Children who have been studying lesson plans, created by a Nottingham teacher to help pupils learn about the coming of the tram, will enjoy a reward for their efforts when a tram comes to visit their school in The Meadows at the official launch of the lesson plans tomorrow (Thursday). Pupils from … [Read more...]
NOTTINGHAM MAN PLANS UNIQUE WORLDWIDE PHOTOGRAPHY EVENT
A new photography experiment is approaching and it’s like no other photography event you’ve heard of. Picretiv is happening on 1st August 2015 at exactly 3:21pm (BST). The event is happening worldwide, wherever you happen to be, and isn’t just for expert photographers but is for anyone with a … [Read more...]
LOCAL CHILDREN INSPIRED BY SCHOOL GAMES
Over 1,700 children from over 85 schools across the city and county competed for the title of county champion across 22 different sports competitions. The day began with an opening ceremony led by young volunteers from Nottinghamshire’s Leadership Academy, which is an award-winning volunteer … [Read more...]
COUNTDOWN TO RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL
The Riverside Festival will return to the Victoria Embankment from Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August - and thanks to sponsorship from the BMI The Park Hospital, it will be better than ever. Riverside is a free, fantastic day out for the whole family, with a huge variety of fun things to … [Read more...]
MAN TO CUT OFF DREADLOCKS FOR CHARITY
A man from St Ann's will be cutting off his staple dreadlocks in a bid to raise money for a brand new Nottingham-based charity called The Harley Jae Trust. Paul Mckenzie (35), will be cutting off the dreadlocks that he has sported for over 13 years at a family fun day being held at The Queen … [Read more...]
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DEAF SOCIETY CHOSEN AS LORD MAYOR’S CHARITY
People from the Nottinghamshire Deaf Society (NDS) will be performing in a ‘signing’ choir to sing and sign as part of the Lord Mayor’s Parade this weekend (4th July). The signers will be part of the celebrations taking place for councillor Jackie Morris during the parade as she takes up the … [Read more...]
MIDLAND MAINLINE DELAY DISAPPOINTS COUNCIL
Nottingham City Council is calling on the government not to delay the decision on the electrification of the Midland Mainline. Speaking at the end of a two-hour train journey from the UK’s capital to Nottingham Station, councillor Nick McDonald said: “It is disappointing that the government has … [Read more...]
LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS PREPARE FOR DESIGN SHOW IN LONDON
By Thomas Hewitt Twenty-three BA Digital Media Design Students from New College Nottingham have recently been preparing themselves for their final end of year show at the renowned New Designers event in London. The event, which takes place on Wednesday 1st of July at the Royal Agricultural … [Read more...]
PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST SOPHIE WELLS JOINS CELEBRATIONS FOR NATIONAL PARALYMPIC DAY IN NOTTINGHAM
Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Wells has called on local residents to show their support for the Paralympics by joining celebrations for National Paralympic Day at Smithy Row in Nottingham on Saturday July 25. Nottingham is one of three cities across the country which will be hosting the event, … [Read more...]
GREENER TRANSPORT EVENT TODAY
A special event is taking place at the Ng2 Business Park today (Thursday) from 11am to 2pm. The aim is to encourage people to leave their car at home and travel to work by public transport, bike or on foot. Nottingham City Council offers travel plans for businesses and their employees at Ng2 … [Read more...]