If you’re busy working, raising a family or doing all the other things that make today’s life pretty hectic, you might not have heard of us. But if you’ve recently retired (or part retired) and maybe looking for something to fill the space, the u3a could be just the thing. Each local u3a is part … [Read more...]
Footprints’ Charity Patron visits competition winner
At the end of November, Footprints’ Charity Patron Richard Whitehead MBE visited Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford. He was there to meet Billy, who was the winner of Footprints’ competition to design the blades which Richard ran in at the recent Robin Hood Half Marathon. Billy’s design … [Read more...]
Local Author Launches Children’s Time Travel Adventure
I vividly remember my great aunts' sitting room in Beeston which was a perfect 1930's time capsule and the atmosphere, the sheer weight of the past, left a lasting impression on my young mind, resurfacing as I tried to imagine history not just as dates but real experiences. I’d always made up … [Read more...]
Men United choir appears on national TV
A Nottinghamshire volunteer choir who had limited singing experience at the start of 2024 have capped off a remarkable year of musical transformation by performing live on The Jeremy Vine Show. The group appeared on the Channel Five show this morning, alongside their mentors in the Radcliffe on … [Read more...]
West Bridgford Social Singers
Christmas is a hectic time for choirs and this proved to be the case for local Community Choir West Bridgford Social Singers. A busy term started with a visit to Cambridge where the choir sang at various locations and achieved nationwide fame after a herd of cows joined them on open ground near … [Read more...]
Forest Town Primary School joins Nova Education Trust family
After working together over the past 18 months, Forest Town Primary School has now officially joined Nova Education Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people. This partnership, formalised on 1st January, marks an exciting new chapter for … [Read more...]
First Acts Revealed for Gloworm Return To Thoresby Park
Gloworm Festival, Thoresby Park, 8-10 August 2025 Gloworm Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Thoresby Park located in the heart of Nottinghamshire for 2025, marking five years at this much-loved location. The festival is delighted to be returning to its true home, a setting that … [Read more...]
Brian Clough podcast shortlisted for Global Award
From humble beginnings in a spare bedroom in West Bridgford, a football podcast in tribute to Brian Clough has been shortlisted for the final of the global Sports Podcast Awards. The Green Jumper has been selected by a panel of industry experts as one of the top 12 football podcasts in the world. … [Read more...]
Pierrepont Gamston pupils shine at National Chess Tournament
On Thursday 12 December, five talented pupils from Years 4 to 6 at Pierrepont Gamston Primary School proudly represented Nottingham at the prestigious XTX London Chess Classic competition, held at the iconic Emirates Stadium in London. The event, organised by Chess in Schools, brought together … [Read more...]
Green Hustle is Planting New Community Woodlands in Nottingham
Thousands of trees are set to be planted in some of the most deprived areas of Nottingham, thanks to a partnership between Green Hustle and Trees For Cities. More than 5,000 trees will be planted in Aspley and Top Valley by Green Hustle with support from Nottingham City Council thanks to funding … [Read more...]
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