The Core Centre, based within the Working Men’s Club in Calverton, were recently crowded runners up in the ‘Outstanding Community Project’ Award at the Pride of Gedling Awards. Two of the amazing volunteers (Lisa and Jenny - photographed below) attended on Core’s behalf to collect the fantastic … [Read more...]
Funding Boost for Local Sports Clubs
Several sports clubs across Gedling Borough are set to benefit from a major boost thanks to funding secured from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The funding will support improvements to local sports facilities, making them more accessible and helping to enhance the community’s access to … [Read more...]
Gunthorpe C of E Primary School celebrations
On Saturday 21st September, Gunthorpe C of E Primary School opened the school for pupils and families past and present to come and celebrate. The school has been open 50 years and it is understood there has been a school of some description in the village for around 150 years, including the … [Read more...]
Notts YFC Santa Tractor Run for 2024
Now in it’s fifth year, Nottinghamshire Young Farmers hosted another Santa Tractor Run. During 2020 Notts YFC lost all their revenue streams, unable to host fundraising events and with limited access to grants they set about creating a covid-safe event that would spread some Christmas joy and keep … [Read more...]
Local Cricket Club bowled over by funding boost
Caythorpe Cricket Club is celebrating after successfully securing £3,000 in funding through Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme. The funding will be used to improve the club’s pavilion and purchase much-needed equipment. Michelle Welsh, MP for Sherwood Forest and Gareth Hankin Managing … [Read more...]
New meeting venue for Lowdham
Lowdham village has developed a new venue which will provide a further office environment that can be hired for meetings. It will also extend the services provided by the Parish Council with the Clerk attending the office on a regular basis from September 2024, initially for an hour or so on the … [Read more...]
Café in the Park opens it’s doors for the first time!
On Monday 22 July, a new community cafe was opened at William Lee, Park Road in Calverton following the completion of a large extension to the Village Hall earlier in 2024. Back in 2021, an exciting proposal was put forward by some of the recently elected Parish Councillors, about an extension to … [Read more...]
School children enjoy skateboard and scooter workshop
Children at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy have been learning how to use skateboards and scooters safely during a school workshop. During the tutorials, children were supported to use the skateboards and scooters safely, -progressing in ability and confidence during the day. Visiting Coach, … [Read more...]
Lowdham Book Festival is another huge success!
The Bookcase in Lowdham celebrated Independent Bookshop Week as part of their annual book festival in June with a fantastic programme of author events. Local families enjoyed a Magic Science session and local author Karen Swann shared her beautiful story The Tale of the Whale in a special session … [Read more...]
Lowdham Horticultural Society Summer Show
Lowdham Horticultural Society Summer Show will be celebrating its 131st year on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August at Lowdham Village Hall and Playing Fields (NG14 7D) from 1pm-4.30pm. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of family fun. We have a fantastic programme of entertainment to include an … [Read more...]
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