A Nottinghamshire builder is scaling mountains in memory of his sister, by climbing to Mount Everest base camp to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. John Knight, who works as commercial manager at Peter James Homes, is taking on the climb in March - a staggering 17,600ft (5,364m) altitude – to … [Read more...]
Local History: Beeston Photographic and Art Society
The society was founded in Autumn 1908 and in March 1909 held its first annual exhibition. By 1913 they engaged with Beeston school children & included their work in the exhibition. There were ten talks/demonstrations a year in the Station Road Schools and magic lantern slides were shown. They … [Read more...]
Redeemer Church’s Annual Community Fun Day
An estimated 800 people visited Redeemer Church’s annual Community Fun Day, the first since 2019 due to the pandemic. This year’s Fun Day was made more special as the Church has now moved into the newly refurbished and extended Old Town Hall on Foster Avenue. Thankfully the rain stayed away and … [Read more...]
Trees to be given away to Broxtowe residents
Seven hundred and fifty fruit trees will be on offer to Broxtowe residents this autumn, as Broxtowe Borough Council’s successful free tree giveaway returns for 2022. Broxtowe residents can apply for an apple, pear or plum tree to plant in their own gardens from Monday 3rd October. To register … [Read more...]
Beeston u3a Autumn update
The u3a brings together retired and partly retired people and those no longer involved in raising a family. Our members are usually looking to meet new friends in the community, stay active, keep learning and having fun. The u3a was first launched in the UK in 1982 and this year all 1000+ … [Read more...]
Harlequin to present concert at Beeston Methodist Church
Harlequin was formed in September 2008 when a group of friends, all experienced singers, decided to join together purely for the enjoyment of choral music-making. Fourteen years on, the membership of the choir may have changed significantly, but the fun still remains. The singers now possess a wide … [Read more...]
Pocket park opened opposite location with extraordinary history
A new park has opened opposite Ghost House Lane in Chilwell, providing 5,000 square metres of green space for local residents to enjoy. The new ‘pocket park’ also includes seating and a picnic area, complementing the adjacent green space at Inham Nook Recreation Ground and is well known locally, … [Read more...]
Broxtowe Community Climate Forum – 10th November
Concerned about climate change? Wanting things to be a bit different in society? Grassroots action is incredibly effective at bringing about change on a wider scale. We are hosting a "Community Climate Forum" on Thursday 10th November from 18:30 until 20:30 at Roundhill Primary School, Beeston. … [Read more...]
Walking Football for Women in Chilwell
‘Have fun, get fit, meet some new people and have a laugh over a cuppa afterwards’ is how Chris Clift described the new walking football sessions for women at the Chilwell Memorial Institute’s artificial multi-sport court. Walking football is a an increasingly popular sport for all ages and … [Read more...]
Love talking about sport? Come to a Sporting Memories Club
We have two local Sporting Memories clubs for people over the age of 50 who enjoy reminiscing about their experiences of watching or playing sport. The club take place each week and are a friendly, welcoming environment for people who want to talk sport and meet new people. The session includes … [Read more...]
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