Nottingham City Council is continuing to reach vulnerable people isolating in their homes in the city with vital food supplies – with around 1,250 parcels delivered so far. Over a thousand people have now called the City Council to request help during the coronavirus pandemic. Almost 300 of those … [Read more...]
Nottingham Playhouse reaches out to care homes
East Midlands theatre broadens community work in face of coronavirus A newly-launched scheme called Playhouse Pen Pals will encourage creatives from across the East Midlands to send letters, stories and drawings to the vulnerable and elderly. The idea came as part of the Playhouse’s plans to … [Read more...]
Masks for the Masses
It is in these uncertain times that Footfalls wants to give something back to a city that has given us so much. We are very excited to announce Masks for the Masses, a new initiative to help supply masks to key workers and organisations in Nottingham and the surrounding … [Read more...]
Want to be a ‘Dear Friend’?
For many people isolation is a difficult process, even if we are in the home we love. Imagine being in hospital during this time and not being able to receive visitors. Even if we know the restrictions will help us stay safe, the days must be very long. Why not write a letter to someone … [Read more...]
Portland Staff Supporting the Community As Well As Vulnerable Learners
Staff from Portland College in Nottingham have been busy making full face masks for staff members and have even donated some locally too. Whilst we at Portland are still working hard to protect our most vulnerable learners with key worker parents each day, even throughout the Easter holidays, we … [Read more...]
Waste and Recycling workers delighted by public support as #StreetSmiles spread across the UK
Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, has launched #StreetSmiles to recognise the outstanding contribution of waste and recycling workers carrying out essential services as the pandemic continues. Support from the public has already been overwhelming with people all … [Read more...]
North Notts BID helps Morrisons to distribute donations across Retford and Worksop
NORTH Notts BID has arranged for the delivery of Morrisons food donations across Retford and Worksop emergency food centres where BID members BCVS (Bassetlaw Community Volunteer Service) and Bassetlaw District Council are coordinating distribution to those in … [Read more...]
Cygnet Sherwood House shows how it is overcoming the challenges of Covid-19
09 April, 2020 - Specialist rehabilitation centre Cygnet Sherwood House has been working to help patients overcome the challenges of the coronavirus lockdown and tackle any feelings of isolation and anxiety. Like other hospitals around the country, staff at the specialist high-dependency … [Read more...]
Batman to deliver Easter Eggs to children in Gotham
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...]
Notts homeless charity launches emergency coronavirus appeal after loss of funding
Independent Nottingham charity Emmanuel House is launching an urgent appeal this week after the support centre on Goose Gate, Hockley was forced to temporarily close its doors due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Emmanuel House is appealing for financial donations so that it can continue to … [Read more...]
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