A group of young lads from Calverton have joined together and organised not one but TWO successful football events raising money for charity. The first event was held last year on 5th October when the boys gathered together on a day off from school to organise a charity football event, off their … [Read more...]
Breaking ground on the Gedling Access Road
Nottinghamshire County Council as the highway authority has officially marked the ground breaking of works on the Gedling Access Road. The event held at the site compound off Lambley Lane launched the beginning of the 18-month construction which will reduce congestion, boost the redevelopment … [Read more...]
Leaders call on County Council to replace trees
The Leader and Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council has called on Nottinghamshire County Council to replace every tree felled for the construction of the Gedling Access Road. Councillors John Clarke & Michael Payne have called on the Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council to urgently join … [Read more...]
Saving Lowdham signal box
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a railway signal box? Soon, you will be able to find out, and experience for yourself what a signalman used to do. As part of the resignalling of the Nottingham to Lincoln line in 2016, Lowdham Signal box along with several others recently closed. It … [Read more...]
Volunteer for a great cause
The Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service provides emotional and practical support to anyone affected by cancer. It is looking for volunteers in Nottingham for just 1-2 hours a week to provide a listening ear and someone to talk to, for someone on their cancer journey and their families. Support can be … [Read more...]
A new Vintage Tea Room comes to Burton Joyce
Opened by two former teachers, Sue Price and Karen Chetwin along with friend Helen Grainer, the Willow Tree Tea Room opened first its doors last month on 7th January. Located at where the former Bluebird Café stood, Karen, Sue and Helen have given the premises a full-blown vintage makeover. … [Read more...]
Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County defender opens new Woodborough gym
Former Forest and Notts County defender John Thompson is setting up a new gym in Woodborough this year. The 37-year-old’s new gym is to be called ‘The Training Room’, which he plans to open in a former Methodist Church located on Row Lane, Woodborough. John Thompson suffered a “horrific” … [Read more...]
Details of the £40m relief road from Burton Joyce to Mapperley Plains
Major construction work is on course to begin this month on a new relief road designed to ease congestion in Gedling Village. The 3.8km, single carriageway Gedling Access Road will link the A612 Trent Valley Road and Nottingham Road to Mapperley Plains, taking pressure off of a number of … [Read more...]
BJ’s Fish Bar in Burton Joyce is preparing to celebrate two decades of service in the community
BJ’s Fish Bar in Burton Joyce is preparing to celebrate two decades of service in the community, by rolling back their prices 20 years to the year 2000. From 4.30pm onwards on Wednesday 29th January, which is the 20th anniversary date of the ever- popular chippy, customers will be able to place … [Read more...]
13-year-old from Calverton receives awards for performing CPR on elderly man
13-year-old Ben Neal from Calverton recently received two awards for performing CPR on an 82-year-old man who suffered a heart attack on the motorway. On 27th July 2019, Ben was travelling with his dad, Lee and his mum, Jessica to Chessington World of Adventures, when a car suddenly stopped in … [Read more...]
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