Beeston Archives

Broxtowe Green Festival – what a day!

15/10/2021 by Digital Media

The first Broxtowe Green Festival was a hit, taking place in September, the event organised by Incredible Edible Beeston saw a fantastic turnout. Here’s what the organisers said: We held our first ever ‘Broxtowe Green Festival’ on Saturday 25th September and what a day we had! We’d like to … [Read more...]

Alight in Beeston event moved to January

06/10/2021 by Digital Media

The much anticipated first Beeston light night has been confirmed to take place in January 2022. The event is to be a celebration of light and the creativity of Beeston. As the sun goes down and the stars come out, the streets of Beeston will light up with light installations and … [Read more...]

A successful Arts Trail for Beeston, Chilwell & Attenborough

30/09/2021 by Digital Media

After the cancellation last year and the postponing of the Arts Trail from its usual date in June this year. The first weekend in September saw a welcome return to a celebration of the arts in our area with the Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Arts’ Trail. This free community event was a … [Read more...]

New life-saving equipment installed in Beeston

10/09/2021 by Digital Media

A life-saving defibrillator has been installed on Central Avenue in Beeston. With the help of local Councillors Steve and Barbara Carr, and in partnership with the Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT) Beeston is now equipped with a new defibrillator. Councillors Steve and Barbara have already set up, … [Read more...]

Local nurse to embark on 100KM trek for breast cancer charity

02/09/2021 by Digital Media

After already taking part in many fundraising challenges over the past few years, this September Kate from Beeston will be embarking on a trek to the Scottish Highlands to raise money for Coppafeel, a breast cancer charity that aims to highlight early detection, particularly in younger … [Read more...]

Incredible Edible launches Broxtowe Green Festival!

13/08/2021 by Digital Media

We have exciting news! As part of ‘Great Big Green Week’ (18th – 26th September), which celebrates action on climate change, we are hosting our own event here in Broxtowe. Broxtowe Green Festival will take place on Saturday 25th September 12 – 3pm on the Bowling Green at Inham Nook Recreation … [Read more...]

Nottingham Property Group Kicks Off Community Spirit At Football Fundraiser

10/08/2021 by Digital Media

A Nottingham property development firm has put out a football squad to raise crucial cash for a defibrillator machine which could save lives. ALB Group was on the ball earlier this year when it stepped in to sponsor the kit at Broxtowe United FC. Now the company’s talented players have tackled … [Read more...]

Generous donations will make a brighter summer for many

30/07/2021 by Digital Media

BWP (Broxtowe Women’s Project) would like to say a huge thank you to some of its friends and supporters for some extraordinary fundraising efforts this summer. Our founder, Andrea Lucy-Hirst (pictured on the left) raised £220 through an Open Garden event and sales of her poetry book, Ease The … [Read more...]

Come to the Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Arts’ Trail

15/07/2021 by Digital Media

Twenty nine artists in sixteen venues: painters and potters; jewellers and sculptors; textiles, photography and glass workers. The Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Art’s trail will take place on 4th & 5th September 2021 from 11am – 5pm and it’s completely free. It’s been a long wait but … [Read more...]

New Play Area Opens on Dovecote Lane Recreation Ground

13/07/2021 by Digital Media

Following extensive work through Spring the fully refurbished play area on Dovecote Lane Recreation Ground in Beeston is now open! Thanks to a £73,440 grant from funding body FCC Communities Foundation and a contribution of £5,000 from United Living (the Councils’ Housing Construction Partner) … [Read more...]