The Garibaldi School in Forest Town – which is part of Nova Education Trust – celebrated the opening of its newly-renovated and refurbished Sixth Form centre. The opening ceremony was attended by the local community including staff, current and ex-students, governors, local councillors, Nova … [Read more...]
Local man to run the length of the UK in charity challenge
A man from West Bridgford will be running from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for two charities. Michael Ford will run 936 miles via the Three Peaks in May to show his support for the mental health charity The Hike with Mike Foundation, and Lymphoma Action, the only charity in the UK … [Read more...]
A pupil from The Garibaldi School in Forest Town has raised over £1,500 to help a volunteer in a Nottinghamshire village.
Fourteen-year-old Oliver noticed that Alan Hunt, a volunteer gardener in the village of Kings Clipstone, using his own lawn mower to cut the grass in-between scheduled council maintenance. He decided he wanted to raise money to make things easier for Alan to undertake his work. “I use the … [Read more...]
Robert Miles Junior School celebrates Chinese New Year
Robert Miles Junior School celebrated Chinese New Year early on Tuesday 6th February with many exciting activities taking place. Our school, based in the heart of Bingham just off the Market Place, serves an increasingly diverse catchment with many children in our community coming from Hong Kong. … [Read more...]
Happiness times ten for Edwalton Primary School
Edwalton Primary School are celebrating after receiving a letter congratulating their performance in the 2023 multiplication tables check from Minister for Schools, Damian Hinds. In the letter, Damian Hinds says: “The excellent achievement of your pupils is something the Government hopes to see … [Read more...]
Local pupils enjoy planting at Meadow Park for ‘kindness day’
On Friday 23rd February, Lantern Lane Primary School enjoyed a ‘kindness day’ when pupils went into the village to give thank you cards to local businesses. In Meadow Park a group of pupils planted primroses, honeysuckle, foxgloves and dog violets. Originally these flowers were to be planted in … [Read more...]
Clifton ParkRun celebrates 6th birthday and over 200 events!
Recently, Clifton parkrun celebrated it’s 6th birthday with over 60 runners attending from Newark, Gedling, Wollaton, Beeston, Tamworth and Melton for the special day. Ran entirely by volunteers, the group celebrated with cake upon completion and it was fantastic to see so many people … [Read more...]
Calverton between the wars – and a bit beyond!
Recently about 100 people gathered at the Baptist Church Hall, to hear Tony Ward give a talk for the Preservation Society about Calverton during the 1920s & 1930s. Tony began by describing how most homes and business buildings were grouped along the Main Street, going on to mention the effect … [Read more...]
Local care home resident, celebrates 104th birthday!
Bramwell Care Home in Bramcote celebrated resident, Kathleen Kerridge’s, 104th birthday last week with a special visit from long-distance family members. The staff and residents celebrated her birthday with decorations and a cake. She was also visited by various members of her family, including … [Read more...]
Keyworth Village Quiz 2024
A Village Quiz that is unique in the whole UK is taking place in February for the 48th time in Keyworth. The Keyworth Village Quiz is a 'University Challenge' style event where competing teams from the village face each other on the Keyworth Village Hall stage. Teams are made up of four people … [Read more...]
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