Clifton Archives

Jumping to exciting new heights for Clifton resident Wendy

15/10/2021 by Digital Media

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

04/10/2021 by Digital Media

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

30/09/2021 by Digital Media

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

16/09/2021 by Digital Media

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

03/09/2021 by Digital Media

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

17/08/2021 by Digital Media

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

30/07/2021 by Digital Media

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...]

Over 2000 people have been helped by the NG11 Foodbank

15/07/2021 by Digital Media

Since July 2020, the food bank covering the NG11 postcode area has provided food parcels, information, signposting, and encouragement to over 2000 local residents. This number includes 1,051 children under 16 years old. Although commonly referred to as the Clifton Foodbank because the work runs … [Read more...]

Clifton Councillors share the importance of biodiversity

13/07/2021 by Digital Media

Over the last month Clifton East Councillors have been giving away some wonderful items to protect bees, insects, birds and hedgehogs. Below Clifton East Councillor Maria Watson talks about the initiative: We believe we must do all we can to ensure the survival of these little creatures. So far, … [Read more...]

Winners announced for the #LoveClifton Award

18/06/2021 by Digital Media

Two winners of the #LoveClifton Award have been announced by local Councillors after receiving many lovely nominations. Councillor Maria Watson said, “In May, Clifton East Cllrs Kevin Clarke, myself (Cllr Maria Watson) and Cllr Kirsty Jones created a #LoveClifton award to say thank you to local … [Read more...]