By Kate Bateson It’s easy to forget just now much goes on in the course of a school year and this has certainly been a busy one for Burton Joyce Primary School. It seems a lifetime ago that we welcomed new foundation parents to the school with Tea and Tissues. Since then, there have been … [Read more...]
Latest plans to upgrade the A614 take a step forward
The latest plans for the £22m upgrade of the A614/A6097 corridor, which aim to unlock the economic potential of north Nottinghamshire are taking a step forwards as plans are to be shared with local people. The Secretary of Transport announced last October that £18m of funding would be allocated to … [Read more...]
Resident sets up recycling and plastic-free program in Calverton
A local resident has set up a recycling and plastic-free program in Calverton. Jess Feargrieve, who lives in the village with her husband Craig, 15-month-old daughter Nellie and two dogs, says the response to her new initiative has been “amazing”. “Becoming a parent has made me revaluate many … [Read more...]
Talent a plenty at Calverton CC
By Terry Lee (club secretary) It would appear that not only is Calverton CC developing cricketers for the future, but it can also boast a budding artist amongst its ranks as well. When Amanda Walker took a photograph of a rainbow over the cricket pavilion with her mobile telephone, her … [Read more...]
Lowdham Horticultural Society hold annual summer show
By Janet Powell-Perry On 26th August (Bank Holiday Monday), Lowdham Horticultural Society are holding their annual summer show at the Village Hall in Lowdham. This is a lovely family event opening to the public at 1pm. At 8am, the staging of exhibits starts in the marquee. If you think you have … [Read more...]
Council give green light for 84 homes on land off Flatts Lane
As expected, Gedling Borough Council have given the go-ahead for proposals to build an 84-home estate on land off Flatts Lane in Calverton. The development - on a strip of six-acre land in the village - has been granted outline planning permission by the council. Local residents have long been … [Read more...]
Picnic in the Park in Burton Joyce in July
Burton Joyce Community Brass, in association with Burton Joyce Parish Council, are holding a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 21st July. It takes place in the Grove, Willow Wong, Burton Joyce. Bring a rug or chairs and a picnic and enjoy the afternoon with family and friends, listening to your local … [Read more...]
Formation of New U3A in Calverton
Following the successful recent launch event - at which around 100 people voted to form the Calverton & District U3A - the inaugural meeting will take place at the recently opened Calverton Village Hall on Park Road (NG14 6LE) on Wednesday 24th July at 1:30pm. If you’re retired or semi-retired, … [Read more...]
MP praises area’s volunteers
Local MP Mark Spencer has praised the volunteers across Sherwood constituency to mark Volunteers Week in England. In a post on his Facebook page, the MP said he wanted to use Volunteers Week to praise the people that give up their time to “keep our communities going”. In his post, Mr Spencer gave … [Read more...]
Good start to the season for Calverton CC
By Terry Lee (club secretary) Although, at the time of writing, the weather has not lived up to last year's standard, the junior section of the club continues to flourish, with upwards of 90 boys and girls aged between five and 13 signed up for a summer of cricket. The hard-ballers have made a … [Read more...]
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