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Fundraising begins for next phase for Great Central Railway

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Fundraising begins for the next section of the ambitious ‘Reunification’ project for the Great Central Railway. Two stages of the scheme to create an eighteen-mile heritage line is now complete and one hundred thousand pounds has already been committed for phase three. Plans to reconnect the two … [Read more...]

Young campaigners plant 270 trees to combat climate change

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Young environmental activists from St Peter’s Junior School, Ruddington, have been planting 270 trees in the school’s grounds to help improve the environment and combat climate change. The school, in Ashworth Avenue, Ruddington, was supplied with the trees by the Woodland Trust, as part of an … [Read more...]

Hair, beauty & holistic professionals against domestic abuse

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Behind the Mask was launched in July 2019.  It offers U.K. hair, holistic & beauty professionals free online training to help them spot the signs that someone may be experiencing domestic abuse how they could respond in the best way.  Carmen Elizabeth Owner of The Healing Cabin in Cotgrave … [Read more...]

Postal quiz reaches £20,000 fundraising milestone for Childline

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A postal quiz, with entrants as far afield as China, has now raised £20,000 for Childline since its inception in 2007. The brainchild of Jonathan Hammond, of Estate Agency, Hammond Property Services in Bingham, the Quiz raised £3,200 this year; taking the overall fundraising total past the … [Read more...]

Kath Marriott named Chief Executive at Rushcliffe Borough Council

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Kath Marriott has been named as permanent Chief Executive at Rushcliffe Borough Council.  The Council passed a recommendation at its Full Council meeting on March 5, accepting her progression into the role. Mrs Marriott started the position on an interim basis in July last year and now assumes … [Read more...]

Rosie the Little Pink Tuk Tuk gives back

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The Rosie May Foundation are putting Rosie the Little Pink Tuk Tuk to good use in the local community by offering a free delivery service to help ease the burden of other charities and small businesses who may be overwhelmed with current demand due to COVID-19. The Rosie May Foundation was set up … [Read more...]

Ruddington resident returns from Winter World Transplant Games 2020

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In February, Rushcliffe Local News reported on local resident Mark Brown who was going to Canada to take part in this year’s Winter World Transplant Games as a member of Team GB. Mark from Grange Avenue Ruddington had a life-saving kidney transplant 25 years ago. The 52-year-old took part as a … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe businesses signposted to central government support

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Rushcliffe Borough Council is signposting the Borough’s businesses to the latest advice from Central Government on its £350bn support for the economy in light of COVID-19. The authority will be guided on the measures in the coming days and weeks, that will be publicised as soon as possible at … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Roots funding supports new Community Food Garden

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Funding from Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Rushcliffe Roots initiative is set to help transform a former bowls green in Cotgrave into a vibrant Community Food Garden full of fresh produce and healthy activities for local residents.   The rejuvenation of the site on Woodview in the town will … [Read more...]