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Successful ‘Dear Friend’ project tackles loneliness in hospital

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare has been overwhelmed by the response to the Dear Friend project launched in conjunction with Age UK Notts. The Dear Friend scheme called for cards and letters to be sent to patients in hospital, who because of Covid-19 and social distancing and or shielding restrictions, … [Read more...]

Youth art charity scoops £1,000 for mental health course

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An art charity for youngsters has secured a £1,000 donation from housebuilder Persimmon Homes, for its mental health wellbeing course.   City Arts Nottingham, will use the funds to deliver a series of ‘Express Yourself’ art courses, designed to support young people with mental health … [Read more...]

Interactive digital park festival premieres in Nottinghamshire to support vulnerable arts organisations and connect through culture

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This June, some of Nottinghamshire’s finest cultural organisations have a treat in store for the whole family as they premiere a new virtual festival on an interactive digital park.   ‘UPLOAD Virtual Festival’ is a benefit festival supported by Inspire - Culture, Learning and … [Read more...]

Nottinghamshire says “Thank you” to its Coronavirus community volunteers

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In recognition of National Volunteers Week (1 June - 7 June 2020), Nottinghamshire County Council is acknowledging all the valuable work done by the county’s volunteers in coming to the aid of residents at risk and in need of support during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.  Since putting … [Read more...]

intu Victoria Centre outlines how it will keep people safe when non-essential retail reopens

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intu Victoria Centre has outlined how it will safely support the gradual reopening of non-essential retail stores at the centre in line with Government guidelines. The plan drawn up to keep everyone who visits or works there safe includes new social distancing and hygiene procedures and more … [Read more...]

The Island Quarter launches online survey to investigate Nottingham rental trends

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NOTTINGHAM’s largest development The Island Quarter has launched an online survey to collate market data and better understand rental preferences and long-term rental trends in the city centre. Conygar, the developer behind the scheme, has partnered with Global Apartment … [Read more...]

Nottingham Teacher Sets Up Virtual Classroom for Students Aged 2-60

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As Schools and Nurseries in Nottingham begin their phased return to re-opening on 1 June, it is highly unlikely crucial extracurricular learning, will be restored at this moment in time. Extracurricular programmes form an important part of school life increasing opportunities for learning and … [Read more...]

Limited edition hospice t-shirts proving popular with celebrities

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Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has teamed up with Popgear to launch a limited edition t-shirt, with proceeds from sales supporting the work the charity do with children and young people living with life-limiting conditions in Nottingham. Already proving popular with celebrities, … [Read more...]