Midwives will go on to assist around 150,000 births over the next three months, through the peak of the Covid-19 virus. Olivia Swift, Director of Lotus Maternity has therefore chosen to help in the best way she is able during the pandemic and return to work as a midwife, after being asked by the … [Read more...]
Nottingham resident making Keyworker Face Shields needs your support
Nottingham resident Claire Giles along with a small team of helpers are together volunteering their time to create over 10,000 full face shields for keyworkers in a bid to support the NHS. Our keyworkers are so important to us, especially during a time like this. There is currently a shortage of … [Read more...]
Theatre launches online Family Fest…with a loo-roll themed competition
Nottingham Playhouse to keep its famous festival running for children of the East Midlands Nottingham Playhouse will be taking its famous Family Fest online this Easter half term, to keep children and parents entertained, despite coronavirus closing the theatre doors. Kick-starting the … [Read more...]
Light Hustle Smashes Fundraising Target in Eight Hour Live Streaming Marathon
The Light Hustle music festival set up to raise money for struggling artists smashed its £5,000 fundraising target during an epic eight hour live streaming marathon featuring contributions from more than 20 musicians including Jake Bugg and Sheku Kanneh-Mason. The festival was originally set to … [Read more...]
Runner completed half marathon… in back garden!
Notts local, Darlington Magela has incredibly completed a half marathon using only his driveway and back garden as part of the Brooks #runhappyathome Challenge on Instagram. Darlington, who is part of the Brooks Run Happy Team, ran the 21.11km in just over 4.5 hours, running continuous loops from … [Read more...]
Take five to stop fraud
People across Nottinghamshire are being asked to take five to stop fraud and ensure they do not fall victim to a fraudulent attack by phone, text, email or online. Everyone should always take five minutes to reflect and step back from the situation if a phone call, message or online exchange … [Read more...]
Charity sets up initiative to help dog-owners in need
Underdog International builds a network of dog-carers to support the vulnerable amidst COVID-19. UK-registered charity Underdog International have set up an initiative which redeploys their volunteers and resources to support dog-owners in need due to the impacts of the coronavirus. The … [Read more...]
Beat the Streets raises £75,000 this year for Framework
Nottingham’s annual charity music festival Beat the Streets set up to tackle homelessness within the local community is saving lives and cutting the numbers of rough sleepers says the chief executive of the charity Framework. This year’s multi venue festival headlined by Nottingham’s own Jake … [Read more...]
Nottingham Playhouse launches Curtain Up fundraising appeal
Nottingham Playhouse has launched a brand new fundraising campaign in a bid to open its doors once again. Anyone can donate to the new appeal, which is seeking to raise funds for the overall running of the Playhouse, ensuring it can re-open its doors after coronavirus saw productions halted for … [Read more...]
Funding boost to help key workers with Easter childcare
Nottingham City Council has announced a cash boost of £90,000 to help support critical workers with childcare over the Easter holidays. The authority announced plans two weeks ago to help schools remain open for children whose parents were on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak, … [Read more...]
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