Finn Chalkley-Beales, a 17-year-old volleyball player from West Bridgford, has been selected to play for England at both Under 19 and Under 22 level. Finn, who is on the Volleyball England talent pathway, played for England in an international competition in Denmark last year. He has also played … [Read more...]
A Decade of Village Shows for Radcliffe on Trent
Radcliffe on Trent celebrated its 10th Village Show at The Grange on Sunday 8th September in glorious sunshine (thankfully) after heavy rain had been forecast. The village turned out in swathes to enter a wide range of categories from horticulture, photography, baking, knitting to poetry, Lego … [Read more...]
Half term Halloween Spooktacular event takes place in West Bridgford on October 31
Families and individuals across Rushcliffe can enjoy a Spooktacular Halloween event with a variety of free activities on Thursday October 31 at the Croquet Lawn in West Bridgford. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) free event, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), takes place in the … [Read more...]
Footprints Transformation of Highbank Community Centre
In the August edition of the Local News, we announced the exciting relocation of Footprints Conductive Education Centre to a new site in Clifton. The Nottingham based charity is moving to what was formerly the Highbank Community Centre and which will become the new home of Footprints Conductive … [Read more...]
New author visits Carnarvon Primary School
A wonderful opportunity was presented to Carnarvon Primary School which could not be missed! Chrissy Sanderson offered to visit Carnarvon Primary School to read her very first children’s book about being kind to each other. “How can we help our friend?” is a heart-warming story beautifully … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Hosts Thrilling Firewalk Fundraiser
Maggie’s Nottingham is excited to announce the return of their annual Firewalk taking place at the Ramsdale Park Golf Centre on Sunday 27 October at 5pm. This exhilarating fundraiser invites participants to face their fears, walk across a bed of glowing embers, and raise funds for people living with … [Read more...]
Cotgrave ‘Pit Checks’ find their way home
The growth of Cotgrave, half a century ago, from a village of around 750 people to a town of well over 5,000 was because of coal. There had been mining in the area before but not on the scale of this colliery built in the 60's to supply coal to fuel the Ratcliffe on Soar power station. Hundreds … [Read more...]
Mark Dennison becomes Patron of Forever Stars
Nottingham broadcasting legend Mark Dennison has been appointed Patron of local charity Forever Stars, which is dedicated to providing support for families affected by baby loss and miscarriage. Well-known for his mid-morning slot on BBC Radio Nottingham, as the matchday host and stadium … [Read more...]
East Leake Village Show a huge success!
Saturday 7 September saw East Leake hold their annual Village Show. The show had 50 individuals enter 196 items across the 86 categories available. Spectators were treated to fantastic displays of fruit, vegetables, baking, preserves, flowers, arts & crafts and junior categories. The 2024 … [Read more...]
Nottingham Community Housing Association moves to Clifton
Building work began in spring 2023 on the old college site on Farnborough Road and the end is now in sight, as Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) plan to move there in the next few weeks. The newly named ‘Clifton Place’ will offer a workspace for NCHA, seeing the relocation of their … [Read more...]
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