Nottinghamshire, UK: Easter Sunday 12th April 2020 : 09:00 – 12:00 Batman in Gotham Children in the south Nottinghamshire village of Gotham can expect a visit from super-hero Batman this Easter Sunday. The popular comic-book character will stand-in for the Easter Bunny this year and … [Read more...]
Local groups benefit from donations as Cherry Lane closes temporarily
While value garden centre, Cherry Lane, has had to temporarily close all their stores as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, each branch has been donating huge amounts of food, pet food and plants to causes local to every outlet. Group operations director, Karl Ottolangui, said: “It has been … [Read more...]
Funding available for sports clubs, community organisations and charities affected by COVID-19
Funding has been made available for Rushcliffe sports clubs, community organisations and charities who facilitate physical activity, affected by COVID-19. Sport England have announced up to £195m to support the sport and physical activity sector through the pandemic, starting with a £20m … [Read more...]
The Leakey Pens
2020 promises to be a very exciting year for the Leakey Pens, East Leake’s writing group. The creativity in the group is really buzzing and members are preparing new material for the East Leake Cultural Festival in September. Two members have just launched new publications and there are three … [Read more...]
East Leake writer publishes first book
After 20 years of consideration and development, East Leake writer, Chris Garbett, has finally brought together and published his collection of fables called How it Came to Pass. This book of fables is a fascinating series of short stories examining creation and the development of species, … [Read more...]
Harry Carlton Facebook Group whipping up a storm of nostalgia
A Harry Carlton School Veterans Facebook group has provided an unexpected phenomenon as locals and ex pupils of the former school from around the world have flocked to the page in their droves. Just over one month ago, former Harry Carlton Comprehensive school pupil, Mark Lindsay, came up with an … [Read more...]
April update from the Friends of Meadow Park
Meadow Park has seen several instances of flooding over the autumn/winter months. We expect the park to be flooded every now and then as it is on the flood plain. What we do not expect, or like, is the fact that the water flooding into the park is polluted. For several weeks earlier this year … [Read more...]
From grassland to meadow – A nature recovery success story
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Ruth Grice (left) with Jennifer Saunders of British Gypsum at Bunny Old Wood (West) Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and staff from British Gypsum have been collaborating for many years but work over the past 12 months will really support nature’s recovery … [Read more...]
Organisations and individuals support county’s Coronavirus efforts
Nottinghamshire County Council, working alongside the seven district and borough councils, yesterday (Thursday 2nd April) launched Phase Two of the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub. The Hub has been designed to offer advice and support to communities over the … [Read more...]
Rainbows helps NHS during coronavirus crisis
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is to support the NHS during the current coronavirus crisis. The Loughborough-based hospice will now be looking after children and young people from Leicester’s Children’s Hospital to help relieve strains on the NHS by freeing up its … [Read more...]
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