On Sunday 10th December, publisher Mark from the Local News travelled to the Theatre Royal Nottingham with his family to watch this years’ pantomime, Dick Whittington. We’ve made going to a local Pantomime a family tradition of our household and after a fantastic performance last year, we were … [Read more...]
Nottingham Memory Walk raises over £93,000 for Alzheimer’s Society
A wave of Alzheimer’s Society fundraisers turned Wollaton Park, Nottingham blue on Saturday 7 October 2023 at the charity’s Memory Walk, to help end the devastation caused by dementia. TV star and BAFTA award-winning actor Vicky McClure MBE was joined by actor and comedian Paddy McGuinness and … [Read more...]
Bakery to sell its biscuits in 200 Degrees coffee shops
Half the Story, a Nottingham-based bakery and social enterprise which employs people who have experienced homelessness, has announced that 200 Degrees coffee shops in the city will be its first retail partner. The organisation, which makes shortbread biscuits from its bakery on Castle Boulevard, … [Read more...]
New era begins for Stanhope Primary School in Gedling as they join the Flying High Partnership
“I know, that by becoming part of the Flying High Partnership, the door will open to a wider range of experiences for everyone involved in life at Stanhope Primary School.” Amanda Richards, Head Teacher. Stanhope Primary School in Gedling welcomed a host of visitors into school to celebrate … [Read more...]
Meden School supporting emotional and mental health with Forest Schools project
Meden School in Market Warsop is now offering learning in a natural setting to support the emotional and mental health of its pupils. Called Forest Schools, it's a child-centred inspirational learning process that develops confidence and self-esteem through learner-inspired, hands-on experiences … [Read more...]
Mickey and co put children’s charity in the frame
VISITORS to a Nottingham opticians were greeted by a range of children’s characters on Saturday (21 October) to raise awareness for a local children’s charity appeal. Tigger, Goofy, Belle and Rapunzel alongside Mickey, Minnie and Anna were all on hand to assist customers at Specsavers on Wheeler … [Read more...]
Has your child recently started in year 6? It’s time to apply!
Parents of children who have started in year 6 this September are being reminded to submit their secondary school applications before the application deadline on Tuesday 31 October 2023, to give them the best chance of being offered a preferred school. Nottinghamshire County Council is strongly … [Read more...]
Transport charity’s day trips proving a hit with community groups
Bargain days out to coastal resorts, market towns, stately homes and other attractions are proving a big hit with community groups taking advantage of discounted travel offered by a Nottingham transport charity. The day trips organised by CT4N Charitable Trust cater for a wide range of local … [Read more...]
The Meden School continues to be ‘Good’
The Meden School in Warsop in Mansfield, which is part of Nova Education Trust, are delighted that they have once again been rated as a ‘Good’ school in their latest inspection by Ofsted which took place at the end of June. Ofsted recognised that staff at Meden School want the very best for their … [Read more...]
John Holmes retiring from BBC broadcasting after 53 years!
After 53 years and 25 weeks John Holmes has finally left the BBC building and finally closed the studio door on his BBC career. It began as a studio manager in that iconic building, Broadcasting House in London, working behind the scenes for Radio 1 and 2. He suddenly found himself working … [Read more...]
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