Following its closure in late 2021, the Four Bells Inn, in Woodborough has been taken over by local landlady Beccy Webster. Beccy, who also runs the Gedling Inn has a wealth of experience in the pub trade, starting as a landlady at the age of 18. We spoke briefly with Beccy about her plans and … [Read more...]
Over the Rainbow Parkinson’s Support Group
At the March meeting Estate Planner Practitioner Sam Passi gave a very interesting talk titled Tax, Care & the Other guy. His very sound advice on all 3 subjects was very helpful but Care was of particular interest to our members. They face the progressive problems caused by PD which can bring … [Read more...]
Lowdham Signal Box Open Days
Since Christmas, the box has been closed to visitors, which has meant that Lowdham Railway Heritage have been able to do a lot of engineering work upstairs. In particular, they have rebuilt the interlocking in the lever frame, which was removed piecemeal by British Rail as track and signals were … [Read more...]
Joshua goes under canvas again for the Great Tommy Sleepout!
Joshua Partridge has again set himself the challenge of sleeping under the stars for the Great Tommy Sleepout, raising money for the RBLI and awareness for around 6,000 homeless veterans in the UK. Joshua who is in year 7 at Colonel Frank Seely School in Calverton, has his tent pitched … [Read more...]
Multi-Million Pound Expansion ‘All Packaged Up’ for Notts Firm
An award-winning packaging firm which works with some of the UK’s best-known food producers and supermarkets is set for a multi-million-pound expansion of its headquarters. The family-run Wilkins Group, based on Colwick Industrial Estate, in Nottinghamshire, will create extra jobs with this … [Read more...]
Remembrance Tree Planted at the Labray Scout & Guide Headquarters
On Sunday 13th February 2022 a tree was planted at the Labray Scout & Guide Headquarters, Main Street, Calverton in remembrance of those who had passed away and had been part of the Labray Scouting and Guiding Family. Those remembered were Gabriel Patterson, Roy and Pauline Bliss, John … [Read more...]
Refurbished playground now open
Children and families of Burton Joyce and surrounding areas are now benefitting from the newly refurbished playground on Church Road in Burton Joyce thanks to a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation. Burton Joyce Parish Council and The Friends of Roberts Recreation Ground were delighted … [Read more...]
Bleasby Bikers All Set for 2022
We may still be in some fairly wintery weather, but The Bleasby Bikers Cycling Club are already planning for the year ahead. Following a successful 2021, which saw a number of the club take on some epic rides and 18 riders head to Oswestry for the annual weekend trip away, the plan for 2022 looks … [Read more...]
Over the Rainbow Parkinson’s Support Group
What a difference a few weeks make to Covid restrictions. In January the Omicron situation and a bad weather forecast caused us, like many other groups, to cancel the meeting. Our members were particularly disappointed as Chantelle Thornley was booked to perform ‘An evening with Irena’ about a … [Read more...]
The Core Centre are looking for volunteers
Well it’s been almost a year since we took over here at the CORE Centre Charity! There have been many challenges - no funding, lease ending on our old building and moving to new premises and obviously Covid hasn’t made it easy. But we’re still here and loving every minute! Times have been … [Read more...]
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