Thanks to the continued support of the local community we have been able to send off a further 1,400 pairs of spectacles to Chichester Lions Club to be graded and sorted. They will then be distributed around the globe to those attending eye hospitals run by Lions Clubs International and others in … [Read more...]
Six local scouts chosen to attend 24th World Scout Jamboree
Six local Scouts have been chosen to represent South West Nottinghamshire District at the 24th World Scout Jamboree next year. They will be going to America next July to attend the jamboree, which is an international gathering of Scouts held every four years. The first was in London in 1920 … [Read more...]
Beeston Victory Club in the heart of Beeston
The Beeston Victory Club is situated in the heart of Beeston and is easily accessible, with excellent road, rail, tram and bus services all within walking distance. It is a charitable, non-profit making organisation that is CIU-affiliated and everyone is welcome, although membership … [Read more...]
Authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest is on its way to Chilwell
Oktoberfest is poised to arrive at The Garage, the old Bartons bus headquarters, in Chilwell this October. The two-day festival will take place on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th October, with an authentic Bavarian Oompah band, authentic Bavarian treats such as pretzels, Bratwurst and … [Read more...]
All Together Now had everyone at Landermeads singing as one
Landermeads care home in Beeston recently held a special music festival and it was a roaring success. The care village is built entirely around the wishes and needs of the people who live there, who are called family members not residents. When it came to staging a music … [Read more...]
Good causes launch the Broxtowe Lotto
Local charities and voluntary organisations in Broxtowe have officially signed up to a new lottery scheme as part of the Broxtowe Lotto good causes launch. The scheme will help local people support good causes in the borough when it launches for ticket sales this … [Read more...]
New shirts for upcoming football season
Hemlockstone Lions have recently purchased new shirts for the football team at Foxwood Academy. The new shirts also have on them a new logo designed by a pupil at the school ‘Foxwood Academy – One Team One Dream’. Hemlockstone Lions have been pleased to support the school over the last year by … [Read more...]
Beeston Camera Club Exhibition of Photography
Beeston Camera Club are holding an Exhibition of Photography during September and October. It will take place at the Canalised Heritage Centre at Beeston Lock from 1st September to 31st October, with free admission. The theme of the exhibition is flora, fauna and scenes of the local … [Read more...]
More success for Bramcote Swimming Club’s Aquastars
Bramcote Swimming Club's Aquastars synchronised swimming team have recently returned from the UK Nationals at the Olympic Park swimming pool in Stratford, London with an impressive medal haul. It was the second time the event had taken place and was watched by over 1,000 spectators, … [Read more...]
Local woman turns bard for charity
When local woman Denise Redford heard that her friend’s tiny granddaughter had been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, she wanted to help. Denise pondered how to raise funds towards the tot’s treatment and raise awareness of this painful and sometimes life limiting … [Read more...]
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