On June 10th the British Isle was treated to an annular partial eclipse which took place between 10am and 12:30pm, and an astronomer has captured the scene from Nottinghamshire. Astronomer Michael Knowles from Mansfield photographed and documented the experience this morning, managing to still … [Read more...]
Sherwood Goes ‘Wild in the Greenwood’ to celebrate Robin Hood this summer
The organisers of the Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest are working with regular festival performers and traders to deliver a series of smaller events as part of their ‘Wild in the Greenwood’ programme across the summer holidays. Following discussions with Nottinghamshire County Council, the … [Read more...]
Encouraging kids to be “wild” at Nottingham’s island quarter
Children from Sneinton C of E Primary School have been sprinkling wildflower seeds at The Island Quarter development to usher in Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s annual “30 Days Wild” campaign. Green space is at the heart of The Island Quarter development - with a ‘green river’ concept to create … [Read more...]
Review: Notts Maze Outdoor Cinema!
Editor of the Local News, Dani was invited to a special outdoor cinema viewing at Notts Maze in Arnold. Here’s what she said about the experience: As a massive movie fan, I was delighted to be invited to watch The Greatest Showman at the Notts Maze outdoor cinema on Friday 28th May. I wasn’t sure … [Read more...]
Month-long campaign to raise awareness of young adult loneliness in Nottingham
The Nottingham Building Society is teaming up with Nottingham charity The Wolfpack Project for a month-long focus on a growing problem – loneliness in young adults. It is an issue that has worsened over the last year or so due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so when The Nottingham decided to … [Read more...]
Notts charity launches programme to help young and unemployed residents secure work
Nottingham-based community organisation Switch Up has launched a free employability program that will empower 14- to 24-year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds in the city to achieve their career aspirations. From 1st June 2021, the employability program will provide young people - who live in … [Read more...]
108-Mile ‘Walk for Walesby’ Raises an incredible £16,200
A staggering £16,200 has been raised to date for Walesby Forest – an internationally acclaimed outdoor activity centre located in the heart of Sherwood Forest – which will enable the independent charity to continue running following a very challenging year. 78-year-old David Huxley, president of … [Read more...]
A win for our local Nottingham NHS
Two Nottingham institutions have come together to support our city’s mental health for the very first time. A new local fundraising partnership has been announced, between Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Nottingham Hospitals Charity. Bringing the football community and the city’s NHS … [Read more...]
“Hang-out with a Real T. rex” – Exhibition at Nottingham is on the look-out for 100 volunteers
One hundred people who are interested in getting up close and personal with a gigantic 67 million-year-old beast are being sought this summer. After the roaring success of hosting the Dinosaurs of China exhibition, Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum is showcasing a world exclusive exhibition, … [Read more...]
Primary Schools across the country are invited to join a virtual ‘Celebration of Education’ week 14-18th June
Event provides workshops with world class authors and educational professionals for children, parents and staff A week-long virtual event has been organised by a Nottinghamshire primary multi-academy trust, inviting schools to join in a celebration of the work of those within the education sector … [Read more...]
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