One of the brightest stars in the local arts scene, the East Bridgford and Bingham Drama Group (EBBDG) has a proud tradition of bringing quality theatre to our community. With roots dating back to 1949, the group has steadily grown from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected amateur … [Read more...]
The Children’s Society opens new Charity Book Shop in Calverton
Leading national children’s charity, The Children’s Society, has opened a new book shop in the heart of Calverton on Thursday 8 May, bringing a cozy and enchanting shopping experience to the local community and supporting children and young people across the country to access support when it is … [Read more...]
RideWise Celebrates 20 Years of Changing Lives
Nottinghamshire’s favourite cycling and walking charity, RideWise, has just turned 20, and they had a celebration worthy of two decades of pedal power, fresh air, and life-changing impact! Since 2005, RideWise has helped over a million people across the region travel greener, live healthier, and … [Read more...]
NUSA shines bright as a Beacon School for Holocaust Education and Inclusion
Nottingham University Samworth Academy (NUSA) is proudly leading the way in Holocaust education earning its reputation as a Beacon School, recognised for outstanding leadership, innovation and exemplary practice that sets a standard for others to follow. At NUSA – part of Nova Education Trust - … [Read more...]
Pupils at Bingham Primary School Bury Time Capsule
Pupils at Bingham Primary School have created a lasting legacy for future generations after burying a time capsule, donated by Taylor Wimpey East Midlands, at their school in Bingham. The time capsule, filled with letters, artwork, and memorabilia, was buried on the school grounds. This project … [Read more...]
Brookside Primary School awarded OPAL Platinum Status
Brookside Primary School in East Leake, has been awarded Platinum Status by the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Primary Programme - an honour reserved for schools across the world who demonstrate the very highest standards in outdoor play provision. Even more impressively, Brookside is one of … [Read more...]
Lottery Cash Boost for Local Community Allotments
A local community allotment scheme has held a special event to celebrate being awarded £165,000 of National Lottery cash, securing its future for the next three years. The project in West Bridgford is run by the homelessness charity the Friary to improve the mental health and wellbeing of … [Read more...]
Paralympic gold medallist halfway through mammoth challenge
We’re halfway through the year, and Nottingham born Paralympic Gold Medallist and professional athlete Richard Whitehead MBE is halfway through his epic challenge of completing 20 marathons around the world in 2025, having already this year taken part in the Dubai, Miami, Malta, Original, Rome, … [Read more...]
Good Companions are part of Volunteers’ Week 2025
Volunteers’ Week 2025 will run from Monday 2 June to Sunday 8 June and is a UK-wide celebration to recognize the contribution of volunteers. Volunteering is vital to all charities, and Good Companions is no exception. Our team of enthusiastic volunteers are fundamental in enabling us to … [Read more...]
24-hour charity ‘Poolathon’ to fund local defibrillator installation
On Friday 25 April, Narinder ‘Baz’ Basi and a band of other individuals took part in a 24hr charity ‘Poolathon’ to allow for the purchase and installation of a new defibrillator in Beeston Rylands. Having lived in the area for several years and seeing his son grow up in the area, Baz wanted to … [Read more...]
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