Heritage Open Days are organised by The National Trust over 9 days from the 8th to 17th September 2023. It is an amazing opportunity to visit historic venues for free. Many places run special events during the nationwide festival. In Lowdham, we have two open day events, right on our doorstep. … [Read more...]
Care Home Encourages Reading in Local School
Rivendell View care home in Stoke Bardolph have partnered up with Rivendell Flying High Academy to initiate a rewards scheme for school children and encourage them to read more. The initiative, Rivendell Rewards, challenges the children to complete 200 reading sessions throughout the school year. … [Read more...]
Wildlife Area Footpaths Open
Calverton Parish Council are pleased to confirm that the Wildlife Area at William Lee Memorial Park has been re-opened and footpaths recently mown. Over 600 trees were planted by hundreds of residents and schools back in February but due to vandalism of the trees, had to remain closed until they … [Read more...]
Care Home Resident Tells Story of 40 Year Nursing Career
88-year-old Brenda Reed, who lives at Rivendell View care home in Stoke Bardolph, has been sharing her memories of working in the NHS for over 40 years in honour of the service’s 75th anniversary. Brenda began training to be a nurse with the NHS at the age of 17 in 1951 at Nottingham General … [Read more...]
Lace City Choir wins National Gold
In May 2023, Lace City Chorus won gold at the women’s barbershop championships earning us the title of the UK and Netherlands champions. The medal also means that they will represent the UK at the international contest in America next year. As well as coming first they also won the ‘most improved’ … [Read more...]
Lowdham Colts FC holds end of season awards
On a glorious day in June, Lowdham Colts FC held a presentation event where obstacles and games were played, food was eaten, and a fantastic raffle was drawn, raising funds for the club in the process. This year’s event was organised by two teams; U13 boys (Coach Bart) and the U8’s. Looking back … [Read more...]
Memorial Tree planted in Heritage Garden
Calverton Parish Council have received a kind donation of a Cherry Tree which we have planted in the Heritage Garden near the Working Mens’ Club. This is to reflect all those from the village we have lost over the years. A small plaque will be put in front of the tree and the Parish Council … [Read more...]
Last-minute appeal against planning decision
As reported in the ‘Local News’ many local people were delighted when almost a year ago, Gedling Borough Council’s Planning Committee voted overwhelmingly to refuse a planning application to demolish the cottage and outbuildings at 34 Main Street, located between St Wilfrid’s Church and St Wilfrid’s … [Read more...]
Calverton Young People’s Centre take part in Clean Campaign
As part of Calverton Young People’s Centre ‘Spring/Summer Clean Campaign’, a group of young people took part in a community litter pick. Equipped with hi-viz jackets, bags and litter pickers, young people managed to collect a large assortment of litter, including plastic waste, paper, the odd item … [Read more...]
Folk Museum Open Again!
Following the death about six months ago of Malcolm Hankin, the Calverton Folk Museum Keeper, the Preservation Society would like to thank all the members and volunteers, especially those who braved the winter cold, for their help in preparing for the recent open day at the end of April. About 30 … [Read more...]
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