In December, the Mayor visited Mark Topham who is a service user of Broxtowe Day Service at The Barncroft Centre, Beeston. When on his way to the centre, Mark always stops and collects litter on his route. In recognition of his hard work the Mayor presented a certificate of special recognition, … [Read more...]
Oxjam Beeston 2019 results
The Oxjam Beeston Team look back on another fantastic music festival, when 90 volunteers from the local community came forward to help raise an incredible £26,460 for Oxfam’s international emergency aid and development work. The amazing total raised by Oxjam Beeston could fund all of … [Read more...]
New Youth Mayor for Broxtowe Borough Council
A 17-year-old from Beeston has been elected as Broxtowe’s new Youth Mayor. Grace Li, from Nottingham Girls High School, was voted in at a recent meeting of Broxtowe Youth Voice. Grace takes over from outgoing Youth Mayor, William Mee. Grace said: “As youth mayor, I will strive to give … [Read more...]
Ducks make a huge splash in 2020
The 29th Annual Duck race took place on Wednesday 1st January 2020 at Manor Park Toton. The Mayor of Broxtowe councillor Michael Brown started the race by releasing 1500 plastic ducks into the River Erewash. They floated down the river and were caught at the bridge approximately 600 … [Read more...]
Bramcote volunteers mark 20 years with tree planting
Volunteers from the Friends of Bramcote Ridge celebrated their 20th anniversary recently, doing what they do best by planting hazel trees and wildflower bulbs at the Green Flag award winning Bramcote Ridge Local Nature Reserve. The group was joined by the Practical Conservation Volunteers and the … [Read more...]
Psychotherapy business creates 30 new jobs
An East Midlands-based psychotherapy service has created 30 jobs after expanding into Matlock and Bramcote. Trent PTS has moved into two new sites following off-market lettings by Innes England. Established in 2003, the company is commissioned by the NHS to provide free treatment for a range … [Read more...]
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Awarded ‘World Class Schools Quality Mark’ at Cambridge University ceremony
The World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM) is only awarded to non-selective schools offering the highest standard of education to young people and Principal of Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Stuart Anderson, said the accreditation standards were appropriately high. “We decided to take up this … [Read more...]
Urgent appeal launched to secure Attenborough Nature Reserve
Nottingham Wildlife Trust has recently launched an urgent appeal to secure the long-term future of Nottingham’s beloved Attenborough Nature Reserve. The reserve, situated in the village of Attenborough on the banks of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, has been cared for almost 60 years by local … [Read more...]
Happy New Year from BEAT!
This month we’re talking resolutions... Whilst it’s clear we need system change to tackle the climate crisis, a study showed that people are more willing to listen to those calling for change if they themselves are doing everything they can to reduce their own carbon footprint. This may be why … [Read more...]
Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School show rapid rise in school performance league
Out of Nottinghamshire schools they rank 13th in reading, 9th in writing and 2nd in maths for progress! Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School have shown a rapid rise in the performance league tables for progress, ranking 13th overall for reading, 9th in writing and 2nd in … [Read more...]
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