What a Buzz! Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail was a huge success this June 2021. Dry, sunny weather and over 693 visitors plus children meant that this year’s Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail was buzzing! It was great to hold our popular local Garden Trail again this year on 12th and 13th … [Read more...]
Beeston care home resident knits for baby unit at local hospital
A resident at MHA Queenswood care home in Beeston has been busy putting her knitting skills to good use by creating items for premature babies at a local hospital. Cindy, aged 75, started knitting for the baby unit at QMC hospital in Nottingham after staff noticed she knitted regularly for her … [Read more...]
Beeston to be illuminated by its very own light night
Organisers of Beeston Street Art are aiming to put together Beeston's very own light night event this Autumn called #alightinBeeston to lift everyone's mood and highlight Beeston’s creativity and vibrancy. In association with The Beeston and District Civic Society, the Beeston Street Art group on … [Read more...]
Homebuilder helps charity bring outdoor serenity to Nottingham’s bereaved families
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £1,000 to Forever Stars to support its efforts in creating a serenity garden for families who have suffered a stillbirth or infant loss in Nottingham. The tranquil outdoor space, located at Highfields Park, will provide a safe, private space for bereaved … [Read more...]
Beeston’s creativity during lockdown
Last month the Local News shared some Beeston creatives and what they got up to during their spare time in lockdown. Below we find out about two more residents: 50 things Wendy Lippman from Chilwell turned 50 in September. Feeling negative about it, she decided to do something positive and try … [Read more...]
New Mother and Daughter Venture a Thing of Beauty For Notts Duo
A Nottinghamshire mother and daughter team have fulfilled a lifetime dream by opening a beauty salon together, after the pandemic encouraged her to take the plunge. Beauty Therapist, Nikki Knight (37) found herself without steady work when lockdown first hit in March 2020, and considered a … [Read more...]
Beeston author writes book based on her own incredible experience
Beeston born and bred, Ginny Hartman was told she must shield during the pandemic. Determined to keep busy, she fished out her 1990 diary and finally got down to writing the epic tale of her big adventure! Ginny, who was Principal of Stagecoach in West Bridgford for 21 years until she retired in … [Read more...]
Popular Sunday Market at events venue The Garage Chilwell now open every weekend
Sunday Markets are now running every weekend at the former Barton bus garage in Chilwell. The markets run between 10am and 2pm and feature local, independent artisan traders. There are two different events, The Sunday Fine Food & Craft Market which takes place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of … [Read more...]
Beeston gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of Beeston Local News, we asked for local residents to get in touch and share creative projects that were born out of their extra time during lockdown. Here’s what two of you have been up to: Knitter Critters 34-year-old Primary School Teacher from Beeston, Heather Ward, … [Read more...]
The Beeston Showcase returns with hopes to expand
The Beeston Showcase, a window installation showing off some of the greatest talents and initiatives in Beeston, has officially returned, and now improvements to the installation can be made. The Beeston Showcase consists of displaying local artworks, societies and collectives in empty shop … [Read more...]
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