Clifton charity Good Companions, are celebrating this year’s festive season with two parties and a raffle for their service users following last year’s social distanced Christmas.We are a small, Clifton-based charity which supports isolated, vulnerable and lonely older people in the Clifton, … [Read more...]
How you can download a free copy of Clifton author’s new book
The Hangman’s Turn is a historical fiction book by local author and Clifton Craft Market organiser, Alice Burton.Alice is giving our readers the chance to download a copy of her book for free by simply following this link: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/ro8codd8ghAlice said, “Before I established … [Read more...]
Clifton school steps into the Strictly spirit with dance classes hosted by Robin Windsor
Following the launch of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on the 18th of September, Whitegate Primary School welcomed ex Strictly star Robin Windsor to host a day of dancing across all year groups.The school hall on Monday the 20th of September transformed into a ballroom, with staff and … [Read more...]
Jumping to exciting new heights for Clifton resident Wendy
Local resident Wendy Sheldon recently took part in a skydive to help raise money for the Sheriff of Nottingham’s nominated charity.Wendy, who works at NG11 Cars in Clifton, took the heroic jump on the 22nd September.Wendy said, “It all started when myself and the sheriff of Nottingham Malita … [Read more...]
Winners of the Clifton & Wilford Summer Art Competition announced
Lilian Greenwood MP was at Clifton Library on Saturday 11th September to present prizes to 3 excited winners of the Clifton and Wilford Summer Art Competition.The organisers wanted to provide some entertainment for children over the summer holidays and children aged between 4 & 11 were … [Read more...]
A tribute to Tabs the Bus Stop Cat
If you live around the area of Nobel Road in Clifton, you’ve probably come across Tabs, a friendly cat who said hello to everyone and hangs around at the Todd Close Bus Stop.Sadly, Tabs passed away after being hit by a car on 21st August, so his owner Lisa Baguley and her family wanted to share … [Read more...]
Epic cycle ride in aid of Nottingham therapeutic horticulture scheme
A Nottingham woman is currently cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise £10,000 in support of a city therapeutic horticulture scheme.Growing Forward CIC is a social and therapeutic horticulture project based in community gardens in Bobbers Mill and Clifton.Working closely with local … [Read more...]
In person events begin again for Clifton Doves WI
After many months of waiting and “can we/can’t we,” the lifting of Covid restrictions meant Clifton Doves WI could finally meet again, in person.We tested the water by meeting outdoors in July for a golfing social at the crazy golf at Riverside Golf Centre, followed by coffee and cake outside … [Read more...]
A Clifton group’s fight against sand and gravel quarry plans
A group of Clifton Residents are fighting a proposal for a sand and gravel quarry to be developed on the edge of Clifton. Many locals are concerned about the environmental impact and loss of green land amongst other issues. Here, the S.A.V.E group (Save The Ancient Valley Environment) explain … [Read more...]
Good Companions: Looking to our changing needs
After a 16-month closure of our Clifton friendship groups and Home Visiting Scheme, Good Companions are pleased to report that three of our friendship groups have now re-opened and volunteers are able to visit service users again in their own homes, as part of our Home Visiting Scheme.Good … [Read more...]