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Holy Trinity Church launches appeal for new heating system

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Holy Trinity Church is appealing to the local community for help raising more than £60,000 to install a new environmentally friendly heating system, solar panels and loft insulation. The church’s heating broke down in January, and after exploring the best long-term solution, the church is now … [Read more...]

New Pizza Oven for Summerwood Community Gardens

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A much-loved feature at Summerwood Lane Community Gardens is back in action after volunteers completed the construction of a brand-new clay pizza oven. Located within the Summerwood Lane Allotments, the not-for-profit Summerwood Lane Community Gardens were established in 2012 to provide Clifton … [Read more...]

Rising star secures Nottingham Forest academy place

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Staff and pupils at The Glapton Academy in Clifton are celebrating after eight-year-old Sonny achieved a major milestone by signing a contract with Nottingham Forest Football Club. Sonny, a Year 3 pupil who plays in midfield, has secured an academy contract with the club. He will now train twice … [Read more...]

Clifton Bowls Club Thanks Generous Local Support

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Clifton Bowls Club is delighted to share some fantastic news as they open their green for the 2026 season. The club has received a very generous donation from Robert Nightingale of RM Plastering Services, which will directly benefit both their members and the wider community. Thanks to this kind … [Read more...]

New group offers free support for people with incurable illnesses

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Nottinghamshire Hospice is launching a new wellbeing group in Clifton, offering free local support for people with incurable illnesses and their carers. Starting on Tuesday 12 May 2026, the Clifton Wellbeing Group will take place every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm at Clifton Cornerstone. Designed to … [Read more...]

NCT Celebrates Century of Service for South Notts

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A commemorative bus painted in a heritage South Notts livery has been unveiled by Nottingham City Transport (NCT) to celebrate a century of service. Founded in 1926 by Christopher Thomas Dabell, known as CT, the first journey operated between Gotham and Nottingham at 08:20 on 13th March that … [Read more...]

Footprints opens its new coffee bar to the public

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Following a year of fundraising and support from local businesses and volunteers, Nottingham charity Footprints Conductive Education Centre, has opened the doors of its new coffee bar ‘Pulp & Prints’ to the public, and has completed works to refurbish the community hall within its Clifton … [Read more...]

Charity receives donation to help with new sensory garden 

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A charity that supports children living with mobility and communication difficulties is set to receive a £5,000 donation, thanks to colleagues at law firm Irwin Mitchell and the Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation (IMCF).  Footprints Conductive Education Centre is a Nottingham based charity, which … [Read more...]