Three residents from East Leake have been recognised by the Royal Humane Society after their quick-thinking actions helped save the life of a fellow allotment holder following a cardiac arrest earlier this year. At a special presentation, Andy Brown, Conservative County Councillor for East Leake … [Read more...]
West Bridgford Beaver Scouts Celebrate 40 Years
Young members of the 9th West Bridgford (Holy Spirit) Beaver Scouts marked a major milestone this week as they celebrated the 40th anniversary of Beaver Scouts in the UK with a special birthday party. On Wednesday 20th May, the group celebrated, complete with birthday cake, party activities and … [Read more...]
West Bridgford CIL funding awarded to community projects
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has awarded its fourth round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to support a range of community projects in West Bridgford, Lady Bay and Edwalton following a public consultation. West Bridgford Neighbourhood CIL is funded by developers and helps meet … [Read more...]
Lowdham Book Festival Returns for Final Chapter
The Lowdham Book Festival is back for the final time, running from Saturday 13 June to Friday 26 June with a celebration of the “Best of the Fest” from previous years alongside exciting new guests. Jane Streeter, owner of The Bookcase and festival organiser, said: “It has been an absolute joy and … [Read more...]
Clifton Bowls Club Thanks Generous Local Support
Clifton Bowls Club is delighted to share some fantastic news as they open their green for the 2026 season. The club has received a very generous donation from Robert Nightingale of RM Plastering Services, which will directly benefit both their members and the wider community. Thanks to this kind … [Read more...]
Beeston Scout Takes on 71-Mile Bike Ride for World Jamboree
A 14-year-old Scout from Beeston is preparing to cycle more than 70 miles in a determined fundraising challenge to help him attend one of the world’s biggest international Scouting events. Adam Field, a member of 3rd Chilwell Explorer Scouts, has been selected as part of the Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]
Big celebration event at Beeston Methodist Church on 20 June
Beeston Methodist Church (BMC) is organising a major celebration on Saturday 20 June 2026 to mark the official opening of the redeveloped sanctuary at its premises on Chilwell Road in Beeston. Members will welcome the public to a special event from 10am to 12noon when the church will be open for … [Read more...]
Nottingham Poetry Festival Returns
Nottingham Poetry Festival is returning stronger than ever with an ambitious nature-led programme exploring how poetry can connect urban communities with the natural world. Brian Bilston, John Hegley, Yomi Sode, Henry Normal, Vanessa Kisuule and Nottingham’s own Nature Poet Laureate Cara … [Read more...]
Support dog Rodney behind mum’s London Marathon bid
The life-changing impact of a support dog on her autistic daughter inspired a Rushcliffe mum to run the London Marathon and raise more than £3,000 as a thank you to his provider. Laura Charlton’s 13-year-old daughter Betsy was diagnosed with autism, along with global development delay, at a very … [Read more...]
Historic cricket ground celebrates centenary with special match
A cricket club in West Bridgford its marking the centenary of its historic home ground in June. West Bridgford Legion Cricket Club have played at West Park, on Loughborough Road, West Bridgford since 1947, but West Park itself will be 100 years old in June. Built in 1926 as a private ground for … [Read more...]