It’s been a place of worship for a King before going into battle, a popular haunt for visitors to its pubs in Victorian times and a love nest for Edward VIII and his mistress. Now the colourful history of Radcliffe-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire is being brought back to life once again. A series … [Read more...]
Garage Sale Safari: Saturday 8th June
By now, you’ve probably heard of Marie Kondo and her series on how to de-clutter your home. Reducing the amount of things you have, so that you only retain those that spark joy sounds like a great idea, though it’s not a new idea in Keyworth, where they’ve been helping locals to de-clutter for … [Read more...]
Bingham students have Action Day all wrapped up
Dedicated teenagers from Toot Hill School in Bingham collected second-hand coats and food supplies to give to their local drop-in centre as their contribution to a nationwide day of community volunteering. Action Day, which took place in April, is an annual event that showcases the lasting impact … [Read more...]
RNLI East Bridgford collection raises over £900
Over the weekend Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March, the West Bridgford branch of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) had a team of collectors in the Blue Diamond Garden Centre at East Bridgford. This was their first collection of the year so, like the plants on display, the … [Read more...]
Aspiring martial artists in Cotgrave secure funding
Two aspiring martial artists in Cotgrave have secured a sponsorship from Barratt Homes North Midlands ahead of a karate championship later in the year. Marcus (15) and Daniel (11) Chewings received a backing of £250 to go towards their travelling, equipment and training ahead of the SKIF World … [Read more...]
Two Rushcliffe-based London Marathon Runners raise over £4,500 for the British Heart Foundation
Two women from Rushcliffe have joined forces and raised over £4,500 for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as they prepare to run the Virgin London Marathon on 28th April 2019. Frances Elliott and Vivienne Ives both received places in this year’s London Marathon. Aware that places are rare, they … [Read more...]
Egg-cellent Easter competitions at Bingham opticians
A Bingham opticians is calling on the creative skills of local children as they run a ‘draw the best Easter egg’ competition. Specsavers on Eaton Place is hosting the competition in the run up to Easter Sunday (21 April). Entries are open to all children from Bingham and are being accepted in … [Read more...]
Radcliffe and Bussy-Saint-Georges celebrate 20 years of twinning
Radcliffe-on-Trent Twinning Association commemorated 20 years of friendship with a visit to Bussy-Saint-Georges in March. Eighteen members of the association were welcomed by their French hosts and treated to an excursion to Meaux, followed by an anniversary reception. The parish council was … [Read more...]
Plumtree Cricket Club recruiting women players for 2019 season
By Kelly Sladen Plumtree Cricket Club are a well-established and the longest-running women’s team in Nottinghamshire and we are recruiting new players for the 2019 season. We have members of all levels and ages from beginners to county standard and everyone in between. We are a vibrant and … [Read more...]
Plumtree School’s scholarship success
No wonder the year six pupils at Plumtree School are smiling so broadly, after achieving such success in their recent entrance examinations for local independent secondary schools. Not only did every pupil at Plumtree’s small, independent village school secure a place at their first choice of … [Read more...]
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