advent calendar initiative, East Leake Academy students collected and donated an … [Read more...]
East Leake Village Hall Christmas Fair bigger than ever!
On Saturday 30 November East Leake Village Hall held their Christmas Fair. It’s always an extremely popular event in the community and this year’s proved to be bigger than ever. As well as the 22 sellers, selling a wide range of items, the hall was able to run several fundraising tables with the … [Read more...]
Local Women’s Choir break record at contest in America
A local group of singers have broken a ‘barbershop record’ by becoming the first female chorus in England to make the women’s barbershop world finals, earning a ninth place medal. 72 women from Lace City Chorus, travelled to Kansas City in America to represent the UK and Netherlands at the Sweet … [Read more...]
Over 12,000 free trees delivered to Rushcliffe residents since 2018
Over 12,000 trees have been distributed to Rushcliffe residents since the start of 2018 as part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) ever popular free tree scheme. This year’s scheme ran over the summer where householders could apply for a free hazel, crab apple or wild cherry tree to plant in … [Read more...]
School children join the action to look after their local environment
Children from Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School have been supporting community efforts during Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, in partnership with the local council and Nottinghamshire police. The annual week of action seeks to raise awareness about what constitutes antisocial … [Read more...]