During January, Well Pharmacy in Cotgrave ran a campaign with the help of local children from Candleby Lane Primary School, to help promote Free Blood Pressure checks for the over 40's, who are not on any existing blood pressure medication. The children from Year 6, who had already been learning … [Read more...]
School holds careers fair for their year 5 and 6 pupils
On Friday 9th February, the last day of the half term, many schools were winding down ready for the holiday; however, this was not the case at Pierrepont Gamston Primary School. Assistant Head and year 5 teacher Mr Howes organised a careers fair for all the pupils in year 5 and 6 to … [Read more...]
Council explores plans to relocate Customer Service Centre
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is exploring plans to relocate its current Customer Service Centre on Gordon Road in West Bridgford to the town’s library to help deliver an even better value for money service and maintain its current opening hours. The authority is working in partnership with … [Read more...]
Work begins on Lifts at Beeston Station
Friends of Beeston Station (FOBs) are over the moon as work has begun on building lifts at Beeston Station. This has come about through 7 years of FOBs quietly campaigning to make the Station accessible to all rail users, including those in wheelchairs as well as those less able to climb … [Read more...]
The Garibaldi School celebrates opening of new Sixth Form provision
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...]
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