Margaret Meadows from Lambley set herself a project during the first coronavirus lockdown, to write a book. Ramblings of a Villager is a book containing history, agriculture, photographs, memories and is based on walks in the Parish of the Village of Lambley. The material has been sourced … [Read more...]
Stay vigilant when it comes to your health
Headlines that speak of delays in diagnosis or a delay in treatment for Cancer patients due to COVID, hits home hard for me. Having been down this most unwanted of journeys twice now, I know how hard the waiting can be. Days seem like weeks, weeks seem like years, as you wait, not knowing … [Read more...]
Local musician publishes children’s picture book
Mark James, a guitarist who grew up in Burton Joyce, has recently published his first book titled ‘Pet Sounds’. First published on 8th January 2021, Pet Sounds is a children’s picture book that follows a musical band of animals on a quest to find someone to play the guitar for them. Mark has … [Read more...]
Lambley Reed Pond – a community comes together to take the Plunge
Lambley Parish Council have recently completed on the purchase of Lambley Reed Pond, a site of approximately 5 acres in the heart of the village, an area of natural beauty and a haven for wildlife. Doubts had recently been raised about its future and the purchase is a welcome relief for many in … [Read more...]
Seaside trips are inspiration for local author’s children’s book
In 1993 a young girl, Eleanor Rose, visited Robin Hoods Bay in North Yorkshire for a week on a school field trip. On her return home she waxed lyrical to her family about the beautiful bay. Little did she think that her parents would be so enchanted by the area that they would buy and restore … [Read more...]
Community service in Calverton gets funding boost
A community centre in the heart of Calverton has received £1,000 from a housebuilder to help maintain its services. Calverton Core was awarded the funds by Persimmon Homes Nottingham, thanks to its Community Champions scheme. For the past 25 years, the all-encompassing charity has supported the … [Read more...]
Former dog show competitor over the moon with care home pooch
A care home resident in Calverton gets a delightful four-legged visitor. In January, one of the Residents at Springwater Lodge care home, in Calverton, expressed to Colleagues and fellow residents about how much she would love to see a dog. Janet Ledger has had dogs throughout her life and even … [Read more...]
Calverton Plough Play tradition moves online for 2021
Every January a group in Calverton performs an age-old play in local pubs to raise money for charity. The Calverton Plough Play, a time-honoured and much-revered tradition, is usually performed in pubs around the borough by the Calverton Real Ale and Plough Play Preservation … [Read more...]
End of an Era for Lendrum Court to make way for new development
After thirty-eight years there is a change of scene in Burton Joyce. The housing complex known as Lendrum Court has been demolished in preparation for a new development. The complex was built in 1972 by Basford District Council as warden-aided residential units for the elderly. There were … [Read more...]
Calverton School wishes a happy retirement for beloved teacher of almost 40 years
Happy Retirement Mrs Welby! Manor Park Infant & Nursery is a school on Flatts Lane in Calverton. Below the school honours and wishes a happy and healthy retirement to wonderful teacher, Mrs Welby: After 39 years of dedicated service to Manor Park Infant & Nursery school, Mrs Helen Welby … [Read more...]
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