Clear signs that spring is on its way are now well and truly obvious and the added flourish of brightness and colour, whether from blossoming trees or spring flowering bulbs, is most welcome. With days that are noticeably longer comes more opportunity to go in search of wild encounters. With the … [Read more...]
The Bridges Community Trust secures funding to help support local people through the Covid-19 pandemic
Local Meadows and Clifton community group, The Bridges Community Trust - which aims to improve the quality of life of residents in these areas. - has received a share of £9.5million of National Lottery funding to help recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The £49,500 grant has been … [Read more...]
Council to discontinue use of loud fireworks at events
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed a recommendation to discontinue the use of loud fireworks at its events. It was decided at the authority’s Cabinet meeting on March 9 that all future events will look to replace the celebrations with quieter alternatives to protect pets and … [Read more...]
Plans for new and expanded schools in West Bridgford move to next stage
Nottinghamshire County Council has agreed on the preferred site for an expanded primary school and new secondary school in West Bridgford, as well as plans to expand Rushcliffe School, an academy managed by the Spencer Academy Trust. The council approved the proposals at a Policy Committee … [Read more...]
Excitement builds as 1st egg of the season offers prospect of 40th chick for popular peregrine nest
As Nottingham Trent University and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust mark 20 years of collaboration to protect a peregrine nest perched high on the University’s Newton Building in Nottingham City Centre, the peregrine pair at the heart of the partnership have delivered their first egg of the 2021 … [Read more...]
‘Club of the Year Award’ for Chilwell Tennis Club
The Tennis Club at the Chilwell Memorial Institute has been awarded the County-wide ‘Club of the Year’ award at the recent Notts Tennis Association Annual Awards. The President of the Club, Chris Clift, said the Award was “An amazing achievement for a small Club in the middle of lockdown. It’s a … [Read more...]
Housebuilder donates £1,000 to Nottingham homeless charity
A homeless charity in Nottingham has received a £1,000 donation from housing developer Taylor Wimpey. The Friary, a charity that supports homeless and vulnerable people in Nottingham, has vowed to use the Taylor Wimpey donation to continue its offering of services to those most in need in the … [Read more...]
Birds Bakery opens new store in West Bridgford
A new Birds Bakery store has opened its doors on Saturday 13th March in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, selling its famous sweet treats, cakes and pastries. The new store, which is located on Melton Road, is the company’s 62nd store in the East Midlands and will complement Birds’ other … [Read more...]
Partners for new Bingham Arena and Enterprise Centre announced
The partners for the creation of Bingham’s new greener and carbon efficient leisure centre and community hub have been announced. Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson said he was delighted to agree partnerships with Willmott Dixon as contractor and Henry Riley as external … [Read more...]
Former West Bridgford patient praises air ambulance rescue
Four years ago, on 12 March 2017, Richard Kershaw from West Bridgford was a patient on Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance when he nearly died after being knocked off his bike during a ride with his local cycling club. He is now fitter than ever, cycles 100 miles a week, and … [Read more...]
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