Did you know that the name ‘Boxing Day’ is believed to originate from the fact that boxes of collections that had been made for the poor were distributed and opened on the day after Christmas? Many people still see Christmas as a time for giving. Charities often ask for donations of shoeboxes, … [Read more...]
New £100k play area at Lambley Lane now open
Lambley Lane Play Area has now reopened following six weeks of refurbishment works to regenerate the site and add new and inclusive facilities. The new play area has been designed to provide equipment for children up to the age of around 12 years old and includes a wheelchair accessible roundabout, … [Read more...]
Helix House Orthodontics scoops top prize at ‘Dental Oscars’
Helix House Orthodontics in West Bridgford are celebrating after winning a prestigious award at the recent Clinical Dentistry Awards held in London. The practice fought off a number of other practices to win the ‘Best Orthodontic Practice - North’ category. The awards are one of the biggest … [Read more...]
Artist unveils portraits of Treetops Hospice staff and volunteers
Beeston artist, Matthew Lyons has unveiled a series of large artworks featuring Treetops Hospice staff and volunteers during national Hospice Care Week (9 to 15 October). The three group portraits feature ‘people at work’ from across all areas of the end-of-life hospice including nurses, the … [Read more...]
New Interpretational Displays at The Hook Local Nature Reserve
Three new interpretational boards have recently been installed on The Hook Nature Reserve in Lady Bay. These are at the entrances next to Melbourne Road, Mona Road and Holme Grove, providing a plan of the site together with information on its history and examples of the varied plants and wildlife … [Read more...]
The ‘Grand Switch On’ for Gamston Christmas Lights announced
It’s that time of year again when Gamston resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas Display to raise money for charity. For the past 11 years David has put on a mesmerizing festive Christmas display outside his home to raise money for charity. This will be the … [Read more...]
West Bridgford’s Christmas Lights Switch On returns on Saturday November 18 with Our Dementia Choir
West Bridgford’s free Christmas Lights Switch On returns on Saturday November 18 from 10am until 5pm for a fun packed festive day with music and entertainment including a special performance from Nottingham’s Our Dementia Choir. The event sponsored by The National Ice Centre will take place on … [Read more...]
Young climate activist honoured with British Citizen Youth Award
On Thursday 12th October at a ceremony in Westminster, eight-year-old, Aleesha Gadhia from West Bridgford received the prestigious British Citizen Youth Award in recognition of her extraordinary endeavours. Aleesha is a climate activist and a mini-ambassador for ‘Cool Earth’, a UK-based … [Read more...]
88-year-old raises hundreds for RAF charity with tandem skydive
An 88-year-old former RAF motor mechanic (MT mech) jumped from 15,000 feet in a tandem skydive, raising hundreds for the RAF Association. Roger Allton, from Radcliffe-on-Trent, jumped at Skydive Hibaldstow in Lincolnshire on 10 September as part of RAFA Jumps. He was due to jump in May, but … [Read more...]
Michael Reed sponsors local youth football team
Michael Reed, a renowned Chartered Financial Planner, has generously sponsored the Under 7s team of East Leake Football Club. Before establishing himself as a trusted financial advisor, Michael was a professional cricketer for the Glamorgan County Cricket Club. His experiences in the volatile … [Read more...]
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