The police are investigating after four people were injured following a collision between two cars in Calverton. It happened at around 11.30pm on Monday 4 February 2019 in Gravelley Hollow. The four people travelling in the vehicles were treated at the Queen's Medical Centre. One of them has … [Read more...]
Pick up your perfect plants at Patchings
Plant Hunters’ Fair takes place at Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, NG14 6NU on Saturday 30th March 2019 from 10am until 4pm. Spring is in the air and it’s time to get out in the garden and get planning and planting for the year ahead. Where better to get … [Read more...]
More housing proposed by developers for Calverton
Plans have been proposed by developers to build over 80 new homes on farmland close to Flatts Lane in the village. A public consultation was held in September and now the developer has put forward an application for outline permission to Gedling Borough Council to build at total of 84 new … [Read more...]
Multi Sports Games Area (MUGA) – Lambley School Field
By Lawrence Milbourn (Lambley Parish Council) Over the last 18 months, a small team have been working hard to convert one of the old tennis courts into a new MUGA (multi-use games area). The team, led by parish councillor Dawn Edwards, had to draw up specifications, get quotes and planning … [Read more...]
A good end of the year for local RNLI
By Graham Christian The West Bridgford Branch of the RNLI raised a grand total of £13,731 during the year 2018. This came from various local events, donations from the public, local businesses and charitable trusts. The RNLI would like to thank all who supported the RNLI and made this grand … [Read more...]
Woodborough’s heritage: Church windows
Church stained-glass windows are often a source for admiration. Those in St Swithun’s Church Woodborough are no exception, but how often do we look up and study the artistic craft that went into creating them many decades or even centuries ago? Most windows tell a story. Here in Woodborough, we … [Read more...]
Woodborough Tennis Club serving the local community
Woodborough Tennis Club is a community facility that has served several generations in the local village. The club currently has two tennis courts, both of which are very popular in the community and, best of all, they are surrounded by beautiful playing fields behind the village hall on Lingwood … [Read more...]
Calverton schools perform in special Shakespeare festival
Two local schools and a drama group participated in the recent Calverton Shakespeare Festival. St Wilfrid’s CE Primary School were joined by Sir John Sherbrooke and St Wilfrid’s Youth Drama for the fantastic event. Ian Bullock, head teacher at St Wilfrid’s, said: “We performed a magical … [Read more...]
Bridge clubs unite in Woodborough to raise money for charity
By Tony Trevethick Tremendous support from members of local bridge clubs ensured that Woodborough Bridge Club were at capacity for our annual charity fundraising event. A total of 72 competitors congregated at Woodborough Village Hall to take part in a bridge competition to raise money for the … [Read more...]
Mixed season for Calverton Cricket Club
By Terry Lee (club secretary) Season 2018 has been one of mixed fortunes for the Calverton Cricket Club. At senior level, the 1st XI was, unfortunately, relegated back down to Division B of the Gunn and Moore South Notts Village League after only one season in … [Read more...]