A Nottinghamshire mother and daughter team have fulfilled a lifetime dream by opening a beauty salon together, after the pandemic encouraged her to take the plunge.Beauty Therapist, Nikki Knight (37) found herself without steady work when lockdown first hit in March 2020, and considered a … [Read more...]
Beeston author writes book based on her own incredible experience
Beeston born and bred, Ginny Hartman was told she must shield during the pandemic. Determined to keep busy, she fished out her 1990 diary and finally got down to writing the epic tale of her big adventure!Ginny, who was Principal of Stagecoach in West Bridgford for 21 years until she retired in … [Read more...]
Popular Sunday Market at events venue The Garage Chilwell now open every weekend
Sunday Markets are now running every weekend at the former Barton bus garage in Chilwell.The markets run between 10am and 2pm and feature local, independent artisan traders. There are two different events, The Sunday Fine Food & Craft Market which takes place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of … [Read more...]
Beeston gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of Beeston Local News, we asked for local residents to get in touch and share creative projects that were born out of their extra time during lockdown. Here’s what two of you have been up to: Knitter Critters34-year-old Primary School Teacher from Beeston, Heather Ward, … [Read more...]
The Beeston Showcase returns with hopes to expand
The Beeston Showcase, a window installation showing off some of the greatest talents and initiatives in Beeston, has officially returned, and now improvements to the installation can be made.The Beeston Showcase consists of displaying local artworks, societies and collectives in empty shop … [Read more...]
Notts Developer ‘On Side’ With Broxtowe United Sponsorship Deal
An award-winning Nottingham property developer is putting community first by investing in a full club sponsorship deal with a renowned local football team.ALB Group, which has made its name converting large, disused buildings into residential and commercial properties throughout the Midlands and … [Read more...]
Beeston’s Arc Cinema set to open on May 28th with Giant Hypersense Screens
The Arc Cinema is delighted to confirm that it will open to the public on Friday 28th May just in time for the bank holiday weekend.The finishing touches are being applied to this eagerly awaited new asset for Beeston Town Centre which includes 700 luxury leather electric reclining seats, laser … [Read more...]
Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail
Organisers of the Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail talk about their upcoming event in June.We are pleased this year to once again welcome you to join our Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail. Last year we had an online virtual tour of our gardens but on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June, (1.00 - … [Read more...]
Beeston Unity Bowls Club
Have you been desperate to escape from lockdown? Have you been thinking about getting out and taking up a new challenge?If the answer to both questions is YES then Beeston Unity Bowls Club can help with both those questions. We are hoping that with Covid restrictions being gradually lifted our … [Read more...]
Update from Friends of Beeston Station
Hundreds of community rail volunteers and local partnerships poised to play a key role in Midlands and East of England’s recovery.Members of a grassroots rail movement – including in Beeston have continued to strive for communities in the Midlands and East of England towards a greener transport … [Read more...]