Elite athletes across Rushcliffe are being invited to apply for grant funding to support their efforts in their chosen sport. The Rushcliffe Elite Sports Grant is available with grants of up to £400 that aim to reduce some of the financial burden of competing at an advanced level that can often … [Read more...]
Ruddington attracts shoppers from across the east Midlands
The popular village of Ruddington is enjoying something of a retail revival, despite the pandemic. Several new shops have opened on the High Street, including butchers Elms Farm and creative gifts company Debbie Bryan. ‘Shop Local’ is a growing trend driven by people rediscovering the independent … [Read more...]
Mayor of Rushcliffe presents award for work of Community Garden by Plastic Free Cotgrave
On Saturday 12th December 2020, Cllr. Susan Mallender, Mayor of Rushcliffe visited Cotgrave to recognise the work of the Community Garden as the first Plastic Free Allies of Plastic Free Cotgrave. A small group of gardeners and volunteers from Plastic Free Cotgrave met in the garden for a brief … [Read more...]
Isabel awarded new boat to take sailing to next level!
A junior member of Notts County Sailing Club is celebrating after being awarded a new boat through a national scheme helping young talent to progress in the sport. Isabel Ritchie, aged 11, of Barnstone, is among 10 promising young sailors from across the UK awarded exclusive use of their own boat … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Rotary Club helps Cotgrave foodbank with ‘Elfy’ meals
Rushcliffe Rotary Club has stepped up to the plate to help the award-winning Cotgrave Community Kitchen ensure that no-one in the community goes hungry this winter. Through Rotary4foodbanks, the Rushcliffe club has made donations totalling £1500 in recent months, providing vital food supplies for … [Read more...]
Chocolate eclairs all round as Madge celebrates her 100th Birthday
A Nottinghamshire resident has celebrated her 100th birthday (on Friday 4 December 2020) with staff and friends at Church Farm at Field House in Radcliffe-on-Trent. The Field House team held a party for Madge Parker, complete with a special cake topped with her favourite sweet treat of … [Read more...]
School pupils dance in the snow for kids across the globe
Rushcliffe pupils raise money for charity and enjoy some well-deserved Christmas celebrations. Christmas celebrations have been very different in schools this year due to COVID restrictions but that didn't stop the children of Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham from finishing the end of term … [Read more...]
Volunteers plant 750 trees at Home Skylarks Nature Reserve
Volunteers battle elements to plant 750 trees at local nature reserve which has seen unprecedented visitor numbers during the pandemic Volunteers at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Skylarks Nature Reserve at Holme Pierrepont have planted 750 Trees to improve hedgerows and other habitats thanks … [Read more...]
Simple steps to stay safe at Rushcliffe parks, open spaces and play areas this Christmas
Residents and visitors to Rushcliffe Borough Council owned parks and play areas are being reminded to follow simple steps to have fun safely this festive season. It is anticipated many sites including Rushcliffe Country Park and Bridgford Park will be among those to remain very popular across … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Candleby Lane school children explore science inspired by traditional events and festivals
Children at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School have been exploring science inspired by traditional festivals and events like Diwali and Bonfire Night. Charlie Reeves is a Year 1 teacher at the school and explained the exciting day when children became practical scientists. “We used festivals and … [Read more...]
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