East Leake Allotment Association (ELAA) is a thriving community on the outskirts of the village with over 100 tenants having a plot of varying sizes. It is run by a volunteer committee and on 8 November 2025 the committee arranged, for the second year, a bonfire event (no fireworks) for the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2025
Hundreds gather for Clifton’s Remembrance Parade
The sky was dark, but the rain held off and the sun broke through on Sunday 9 November as hundreds of local people, councillors, uniformed organisations and other groups came together to remember the fallen in wars past and present and to pray for peace. In Clifton, Remembrance Day is especially … [Read more...]
Tractors Light Up for Charity this Christmas!
The Nottinghamshire countryside will sparkle with festive lights this December as more than 50 tractors, decked out with twinkling Christmas lights, tinsel and blow-up Santas, take to the roads for the Nottinghamshire Young Farmers’ Clubs Santa Tractor Run 2025. The magical convoy will set off at … [Read more...]
Construction underway on new Sharphill Community Centre
Work has begun on Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) new community venue in Sharphill near Edwalton, which will provide an exciting new space for residents, groups and businesses to enjoy. Sharphill Community Centre will strengthen the vibrant local area by offering a new focal point that … [Read more...]
One Step at a Time marathon charity walk raises over £8,000
A 26-mile fundraising walk connecting Nottingham landmarks including Trent Bridge and Meadow Lane, was not only ‘a powerful day of community, remembrance and support for the city’s baby loss communities’, according to the event’s organisers Forever Stars, but also raised a record-breaking … [Read more...]
Pantomime Review: Cinderella at the Theatre Royal Nottingham
A visit to the Theatre Royal for the annual pantomime has become a much-loved family tradition for us and the perfect way to officially kick off the festive season. It’s always an A-MAZ-ING trip, and this year certainly didn’t disappoint. From the very first scene, the cast impresses with … [Read more...]