The vulnerable and isolating people in the historic cathedral town of Southwell are in good hands with Lisa and Will, business owners of The Hearty Goodfellow pub who are supporting their community even when the doors are closed, with their Two Turtle Doves campaign which offers free soup, delivered … [Read more...]
Young lad honours VE Day by cycling 75km for NHS
Ellis Wood from East Leake has completed an incredible 75km on a virtual bicycle ride on Zwift to raise money for the NHS. The 10-year-old, who goes to school at Brookside Primary, decided that he wanted to do his bit to help out during these challenging times. His idea was to not only raise … [Read more...]
Nottingham boy runs 100 laps around his crescent for charity
Inspired by the incredible Captain (now Colonel) Tom, 8-year-old Finn McLaughlin has run 100 laps of his crescent in Mapperley to raise money for the Trussel Trust. Over 4 days, Finn ran 100 laps of his Crescent, each lap was 320m, equalling around 34km by the end. Finn’s original target of … [Read more...]
Charity for older people gets housebuilder’s donation
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire has secured a £1,000 donation from a local housebuilder to help support its services during the coronavirus pandemic.The local charity received the funds from the Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme.The match-funding initiative seeks to support … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce cloaked with colour and smiles thanks to creative crochet
Sally Fletcher-Titterton has become a local celebrity after brightening up the village with colourful crochet bringing smiles to the local’s during walks. The coronavirus pandemic has swept over the country causing us all to rethink our way of life bringing with it many challenges, however it … [Read more...]
Neighbours celebrate VE Day metres apart during lockdown
On Friday 8thMay, the UK joined together to celebrate the 75thanniversary of VE Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people throughout the country fell silent at 11am to remember those who served in World War II. This day marked 75 years since the formal acceptance by Britain and its … [Read more...]
Local Lady stays connected with technology
Evelyn Birkin, 96, from Nottingham, has never let her age stop her from having an active social life. However, when the coronavirus pandemic swept across the UK and lockdown came into effect, Evelyn was no longer able to attend any of her regular activities.As a nonagenarian (a person who is between … [Read more...]
Cherry Lane Garden Centre to reopen on Wednesday
Value garden centre, Cherry Lane, in Bradmore has announced that it is to re-open this Wednesday, 13th May.The centre has put in place measures to ensure strict social distancing, allowing customers to circulate safely. Despite being classed as an essential retailer, Cherry Lane, which sells a … [Read more...]
Social distancing street party at Care Home to celebrate VE Day
Residents of a local care home and their neighbours came together for a unique social distancing garden party to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on 8 May 2020.Keen to mark the occasion despite the current lockdown and social distancing regulations, the residents … [Read more...]
Reach Rushcliffe fund launched to tackle loneliness and isolation
Rushcliffe Borough Council has launched the Reach Rushcliffe fund, dedicated to supporting projects across the Borough that tackle loneliness and isolation. Being connected with other people matters for everyone’s health and COVID-19 has further highlighted how social isolation can be bad … [Read more...]
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