Local family attraction Manor Farm Park & Woodlands has underlined its position as a great family day by being judged the Best Large Visitor Attraction in the Visit Leicester, Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2025. The awards, run by Visit Leicester, were presented during a gala … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2026
Young footballers benefit from RBC investment at Greythorn Park
Young footballers are further benefitting from investments in play area refurbishment by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) with a new pitch at Greythorn Park in West Bridgford. Youngsters are now enjoying a brand new safe, durable, and all-weather surface at the park thanks to £44,000 of work, … [Read more...]
Celebration for relaunch of young people’s centre
Calverton Young People’s Centre has reopened after an extensive refurbishment, including a brand-new roof – creating a safe and welcoming environment for young people in the area. It was previously temporarily closed to meet essential health and safety standards. Led by Nottinghamshire County … [Read more...]
RVCP awards £2,000 to Ruddington Scouts for camping facilities
The Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP) has awarded £2,000 to 1st Ruddington Scouts for new inclusive camping facilities, ensuring more young people can enjoy outdoor adventures all year round. Through RVCP’s new Ruddington Community Fund, the Scouts have now replaced their 10 ageing … [Read more...]
Local Mum completes the challenge of a lifetime!
Shamim Khan from West Bridgford recently returned from what she described as the greatest adventure of her life by walking The Great Wall of China. Between Saturday 18th and Sunday 26th October 2025 Shamim enjoyed the sweeping views and stunning scenery. With more than six hours of walking each … [Read more...]
Pulp & Prints opens to Footprints families and team!
Pulp & Prints, the new Community Coffee Bar at the Footprints Centre in Clifton, has opened to Footprints families and the Footprints team! At the start of December, very excitingly Pulp Friction members served the first 200 Degrees coffees, and tray bakes, to the Footprints team and the … [Read more...]
NCT to Operate Nottingham to Newark Service from February 2026
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) will take over from Central Connect East Midlands as the operator of service 90 between Nottingham, Bingham, Farndon, Newark, Balderton and Fernwood from 1st February 2026. Pathfinder 90 will maintain a seven day a week service across the core route, running hourly … [Read more...]
Beeston Bee Trail takes flight!
The Civic Society is buzzing to launch the Beeston Bee Trail in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council – an interactive experience celebrating bees, biodiversity, and Beeston’s unique community spirit, thanks to a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Have been launched on Saturday … [Read more...]
J9: NCHA opens its doors to safety and support
People affected by domestic abuse can now find confidential help and guidance at NCHA’s Clifton office – an officially recognised J9 safe space. Anyone in need of advice is welcome to visit the site and ask for support at the main reception. Trained staff will offer a private, designated room … [Read more...]
Hurley’s celebrate being finalists for third year running!
On Thursday, 13 November, Hurley's Grooming Salon | Training Academy were once again finalists at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Stoke-on-Trent. This marks the third PIF Awards the business has attended, having previously been finalists in 2023 … [Read more...]