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...]
Calverton’s Caitlin recognised at prestigious youth awards
Young people who have overcome severe health challenges, supported others and achieved great things - including Calverton’s Caitlin Orchard - are being recognised at a prestigious youth awards evening. Seventeen-year-old Caitlin is being recognised for her involvement with her local … [Read more...]
New shopper bus services launched
Local bus operator CT4N, which is part of Nottingham Community Transport, has launched a new network of bus services aimed at shoppers. The routes connect local communities and villages with town centres and supermarkets providing links that were lost many years ago. Running during Monday to … [Read more...]
RNLI branches combine to raise £939
The Nottingham branch of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) obtained a permit for a street collection in Nottingham on Saturday 22nd September. This authorised the RNLI to collect anywhere within the city boundary on that day. Wishing to obtain the maximum benefit from this, the … [Read more...]
Mixed fortunes for Calverton Cricket Club
At the time of writing and at the halfway stage in the season, Calverton Cricket Club lie bottom of Division A of the Gunn and Moore South Notts Cricket League and still need to register a win. Unavailability and inconsistent performances, both with bat and more latterly ball, allied to … [Read more...]
Major plans for more than 400 homes in Calverton
A planning application has been submitted for a major new housing development on land off Park Road in Calverton. Persimmon Homes plan to build up to 430 new homes on the site, which would be accessed by Park Road and Oxton Road. The land is currently comprises grassland, vegetation and … [Read more...]