Calverton & Burton Joyce Archives

Come to Calverton Christmas Fayre!

15/11/2021 by Digital Media

Come along to the Calverton Christmas Fayre taking place on Sunday 5th December from 10am - 4pm. The Fayre will be held at Calverton Village Gall on Park Road. There will be School Choirs from St Wilfrids from 11am, Sir John Sherbrooke from 12pm and Manor Park from 2pm. Over 20 stalls will be … [Read more...]

New signs installed welcoming visitors to Calverton

08/11/2021 by Digital Media

New signs welcoming visitors to Calverton have been installed. The welcome signs have been designed to reflect the history of the village with reference to farming, William Lee’s Stocking Frame and recently the coal mining industry. The new signs were put up at the beginning of October at the … [Read more...]

Calverton needs planting bulbs

22/10/2021 by Digital Media

To compliment the new village signage and planters in Calverton, we are looking to plant spring bulbs in and around the planters to brighten up the village entrances. If you have any spare spring bulbs you are willing to donate, please put them into the collecting bins outside the Co-op on Flatts … [Read more...]

Woodborough Football Club scores donation from developer

18/10/2021 by Digital Media

Woodborough Celtic Youth FC has received a donation from leading developer David Wilson Homes to help its teams tackle the new season. The funding will go towards two new goal posts for the club, meaning that more children can play at once. Before the donation, half of the team would have to sit … [Read more...]

Here’s what’s on the October Calverton Village Noticeboard

01/10/2021 by Digital Media

Here's a few notices of information and events coming up in Calverton this October. We need your help! A newly created Community Projects Working Group has been formed and we are looking for volunteers, ideas and suggestions how we can all improve our village. We have already invested in new … [Read more...]

Calverton school welcomes Nottinghamshire Team GB Olympian

17/09/2021 by Digital Media

Children at a Calverton school were treated to a PE session led by Nottinghamshire’s Team GB medallist Sam Oldham. The pupils at Manor Park Infant and Nursey School were specially selected by Persimmon Homes Nottingham to enjoy the unique training session as part of the housebuilder’s partnership … [Read more...]

A full season of cricket for Calverton

08/09/2021 by Digital Media

Unlike 2020, when the Covid pandemic played havoc with the season, cricket in 2021 has fared better, although some restrictions still had to apply. As a consequence, a full programme of cricket has been possible and by the time you read this article, the season will be over. The introduction of … [Read more...]

Come to the Burton Joyce Community Market!

02/09/2021 by Digital Media

Fancy some shopping from local sellers, crafters, and businesses? Then why not come along to the monthly Burton Joyce Community Market! The market takes place every second Saturday of the month from 10am until 1pm at Burton Joyce Village Hall, Trent Lane, NG14 5EY. Parking is available … [Read more...]

Burton Joyce runner to tackle 12 marathons in 12 months

27/08/2021 by Digital Media

A local man is to run a whopping 12 marathons in just 12 months to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind people (RNIB). Nick Ahmed, who grew up in Burton Joyce and now lives there with his family, is an avid runner covering many miles, especially since lockdown first … [Read more...]

Come to the Lambley Village Show!

12/08/2021 by Digital Media

Taking place this September, the Lambley Village Show is set to be another successful fun-filled day for all the family! The event will take place on 11th September with the main activities taking place from 12:30pm until 4:30. There will be a whole host of activities for all ages, including a … [Read more...]