While the rest of us have been staying out of the recent rain deluge, young pupils at Langar Church of England Primary School have been positively embracing it, thanks to a recent donation of waterproof suits! Research has proven the health and educational benefits of outdoor play, so staff at … [Read more...]
Volunteer for a great cause
The Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service provides emotional and practical support to anyone affected by cancer. It is looking for volunteers in Nottingham for just 1-2 hours a week to provide a listening ear and someone to talk to, for someone on their cancer journey and their families. Support can be … [Read more...]
A new Vintage Tea Room comes to Burton Joyce
Opened by two former teachers, Sue Price and Karen Chetwin along with friend Helen Grainer, the Willow Tree Tea Room opened first its doors last month on 7th January. Located at where the former Bluebird Café stood, Karen, Sue and Helen have given the premises a full-blown vintage makeover. … [Read more...]
Local resident is on a mission in aid of Prostate Cancer in 2020
Local resident Stuart Green has lined up a series of challenges throughout 2020 all with the objective of raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK. Figures recently released reveal the number of men dying from this awful disease is at an all time high in the UK, with 12,000 cases in … [Read more...]
Showcase Cinema to sponsor local football team
Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham is proud to announce it is sponsoring local football team, Riverside Rapids U12s. The Riverside Rapids is a mixed football team based in Nottingham, playing in the YEL Nottingham league. Last season they won the league and cup for the U11s age group, and the … [Read more...]
Beeston school children help keep Broxtowe clean and green
On December 20, Pupils from Beeston Rylands Junior School got stuck into a tree and bulb planting event. A mixture of native bulbs (wild daffodils and English bluebells) were planted, plus the students took part in a litter pick as part of the Council’s involvement with National Tree Week 2019 and … [Read more...]
Recognition for Clean and Green champion
In December, the Mayor visited Mark Topham who is a service user of Broxtowe Day Service at The Barncroft Centre, Beeston. When on his way to the centre, Mark always stops and collects litter on his route. In recognition of his hard work the Mayor presented a certificate of special recognition, … [Read more...]
Big Reading Challenge
Nottingham City Council is holding another Big Reading Challenge in a bid to raise funds for a charity that gives free books to children in the city. City Councillors – including the Leader, Cllr David Mellen – will read to children at schools, libraries, nurseries and children centres across … [Read more...]
Oxjam Beeston 2019 results
The Oxjam Beeston Team look back on another fantastic music festival, when 90 volunteers from the local community came forward to help raise an incredible £26,460 for Oxfam’s international emergency aid and development work. The amazing total raised by Oxjam Beeston could fund all of … [Read more...]
New Youth Mayor for Broxtowe Borough Council
A 17-year-old from Beeston has been elected as Broxtowe’s new Youth Mayor. Grace Li, from Nottingham Girls High School, was voted in at a recent meeting of Broxtowe Youth Voice. Grace takes over from outgoing Youth Mayor, William Mee. Grace said: “As youth mayor, I will strive to give … [Read more...]
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