Aušra Froggatt who now lives in Carlton, has found that photography has helped her during the difficult year working as a nurse amidst the coronavirus pandemic.Describing herself as an amateur photographer whose knowledge of the medium is very ‘limited’, she has captured some incredibly … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Mayor more than half-way through 100km walking challenge for charity
The Mayor of Rushcliffe is more than half-way through a 100km walking challenge to raise money for her three chosen charities.Cllr Sue Mallender is walking many parts of the Rushcliffe border, on the circular route around the Borough to raise funds for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Musicworks … [Read more...]
Nottingham Castle confirms it will open the summer!
Following its £30million redevelopment, the first images of Nottingham Castle and the new home of Robin Hood have been released to celebrate that the historic Ducal Palace and grounds will reopen on Monday 21st June 2021.The exclusive sneak peek, revealed by The Nottingham Castle Trust, hints … [Read more...]
Beeston Unity Bowls Club
Have you been desperate to escape from lockdown? Have you been thinking about getting out and taking up a new challenge?If the answer to both questions is YES then Beeston Unity Bowls Club can help with both those questions. We are hoping that with Covid restrictions being gradually lifted our … [Read more...]
Jumpers 4 Goalposts
Local organisation StepOutStayOut are organising a football event to take place in August.On August 4th 2021, the next annual Jumpers 5 Goalposts event will take place at The Clifton Football Centre, NG11 8LU. The event will be Free and will run from 11am – 3pm. Don’t forget to bring your … [Read more...]
Update from Friends of Beeston Station
Hundreds of community rail volunteers and local partnerships poised to play a key role in Midlands and East of England’s recovery.Members of a grassroots rail movement – including in Beeston have continued to strive for communities in the Midlands and East of England towards a greener transport … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire people use daily steps to help Rainbows
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People wants people in Nottinghamshire to use their daily step count to raise much needed funds. The charity has launched Miles for Rainbows, a virtual distance challenge that will run throughout May. There are two routes to choose from – 150 miles or 600 … [Read more...]
West Bridgford beauty salon owner shares her story of how she built her business during lockdown
A Nottingham businesswoman has worked through two Covid-19 lockdowns to launch her dream £100,000 beauty salon.The Elysian Parlour in West Bridgford has been ten years in the planning for Maliyah Kayani, 31, who says her bookings are now ‘flying in’ now it has opened after lockdown.It is a … [Read more...]
Wildlife Trust recognises those taking action for wildlife on their doorstep
After a year which has challenged many to re-evaluate what is important in their lives and which has, for many underlined the value of people having access to natural greenspaces on their doorstep Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is delighted to announced the successful nominees in the charity’s … [Read more...]
Beeston’s very own Street Library
A Street Library popped up in Beeston during the coronavirus lockdown.Located on Glebe Street, the little red box filled with books was originally intended to be a house for nesting owls but it has been re-purposed as a Street Library.During lockdown, all public libraries were closed in the … [Read more...]