For years, Bleasby residents have patiently waited at the level crossing adjacent to their home station, only to watch most trains to Nottingham, Newark and Lincoln go straight past without a scheduled stop. According to a recent survey completed by over half of Bleasby households, the limited … [Read more...]
Local Sailing Club member wins national photo competition
A member of Notts County Sailing Club has won a Midlands photography competition celebrating time on the water following the challenges of the pandemic. RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Midlands is pleased to announce that the overall winner of its ‘Photo February’ competition is David Eberlin with … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Girls Football Club goes from Strength to Strength!
The girl’s section of Burton Joyce Football Club is going from strength to strength. Back in the summer of 2020 the club had two girls’ teams, fast forward to the spring of 2022 and they have six teams with no signs of the interest slowing down. The focus of the girl’s section is on player … [Read more...]
Local landlady takes the reins at the Four Bells Inn, Woodborough
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...]
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