You wouldn’t expect a history talk to begin with a cartoon, but the East Leake & District Local History Society meeting began with Postman Pat & His Black and White Cat! The talk was on “The Robins and the History of the Post Office”, Robins being the nickname for postmen in the 1800s … [Read more...]
Local residents race to see Tour of Britain
Thousands of local residents and visitors lined the streets to support and encourage the Tour of Britain cyclists for Stage 5 of the race. September 2022 saw the third running of the race in the borough which passed through the streets of Rushcliffe before travelling north through the county … [Read more...]
Retired local completes tandem skydive in aid of Parkinson’s UK
On Sunday 28th August, 77-year-old Sue Simons, took part in a tandem skydive at Langar Airfield in aid of Parkinson’s UK. After the original date was amended due to bad weather, Sue was itching to get up into the sky and a number of Sue’s friends and family travelled to watch and support … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy afternoon cruising on the River Trent
Our September meeting started with a minutes silence being observed as a mark of thanks and respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a WI member for over 70 years and the ultimate inspiring woman. A tribute from East Leake WI has been entered in the National WI book of condolence and members … [Read more...]
Have your say on order to tackle street drinking, aggressive begging and anti-social behaviours
Rushcliffe residents are being encouraged to have their say on a revised order that could tackle problem street drinking, aggressive begging, leaving items in public places and urinating in public. Rushcliffe Borough Council is asking for views on a revised Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that … [Read more...]
This Year at Cotgrave Country Park
There has been a lot of activity on the Country Park this year! The Friends group has worked hard to develop and maintain the park, and to organise full programmes of activities. Fancy learning about nature? Below are this year’s walks and activities. We are hoping to put all these activities on … [Read more...]
Award recognition for Elaine
A bus operator’s charity co-ordinator has scooped a prestigious award in recognition of her work to reconnect communities following the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last couple of years, Elaine Allitt has worked tirelessly to help tackle social isolation and loneliness in the community, … [Read more...]
Bingham Arena and Enterprise Centre – fully operational in 2023
Bingham Arena and Enterprise Centre will now be fully operational in 2023. Work on the site continues after the project experienced unforeseen delays in recent weeks, in line with national challenges within the construction industry including on utility installations, labour supply shortages and … [Read more...]
West Bridgford Hockey Club announce new sponsorship deals
West Bridgford Hockey Club Mens performance teams are delighted to announce two new sponsorship deals and a kit partnership with local businesses that will contribute to their exciting future. Mad Dog Sports of West Bridgford have kindly agreed to become the main shirt sponsors for the Mens … [Read more...]
19 year-old from Cotgrave in World Ball Hockey Tournament
Amy Stevenson from Cotgrave was selected to represent Great Britain in the under 20s Ball Hockey team at the World Ball Hockey Championships held in the Czech Republic 21-25 July 2022. This year the teams from the USA, Canada and Slovakia were unable to travel to the Czech Republic which meant … [Read more...]
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