Beginners, women and girls joined together at Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park to have a go at the sport as part of official opening celebrations on Saturday August 14.The sessions were provided by Skate Nottingham and included women, girls, non-binary and LGBTQ+, with instructors on … [Read more...]
Ruddington allotment project receives vital Reach Rushcliffe funding
A group that manages a Ruddington allotment has received vital funding from Reach Rushcliffe to help redevelop their gardening space to aid local residents’ health and mental wellbeing.The Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Group run a plot at the Ruddington Paradise Gardens Allotments that has … [Read more...]
Local News review: The perfect roast for a lazy Sunday!
Our Local News editor, Dani, was delighted to receive a roast dinner from Roasts2Go on a lazy Sunday at home at the end of August.Roasts2Go, based in Cotgrave, is a new concept which was launched during the first lockdown in March 2020. The aim was to deliver delicious food to those vulnerable … [Read more...]
Free Punch and Judy, sandcarving and pop-up picnic set for Bank Holiday in West Bridgford
Rushcliffe residents remaining in the Borough for the Bank Holiday weekend can enjoy free sights and sounds of the seaside in West Bridgford, with Punch and Judy shows, caricaturists, sandsculpting workshop, circus skills and chance to enjoy a pop-up picnic site.Courtesy of the European Regional … [Read more...]
A Clifton group’s fight against sand and gravel quarry plans
A group of Clifton Residents are fighting a proposal for a sand and gravel quarry to be developed on the edge of Clifton. Many locals are concerned about the environmental impact and loss of green land amongst other issues. Here, the S.A.V.E group (Save The Ancient Valley Environment) explain … [Read more...]
Mother and young daughters cycle challenge for Cancer Research
“Cancer taught me that life can change in an instant but cycling helped me move forward.”Mother-of-two is joined by daughters for Cancer Research UK’s Cycle 300 challenge.A mother-of-two from Bingham, Notts, who was left physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted after facing breast … [Read more...]
Notts graduates get green fingered at Rainbows
A team of colleagues from Nottinghamshire based HR firm, MHR, have been getting green fingered in the Eco Garden at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.The firm, based in Ruddington, Nottingham, has supported Rainbows for the past three years and wanted to get involved in as many … [Read more...]
12-year-old kart ace and ‘top novice’ gets first taste of car racing
A 12-year-old aspiring racing driver from Nottingham has had his first taste of life behind the wheel of a car thanks to a new motorsport initiative.Jacob Jukes, who is currently in year 7 at Toothill School in Bingham, is a driver for Team X-Kart, which was formed last year and has been … [Read more...]
Radcliffe man to release film documenting his most excellent adventure!
40-something-year-old Rich Fisher from Radcliffe-on-Trent is to release a film documenting his 2008 road trip adventure.‘Rich and Ed’s Excellent Adventure’ takes place in 2008 when two local friends decided to take part in the Mongol Rally. The pair filmed the entire journey.The Mongol Rally … [Read more...]
9-year-old girl chops 12-inches of her hair for charity
A inspirational young girl from Bingham has braved the chop to raise money for charity.9-year-old Amelie had idea in mind to donate her hair to charity. So, during lockdown she used the time to grow her hair out so it could be as long as possible to benefit a charity.In July, her long blonde … [Read more...]