By Jason Benskin The Beeston branch of the Royal British Legion is under the very real threat of closure unless they can urgently find at least four new members to serve on its already overstretched branch committee. The branch has been in operation in Beeston for in excess of 90 years, during … [Read more...]
Relaunch of the Wildcats scheme in Beeston
By Carys Jones The success of the Wildcats programme in Beeston has prompted its relaunch in April. The programme, which is FA-run, gives the opportunity to girls aged four to 13 to play football, regardless of any prior experience. It aims to encourage more girls into football. The … [Read more...]
Not even the sky’s the limit at Landermeads
Chilwell-based care home Landermeads is renowned for its family approach and it holds the title of the Dementia Care Home and Care Team of the Year from the Caring UK Awards. The same place that made Roy Prentice, 94 dream come true to score a goal at Meadow Lane - becoming an internet … [Read more...]
Grant secured for pocket park at Redwood Crescent
A total of £15,280 has been awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as part of its Pocket Parks Plus programme, with a match funding amount of £7500 from Broxtowe Borough Council. The existing grass and tarmac area at the centre of Redwood Crescent has been … [Read more...]
Beeston-based Dave selected to compete in World Transplant Games
Beeston-based J Tomlinson operations manager Dave Fisher has been selected for the first time to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the World Transplant Games. Dave, who received a kidney transplant in 2015 from his wife Kelly, has been picked to represent his country in … [Read more...]
Two council officers recognised for heroic actions
Two Broxtowe Borough Council officers have been recognised for their heroic actions after they helped a woman who had been attacked in Beeston Fields Recreation Ground. Chris Robertson and Nick Robertson were carrying out their duties as street cleansing operatives when they became … [Read more...]
Greenpeace volunteers return single-use packing to Beeston Tesco
Local Greenpeace volunteers in Nottingham returned single-use packaging collected from Tesco in Beeston to the store manager Greenpeace say that “single-use plastic packaging is a major contributor to the plastic pollution that is having a devastating impact on our rivers and oceans, … [Read more...]
Cinema tenant secured for Beeston Square development
Broxtowe Borough Council has secured a deal to bring Arc Cinema to Beeston town centre as part of its plans to create a vibrant hub of leisure facilities and new homes. The eight-screen cinema will create around 30 new jobs for the town and forms part of the mixed-use development which will … [Read more...]
Hemlockstone Lions acknowledge service to local community
By Anne Barker It is over 100 years since the Lions Clubs International was formed and in that time its membership worldwide has achieved 1.4 million from 47,000 clubs in over 200 countries. Lions serve and it has been since they first began in 1917. Lions clubs are places where individuals … [Read more...]
Beeston’s J Tomlinson announced as Contractor of the Year
Beeston-based J Tomlinson is celebrating its third year of success at the annual Building Communities Awards after scooping three accolades, including the coveted Contractor of the Year award. The title was awarded to J Tomlinson following the contributions made by the company to its … [Read more...]
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