An opticians in Bingham has launched a contact lens recycling scheme in a bid to help reduce unnecessary waste sent to landfill and supporting a charity at the same time. A zero waste box from recycling company TerraCycle, which specialises in typically hard to recycle waste, can now be … [Read more...]
Funeral director honoured by the National Association of Funeral Directors
A local funeral director, who has dedicated over 50 years of his life to the bereaved in Nottinghamshire and South Derby, has awarded the distinction of honorary membership of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). Nigel Lymn Rosewho is chairman of AW Lymn - the family funeral … [Read more...]
NG11 Clean Champions: Litter update
By Alma Davies Nottingham City Housing and local Council Street Team - Barbury Drive, Clifton. Nottingham City Homes were alerted that some alleyways in the area were full of rubbish and fly-tipping, Consequently Prairie Bryant Neighbourhood Development Officer, West and East Clifton Wards, … [Read more...]
Picnic in the Park in Burton Joyce in July
Burton Joyce Community Brass, in association with Burton Joyce Parish Council, are holding a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 21st July. It takes place in the Grove, Willow Wong, Burton Joyce. Bring a rug or chairs and a picnic and enjoy the afternoon with family and friends, listening to your local … [Read more...]
Sewing bee bridal challenge for students
Fashion students at Nottingham College havebeen working on a design challenge set by a specialist wedding boutique in Chilwell. Mary Jeremiah from The Wedding Room donated three wedding dresses to the Level 3 Fashion & Textiles students and then set them the challenge to transform them into … [Read more...]
Formation of New U3A in Calverton
Following the successful recent launch event - at which around 100 people voted to form the Calverton & District U3A - the inaugural meeting will take place at the recently opened Calverton Village Hall on Park Road (NG14 6LE) on Wednesday 24th July at 1:30pm. If you’re retired or semi-retired, … [Read more...]
Beeston all set for this year’s carnival
By Jason Benskin. Saturday 13th July is the date to put in your diaries for this year’s Beeston Carnival. Along with their trusted band of volunteers, and after successfully overcoming a few logistical obstacles this year, this will be the 14th carnival organised by Lynda Lally and her husband … [Read more...]
Local girls have success at the Great Britain at 2019 World Rafting Championship in Australia
A team of local girls recently returned from the International Rafting Federation R6 World Rafting championships held in Queensland, Australia on the fierce Tully river. A total of 44 teams from 17 countries battled it out to ‘Tame the Tully’. The GB U23 women’s rafting team consisted of West … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s first ever Lightest Night 2019
To celebrate the summer solstice, Nottingham will host its first-ever Lightest Night on Friday 21st June. Making the most of an expected 17 hours of daylight and building on the success and popularity of February’s long-running Light Night, the city will come to life from 5pm; offering all kinds … [Read more...]
Stunning performances by Nottingham & Union Rowing Club
Junior rowers from Nottingham & Union Rowing Club competed at the National Schools Regatta, held on the 2000m long Olympic rowing course at Eton Dorney. The regatta is the largest junior rowing event in the UK and Ireland with over 5,000 competitors from clubs and schools. Of the seven crews … [Read more...]