A new cycle training track is on its way for local children, young people, adults and families in Stapleford. The track, located on the Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, will be a fun and safe mini road network on which to learn and practice cycling safely. It will feature 600 metres of 3 … [Read more...]
Broxtowe Borough Flies the Flag for the Commonwealth
Broxtowe Borough Council joined the 56 countries of the Commonwealth to fly the Commonwealth flag in the Borough, as part of the annual Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth Day. The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor David Grindell, Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Dame Elizabeth Fradd and students from … [Read more...]
Charity ‘cross channel’ swim kicks off fundraising double
A team leader from Specsavers Beeston will be attempting to complete a marathon swim to raise money for charity as part of a fundraising double for store staff. Water baby Heather Notman is taking part in the Diabetes UK Swim22, where she will swim the equivalent of the distance of an English … [Read more...]
Local Rugby Club celebrate International Women’s Day
Nottingham Casuals Rugby Football Club celebrated International Women’s Day on Sunday 5th March in style with a festival for all the girls and ladies in their club, who play and support women’s rugby – from under 7s right up to senior adults. Mixed age teams played rounds of Touch Rugby … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Hunt gets a boost courtesy of Frontline Recruitment
Beeston based baby loss support charity Forever Stars, holds an annual Easter family fun day, with a huge Easter Egg Hunt for all of the children that attend. The Easter Egg Hunt is due to take place on Friday 7th April at the Boat and Horses on Trent Road, Beeston Rylands from 10am to 3pm. The … [Read more...]
Crematorium raises £12K for hospice from metal recycling scheme
Bramcote Crematorium has donated £12,000 to Nottinghamshire Hospice, which was raised last year through the recycling of metal recovered during the cremation process. Each year the crematorium chooses a charity to benefit from a scheme in which artificial joints, dental implants, brass coffin … [Read more...]
Broxtowe’s second community climate gathering
"Energising and optimistic" was just one quote gathered from the second Successful Broxtowe Community Climate Forum which took place at Round Hill School on January 26th 2023. The event saw over 23 different groups give a 2 minute pitch about what their group does and what help they needed, or … [Read more...]
Tree of Trees Honouring Queen Elizabeth’s Memory
The Mayor of Broxtowe took part in a special tree planting event with the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, accompanied by children from Foxwood Academy. The tree was planted at Bramcote Hills Park on Thursday 2 February. The Hazel tree is from the 21 metre ‘Tree of Trees’ sculpture designed by … [Read more...]
Local History: Crimea Memorial
The Monument to Beeston soldiers of the Crimean War was erected on Whit Monday 1857 in Beeston churchyard. An obelisk on a pedestal of Mansfield stone with marble panels, it was paid for by subscription by Beeston people. Tantalisingly, the names of the subscribers are only listed in a document … [Read more...]
Dining out: Colombo Street
I located Colombo Street Restaurant & Bar in Nottingham and they were very proud to show me their authentic cuisine, including products and spices imported from Sri Lanka. The menu lists starters, main dishes, side staples, curries, stir-fries, plus rotis, rice and more. For a starter I chose … [Read more...]
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