Anna Markowski from Calverton decided to dedicate her time to raising money for charity during lockdown. The 8-year-old, who is in year 3 at St Wilfrids School, set herself a steep challenge to raise money for local Nottingham charity, Forever Stars. Anna aimed to run 3km every day … [Read more...]
Composing in Lock down
Southwell based composer, Guy Turner has been very fortunate so far during Lock Down, because he has had an unexpected small flood of composing commissions. Guy, who sings in the Cathedral Choir at Southwell Minster, and is Conductor of Bingham Choral Society, is a composer, mainly of choral … [Read more...]
Youth swimming club secures builder’s donation
Calverton and Bingham Swimming Club has secured a £1,000 donation from housebuilder Persimmon Homes. With more than 180 young members, the club will use the funding to help cover membership and sponsorship fees, which have been previously supported by local fundraising events. The … [Read more...]
3 generations of family tackle 2.6 challenges in Grandma’s memory
Three generations of a Lowdham family have got behind the 2.6 challenge to support Nottinghamshire Hospice in memory of a much loved great-grandma. Jane Streeter galvanised her whole family to devise fun and creative ways of supporting the campaign. Between them they’ve raised a … [Read more...]
Nottingham Teacher Sets Up Virtual Classroom for Students Aged 2-60
As Schools and Nurseries in Nottingham begin their phased return to re-opening on 1 June, it is highly unlikely crucial extracurricular learning, will be restored at this moment in time. Extracurricular programmes form an important part of school life increasing opportunities for learning and … [Read more...]
New committee to lead renewal and recovery of Nottinghamshire as it emerges from COVID-19 crisis
Nottinghamshire County Council has announced plans to form a dedicated committee to oversee the county’s recovery from the Coronavirus outbreak. In the first Full Council Meeting since the Lockdown, councillors will next week (28 May) discuss a report proposing to form a new COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Will and Lisa deliver free soup to those in need and more!
The vulnerable and isolating people in the historic cathedral town of Southwell are in good hands with Lisa and Will, business owners of The Hearty Goodfellow pub who are supporting their community even when the doors are closed, with their Two Turtle Doves campaign which offers free soup, delivered … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce cloaked with colour and smiles thanks to creative crochet
Sally Fletcher-Titterton has become a local celebrity after brightening up the village with colourful crochet bringing smiles to the local’s during walks. The coronavirus pandemic has swept over the country causing us all to rethink our way of life bringing with it many challenges, however … [Read more...]
Nottingham resident’s unique display celebrating Colonel Tom’s 100th Birthday
Since the UK has been in lockdown, Colonel Tom Moore has become a household name. The war veteran who has been walking lengths of his garden to raise money for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic, has today turned 100 years old. Colonel Tom Moore has raised an astonishing £30 million for … [Read more...]
The Local News launches online produce marketplace
The Local News has launched a new website www.localto.co.uk to support local retailers and suppliers through this difficult time. ‘LOCAL to YOU’ has been set up for local businesses to list their products for sale, that are then available for delivery across … [Read more...]
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