Broxtowe Borough Council has launched its annual budget survey, asking local residents, businesses and community and voluntary organisations to share their thoughts on Council services and how they think the budget should be spent. To have their say, local people can visit … [Read more...]
Local charity celebrates receiving National Lottery funding
The Speech, Sign and Song Club, a small local charity, is celebrating after being awarded National Lottery funding for its work with children who need extra support with communication and interaction. The group will use the money to continue their well-established and popular specialised music … [Read more...]
319 affordable gas free homes coming to Nottingham
One of the Midlands largest housing associations in partnership with one of the UK’s top house builders is set to deliver more than 300 energy efficient affordable homes. Platform Housing Group and Keepmoat Homes have joined forces to deliver the 319 homes as part of a bigger development on the … [Read more...]
Homebuilder donates £1,500 to local children’s charity
A local charity has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to support its grant service that brings joy to children undergoing cancer treatment. Joseph Cooper Trust was set up in memory of Joseph Cooper, who passed away following his battle with both Lymphoma and … [Read more...]
Mark Dennison becomes Patron of Forever Stars
Nottingham broadcasting legend Mark Dennison has been appointed Patron of local charity Forever Stars, which is dedicated to providing support for families affected by baby loss and miscarriage. Well-known for his mid-morning slot on BBC Radio Nottingham, as the matchday host and stadium … [Read more...]
Sunshine and Shared Prosperity Funding is powering an upgrade
A grant of £6,316 from Broxtowe Borough Council to Middle Street Resource Centre means that local residents will benefit from upgrades to digital equipment which will meet the needs of the centre’s Mindset Group and other users. Digital exclusion can make it more difficult to access, for example, … [Read more...]
Beeston’s Skyline is Changing
Beeston’s skyline is changing with the construction of the lift shafts at Beeston Station. These are now very visible from Station Road bridge. The prefabricated lift structures were erected in August and are now becoming part of the changing landscape of the Station. Both sets of stairs have … [Read more...]
Wildlife Trust welcomes ‘mystery’ donation
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has spoken of its surprise and delight after discovering an anonymous £100 cash donation at Attenborough Nature Reserve in mid July. Staff opening up the Nature Centre at the much-loved site, discovered an envelope – addressed simply to ‘The Manager’, weighted down … [Read more...]
Local parks standards fly high with Green Flag Awards
Five sites in Broxtowe proudly wave their Green Flag Awards, showcasing the high quality of the green spaces. Managed by Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Green Flag Awards are the international mark of quality for parks and open … [Read more...]
Skydiving barbers take to the skies in support of local charity
On Sunday 28 July, the cutting crew from Levi’s Barbers in Beeston leapt from a ‘Grand Caravan’ plane at 14,000 feet to take on not only their first-ever fundraiser for Forever Stars but also their first-ever skydive. Levi Bradley (age 30), Callum Tighe (27) and Omar Baird (22) were joined by Ben … [Read more...]
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