Edwalton Golf Club has now invested in new balancing ponds to help offset the impacts of heavy rainfall at the site and minimise the impact on its courses and the community. Overseeding will now take place on two new ponds in the coming months so the new features blend into the site’s landscape … [Read more...]
Music-making in Lady Bay continues to grow!
Community music groups based in Lady Bay continue to develop, as the 25-piece Lady Bay Soul Collective prepares for its next major gig - A Soulful Winter’s Night on 25 January at the Big Shed, Trent Navigation. The band will play a wide range of soulful Jazz, Motown, funk and rare groove, with a … [Read more...]
Local artist to appear on your TV screens soon!
A Bingham artist will soon be gracing our television screens as he competes in a prestigious landscape painting competition. Tim O’Brien was selected to take part as a Wildcard Contestant in Sky’s Landscape Artist of the Year competition, which starts airing in mid-January. “While I was hesitant … [Read more...]
Warming hearts this Winter at Gunthorpe C of E Primary School
We enjoyed a wonderfully busy December at Gunthorpe C of E Primary School. Alongside all the festive celebrations that make school such a magical place at this time of year, we also placed great importance on supporting others. This gives our children the chance to live out our school value of … [Read more...]
Chilwell Soldier Honoured with New Street Sign
A soldier from Chilwell who was killed in action in 2007 will be remembered thanks to a new street sign, named in his honour. After several years of planning, Broxtowe Borough Council, in conjunction with Keepmoat Limited, have unveiled the new street sign for Brelsford Close, named after Sgt … [Read more...]
The hard work continues at Beeston Station
It’s been a busy year for the Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS). Trish Roberts-Thomson left the group in November after 8 years as chair. She contributed a lot over that time and we wish her well. The year started with the opening of the lifts and is ending with the start of work to refurbish … [Read more...]
The hard work continues at Beeston Station
It’s been a busy year for the Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS). Trish Roberts-Thomson left the group in November after 8 years as chair. She contributed a lot over that time and we wish her well. The year started with the opening of the lifts and is ending with the start of work to refurbish … [Read more...]
Derelict Phone Box Transformed into Beacon of Hope by Homelessness Charity
A disused phone box in Nottingham has been transformed into a beacon of hope as a resource to help vulnerable people sleeping on the streets find support. The phone box in the Hockley area of the city has been officially opened today (19 Jan) by Framework and It’s in Nottingham and will now provide … [Read more...]
Performing Arts School Launch New Classes
Little Voices, the much-loved UK-wide performing arts school, has launched in Kegworth – bringing exciting new opportunities in drama, singing, and confidence-building for local children. These small classes (no more than eight children per group) are designed for ages 4–18 and provide a warm, … [Read more...]
Record Breaking Turnout for Notts YFC Santa Tractor Run
Nottinghamshire Young Farmers’ Clubs (Notts YFC) are delighted to celebrate the huge success of the Santa Tractor Run 2025, which took place in December and brought festive cheer to rural communities across the county. This year’s event saw a 63 tractors take to the roads, each one decorated with … [Read more...]