An additional walk for National Heritage week has been announced to complement the one already publicised. Lead by Beeston Civic’s Jeanie Barton, Director of the Street Art Project, the new guided tour will explore the acclaimed town-centre artworks. Local folks, and those from further afield, … [Read more...]
Local History: More Local Road Names
As more land in West Bridgford was developed for housing, new roads continued to be needed and the use of a theme for them continued, as did the ban on the word ‘street’. When Sir Horatio David Davies became Lord of the Manor in 1889 he also named new roads after his family. These included Ella, … [Read more...]
Nottingham is a big hit with overseas school groups
"We really had a great time in Nottingham. All the children have had a lot of fun! Please thank the families on my behalf for taking such loving care of them" – Christel, Head Teacher This is one of many compliments that Nottingham Host Families have received this year from overseas school … [Read more...]
An introduction to Good Companions in Clifton
Good Companions are a small, local Clifton-based charity which aims to support people who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation. We run five weekly friendly groups in the Clifton, Wilford and Silverdale areas, and also offer a Home Visiting Scheme for people who are house-bound or … [Read more...]
Successful second Velo Belvoir
A very big thank you to everyone who supported the second Velo Belvoir on Sunday 25th June. Nearly 150 cyclists joined us on a blisteringly hot day to cycle around the beautiful Vale of Belvoir in aid of two local charities. The sun shone and shone, and the riders clocked up over 9,000 miles … [Read more...]
St Edmund Campion Primary School returns to Berlin
Before May half-term, forty Year 5 children from St Edmund Campion Primary School in West Bridgford, ranging from nine to 10-years-old, took part in an adventurous five-day trip to Berlin. This was the school’s third visit to the German capital. Apart from visiting sights such as the Brandenburg … [Read more...]
Community defibrillator installed at Cotgrave C of E Primary School
A new community defibrillator has been installed on the outside wall of Cotgrave Church of England Primary School. The new unit, which can be accessed from Plumtree Road, was unveiled by Mrs Mel Cottee, a Senior Teaching Assistant who after 25 years of service is retiring from the school. Mr … [Read more...]
Hard work of local students recognised on GCSE results day
Students at East Leake Academy (ELA), part of Diverse Academies Trust, were able to celebrate their hard work as they collected their GCSE results. Many students were overcome with joy as they opened their letters, with the year 11s collectively achieving a superb set of exam results. Overall, 69% … [Read more...]
Local special school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
Nethergate Academy in Clifton is celebrating after its latest Ofsted inspection found it continues to be an ‘Outstanding’ school with no identified areas of improvement. The school provides high quality education for 168 children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). Since its … [Read more...]
Care Home Encourages Reading in Local School
Rivendell View care home in Stoke Bardolph have partnered up with Rivendell Flying High Academy to initiate a rewards scheme for school children and encourage them to read more. The initiative, Rivendell Rewards, challenges the children to complete 200 reading sessions throughout the school year. … [Read more...]