School children in Calverton have expressed their wildlife-themed artistic flair, supporting a new housing development in the village. More than 350 children at Manor Park Infant and Nursery School and Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School created works of art to reflect the road names at the new … [Read more...]
95th Birthday Celebrations in Burton Joyce for much loved Resident
It was party time in Burton Joyce last week as family, friends and McCarthy and Stone staff celebrated Wisteria Place homeowner, Walter Gee’s 95th birthday. Everyone at the Retirement Living development on Old Main Road marked the special occasion by throwing a surprise party for Walter in the … [Read more...]
Woodborough Summer Fair shaping up to be the best one yet
This year’s Woodborough Summer Fair is shaping up to be the best one yet! The free to enter event will take place on Saturday 16th July from 1-5pm on the village sports field behind the village hall on Lingwood Lane. On site there will be 2 licenced bars, a BBQ and a great range of local stalls … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Childcare provider rated Outstanding for eight years
Local childcare provider, The Lime Trees, which operates its nursery and school clubs within Burton Joyce Primary School, has been rated Outstanding once again by Ofsted. In a report released last week, all four areas of inspection: The quality of Education; Behaviour and Attitudes; Personal … [Read more...]
EMR rebuffs Bleasby campaign for a better train service
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...]
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