For two exclusive weekends this October, The Garage will be transformed into a Bavarian Beer Hall with the world famous Paulaner Oktoberfest bier taking centre stage alongside traditional German foods such as bratwurst and currywurst. Alongside a team of beer girls and one of the best Oompah bands … [Read more...]
Beeston and Wollaton to receive new flood warning service.
The Environment Agency is pleased to announce that a new Flood Warning Service is available in Beeston and Wollaton from 24 August 2022. Flood Warnings inform the public about an imminent risk of flooding to their home or business and help people to make informed decisions about how to … [Read more...]
Just 4 in concert to support Church fundraising
A newly formed musical group will be appearing at Beeston Methodist Church on Saturday, October 8 to raise funds for Mission Possible. Just 4 – comprising classical singer and BMC member Serena Lindsay, pianist Rueben Lee and musical theatre performers Leo Foxwhite and Lara Eley - are lining up a … [Read more...]
Time out from Work with FOBS!
Recently Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS) took time out to enjoy a special complimentary Afternoon Tea from The Victoria Hotel in Beeston. The Vic had put on the Tea to thank FOBS for its work in keeping the Station platforms, the Tin Bridge and the area outside the Hotel clean and tidy. The … [Read more...]
Church music-a-thon is a resounding hit!
A highly successful music-at-thon at Beeston Methodist Church raised more than £4,000 towards the restoration and modernisation of the splendid 1902 pipe organ. Seventy five local musicians, including organists, a string trio, vocalists, pianists, a flute quartet, folk musicians, a trumpet trio, … [Read more...]
Beeston History | Aeroplane Crash.
Aeroplane Crash. On Saturday 3 November 1934 two airmen, Alan Grant-Dalton (pilot) and Philip Rook hired a De Haviland Moth bi-plane from Tollerton Aerodrome for an hour to drop confetti on the house of a fellow airman,Mr John Soar of Beeston who was to marry Miss Janet Doreen Smith at Attenborough … [Read more...]
A tribute to Raymond Parker
It's with great sadness that I write this to inform the readers of the passing of Raymond Parker or as many of you may know him better, The Beeston Birdman. The Beeston Birdman had been a monthly contributor to the Beeston Local News, providing us with informative and fascinating articles about … [Read more...]
Local MP and Poppy are running in Westminster dog of the year
Darren Henry MP, Conservative MP for Broxtowe and his eight-year-old Cairn Terrier Poppy are taking part in the ‘paw-litical’ contest to be named top dog, in Westminster Dog of the Year 2022, an annual event run by Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club. The coveted event returns for its 29th year and is … [Read more...]
Young hero honoured at housebuilder’s road unveiling
A road to commemorate a brave 12-year-old boy who lost his life has been officially unveiled by his family and friends in Beeston. Barratt Homes recently welcomed Nicola and Gary Jenkins, parents of the hero Owen Jenkins, to its Beeston Quarter development to open the road named after their son on … [Read more...]
Green Flag award retained by five of Broxtowe’s Open Spaces
Five Broxtowe open spaces are celebrating after it was announced they have retained their Green Flag awards. The five parks that have been awarded are: • Bramcote Hills Park • Colliers Wood (Moorgreen) • Alexandrina Plantation (Bramcote) • Brinsley Headstocks • The Old Church Tower … [Read more...]
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