Accommodation to help dozens of recovering addicts find work, is expected to be built at a former Calverton farm; at a time the problem has been described as ‘the worst it’s ever been’ by a charity. The plans have been recommended for approval which would allow a building to be constructed that … [Read more...]
Over 55s apartment scheme planned for Burton Joyce
An apartment block for people over the age of 55 has been earmarked for development in Burton Joyce and work could begin next year. The plans were submitted to Gedling Borough Council by Gedling Homes. The planning documents state "This proposal provides a 'fit for purpose' development for the … [Read more...]
Labour candidate welcomes new services from the CORE Centre
Jerry Hague Labour candidate for Sherwood was full of praise for the hard work of the staff at the CORE Centre in Calverton and the wide range of services provided. Jerry said "It was a pleasure to meet the team at the CORE Centre which has provided a wide range of courses and activities in the … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Christmas Market
Come along to the Burton Joyce community Christmas Market on Saturday 9th November. There will be more than 30 market stalls as well as a selection of hot food, mince pies and a coffee shop. The stalls also now accept card payments. Tickets are also on sale for ‘Santa’s Express’, at the Great … [Read more...]
Councillor Vacancy
Following the resignation of Elly Jones last month, we now have a vacancy for a new Councillor. If you are interested in becoming a Councillor, please call the Parish Office on 0115 9314084 or write to the Parish Clerk [email protected] indicating what skills you can bring … [Read more...]
Annual fireworks display
The annual village fireworks display will be held at the Poplars Sports Ground on Friday 1st November. Food and a licenced bar will be available from 5:30pm, beacons will be lit at 6:45pm and the firework display will start at 7.30pm. We hope to see you at what is always a hugely popular event in … [Read more...]
Children’s Sensory Therapy workshop
Children who have experienced early life trauma can sometimes experience difficulties with their sensory processing. For example, they may present as hypervigilant to their environment (over responsive in visual and hearing sensation), and be defensive to nurturing touch, or touch that isn't on … [Read more...]
Contactless payments accepted on some trentbarton buses from Sunday
From Sunday 6th October, some bus passengers in Gedling borough will no longer have to hunt for the cash before making their journey as trentbarton confirm that contactless payment will now be accepted on all services. trentbarton is to roll out a tap-on tap-off contactless payment on all its … [Read more...]
Volunteers will be needed for nature reserve in Lambley
A parish council are calling on volunteers to help them with the upkeep of a Reed Pond Nature Reserve, which they are hoping to save from developers in Lambley. The Reed Pond Nature Reserve is currently run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, who had intended to sell it off due to ‘lack of funds … [Read more...]
Schools have Fin-tastic fun in October
Pupils across Nottinghamshire will join thousands of others at schools throughout the country in learning about whales and dolphins and the threats that they face. ORCA, one of the UK’s leading marine conservation charities, is running Whale Education Month in October to coincide with World … [Read more...]