This year the West Bridgford Branch celebrates its 51st anniversary. Having started as a lady's lifeboat guild in the Lady Bay area of the town, it expanded its operations and men were later allow to join. It became the West Bridgford Branch which over the years evolved and changed how and … [Read more...]
Collection success for the Fire Fighters Charity
On Sunday 19th December 2021, a street collection was organised and hosted by local Firefighter Arron Enever to assist The Fire Fighters Charity who exist to support the mental, physical and social needs of all serving and retired members of the UK's fire family. Arron, who is based at the London … [Read more...]
Refurbishment work starts at Rushcliffe Country Park
Works have now commenced on the refurbishment of the education centre at Rushcliffe Country Park, which will include a new café, upgraded visitors’ centre, bookable conference room, improved landscaping and toilet facilities. In line with Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Carbon Clever programme, it … [Read more...]
CSS and Jet team up to help ‘kick off’ the ROFC Under 9s
Starting a new football team is never an easy proposition and help from local businesses, volunteers and many others are essential. Kits, balls and training equipment are all necessities for any side which all come at a cost. In the August edition of the Rushcliffe Local News, we ran a story in … [Read more...]
Keyworth RFC march on into National Cup Quarter Final!
Keyworth RFC U18’s Colts show no sign of letting their undefeated season slip away, even when faced with opposition such as Sheffield RFC in their match they played on Sunday 16th January 2022. There were only 16 teams left in the RFU National Cup, where they played at Sheffield’s impressive home … [Read more...]
Help to look after a local nature reserve!
The Friends of Sharphill Wood is a group which undertakes a range of activities to keep Sharphill Wood in a good condition for visitors and wildlife. These include tree and hedgerow planting, footpath and nest box maintenance, controlling litter etc. For example this winter they have already … [Read more...]
Fundraiser organised for girl diagnosed with rare form of cancer
The family and friends of a young girl in Cotgrave have organised a fundraising day to raise funds towards a dream holiday. Leila, 7-year-old from Cotgrave was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in October 2021. Following her diagnosis Leila has been receiving weekly chemotherapy which has left her … [Read more...]
First cut made at new £875K Pavilion on Costock Road
Work has commenced on the new Sports Pavilion on Costock Road, worth around £875K, following a ‘ceremonial ground-breaking’ involving some of our Councillors. Funding for this project has been achieved by way of a grant from the Premier League, The Football Association, and Government via the … [Read more...]
Local musician looking to turn thousand miles into £10,000!
Local musician Guy Turner is swapping the choir stalls and the conductor’s podium for the open road next Summer when he walks over 1000 miles for charity enroute from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Guy, who sings in the Cathedral Choir at Southwell Minster and is Conductor of Bingham Choral … [Read more...]
Local Beaver Scout awarded a Commissioner’s Commendation
West Bridgford Beaver Scout Ned Knapper is the first Beaver Scout in Rushcliffe District to be awarded a Commissioner’s Commendation. To achieve this Ned has worked incredibly hard to complete all the activity badges that a Beaver can earn. He's also gained his Chief Scout Bronze Award, the … [Read more...]
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