Following the successful recent launch event - at which around 100 people voted to form the Calverton & District U3A - the inaugural meeting will take place at the recently opened Calverton Village Hall on Park Road (NG14 6LE) on Wednesday 24th July at 1:30pm. If you’re retired or semi-retired, … [Read more...]
MP praises area’s volunteers
Local MP Mark Spencer has praised the volunteers across Sherwood constituency to mark Volunteers Week in England. In a post on his Facebook page, the MP said he wanted to use Volunteers Week to praise the people that give up their time to “keep our communities going”. In his post, Mr Spencer gave … [Read more...]
Good start to the season for Calverton CC
By Terry Lee (club secretary) Although, at the time of writing, the weather has not lived up to last year's standard, the junior section of the club continues to flourish, with upwards of 90 boys and girls aged between five and 13 signed up for a summer of cricket. The hard-ballers have made a … [Read more...]
Two Johns celebrate 80 years on Nottinghamshire’s ambulances
Two friends called John - who joined the ambulance service together in 1979 and are still crewmates today - are both celebrating 40 years in the NHS. Calverton’s Jonathan Shaw and John Elliott of Hucknall actually worked together as undertakers for three years before joining Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]
Record breaking year for Environment Agency’s National Coarse Fish Farm
The Environment Agency’s National Coarse Fish Farm near Calverton, in Nottinghamshire, produced a record breaking number of fish in 2018. Over half a million (520,819) fish were produced in 2018 – compared with 358,552 the previous year – an increase of over 30%. In 2018, the fish farm … [Read more...]
Not just about transport
There’s a lot more to the Gedling Voluntary Transport Scheme (GVTS) than transport. Firstly, it’s about people. Getting out and about is what most people take for granted. For people with walking difficulties or health-related conditions, it makes getting out a challenge and it’s very easy to … [Read more...]
Calverton Cricket Club looking forward to the 2019 season
By Terry Lee With the new season now only weeks away, as opposed to months, here's a reminder to any of your readers, who might be interested in cricket, of the various activities taking place at the club throughout the coming season. It goes without saying that we are always keen to … [Read more...]
Woodborough’s Heritage: Ton-up Bill a top player
William Roseby Whysall 1887-1930 As we approach the 2019 cricket season it is good time to remember a local for the talent he displayed on a regular basis. Bill ‘Dodge’ Whysall, the first Nottinghamshire player to score four successive hundreds, was one of the … [Read more...]
Woodborough Bride Club: Fantastic first year as a member
By Tony Trevethick You may have read of my early experiences as a new member of Woodborough Bridge Club in previous editions of the Local News. Well, I said I would give you an update as I approach my first anniversary of joining the club. Thursday evening is greeted with a mixture of … [Read more...]
Police appeal after car collision in Calverton
The police are investigating after four people were injured following a collision between two cars in Calverton. It happened at around 11.30pm on Monday 4 February 2019 in Gravelley Hollow. The four people travelling in the vehicles were treated at the Queen's Medical Centre. One of them has … [Read more...]
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