One of my greatest joys as a child was the emergence of the chocolate advent calendar. I’m not sure exactly when they became the norm, but at some point in the 1980s they did, and I remember the sheer delight of being able to eat a chocolate before my breakfast and the excitement of counting down … [Read more...]
Leader of RBC Cllr Simon Robinson to step down next year
The Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson has announced he is to step down from the role from next year. Leader of the authority since 2016, he made a statement at a Full Council meeting this evening (December 1) at Rushcliffe Arena confirming the news. He stated he is set to … [Read more...]
Taking on the highest challenge for Alzheimer’s Society
A Nottinghamshire builder is scaling mountains in memory of his sister, by climbing to Mount Everest base camp to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. John Knight, who works as commercial manager at Peter James Homes, is taking on the climb in March - a staggering 17,600ft (5,364m) altitude – to … [Read more...]
Community Christmas Tree Festival 2022
St Giles’ Church will sparkle this festive season with a Community Christmas Tree Festival. In the run-up to Christmas, St Giles’ Church is hosting a community Christmas tree festival. As part of West Bridgford’s celebration of Christmas, the church will be filled with decorated, lit trees to … [Read more...]
The Lady Bay Open Gardens survey now open!
The Lady Bay Open Gardens Committee would like to hear from you! This year’s event sadly didn’t take place due to a shortage of people willing to open their gardens as part of the event. The open gardens committee is a team of local volunteers, who are keen to host a fun event and raise money … [Read more...]
Review: A Magical Lights Trail for the whole family
On Thursday 24th November, the Local News took a visit to Christmas at Belton and the opening night of the light trail ,which winds through the gardens at National Trust owned Belton House. This year, publisher Mark took the short trip to Grantham with his young family to enjoy what turned out to … [Read more...]
Local History: Jesse Gray Primary School
In July, Jesse Gray Primary School celebrated its 70th anniversary. It opened fully in January 1952, although a few children attended from the previous September while the building was being completed. It served the area in the south of West Bridgford, west of the railway line. After the school was … [Read more...]
Gas explosion death 20 years remembered
Twenty years ago, a gas explosion destroyed a warden controlled sheltered housing block on Walcote Drive, West Bridgford. One person died in the explosion and three people were taken to the QMC. This afternoon the Seventh Day Adventist Church held a remembrance service at the Community Hall on … [Read more...]
Toot Hill recognised for developing high-quality provision
Toot Hill School in Bingham has been recognised for its work delivering high-quality provision for its pupils. The school - which is part of the Nova Education Trust - has been awarded the NACE Challenge Award for the fourth time and becomes the first school in the country to be granted … [Read more...]
David’s Annual Lights Display to raise funds for RSPCA
It’s that time of year again and Gamston resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas Display to raise money for charity. For the past 10 years David has put on a mesmerizing festive Christmas display outside his home to raise money for charity. This will be the … [Read more...]
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