Pupils at a primary school in Bingham have ‘bear-nefitted’ from a generous donation from David Wilson Homes, enabling them to tuck into a teddy bears’ picnic and enjoy their first days at school in style. Bingham Primary School, located on Burrows Drive near the homebuilder’s Romans’ Quarter … [Read more...]
Local man competes in Para Badminton World Championships
A member of the team at Specsavers’ support office in Nottingham has recently competed for England in the Para Badminton World Championships in Tokyo. Owen Kilburn, 31 took part in three contests in the Wheelchair 1 category during the Japan games, which ran from 1st to 6th November. The finance … [Read more...]
Robert Miles Junior School benefits from Veolia Orchard Campaign
This summer Veolia, in partnership with the community action charity Groundwork, launched a new campaign to help schools blossom with biodiversity and join a national network of orchards. Since the call went out across the country to sign up, Veolia has donated 500 trees to over 100 primary, … [Read more...]
Bunny Improvement Group win commemorative bench
Local community group Bunny Improvement Group, has won a special commemorative seating bench from value garden centre Cherry Lane Bradmore. The competition ran as part of Cherry Lane’s 21st anniversary celebrations earlier this year, and invited customers to nominate a worthy cause in their … [Read more...]
Celebrating the return of the Stilton Stumble!
It may have been a couple of years since our last Stilton Stumble but enthusiasm for our event was just as great as ever. Over 250 runners turned out on a Sunday morning to take on the 10k route through the beautiful countryside around Cropwell Bishop and Colston Bassett. For those who remember … [Read more...]
Inaugural Rudd Awards Honour Best of Ruddington
The first-ever Rudd Award winners were announced at a special ceremony this month, with 19 Ruddington favourites celebrated for their contribution to the local community. The inaugural Rudd Awards, organised by Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP), took place at a special awards evening … [Read more...]
Mayor thanks crafters for sustainable poppies
The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack has thanked knitters and felters across the Borough for making hundreds of sustainable red poppies that now decorate wreaths that will be laid at Remembrance Day events and reflections. Her Remembrance Day Appeal saw a wonderful response from crafters … [Read more...]
Bingham school smashes last year’s donations for local foodbank
With the cost-of-living crisis in the UK affecting one in 10 families, Toot Hill School in Bingham – which is part of the Nova Education Trust – has been involved in a special reverse Christmas advent calendar for a second year in succession. The concept sees those taking part giving instead of … [Read more...]
Toot Hill School compete at National Swimming Competition
On Saturday 19th November, nine boys from Toot Hill School, travelled to the London Aquatic centre (home to the 2012 Olympics) to take part in the English Schools National finals. Only 30 schools from the whole country qualify for each event and Toot Hill had boys qualify for both the freestyle … [Read more...]
New goals for Ruddington Colts F.C thanks to local funding
Local football club Ruddington Colts are celebrating thanks to the Co-op's local community fund and Ruddington Parish Council. Ruddington Colts F.C are based in Ruddington, and have over 20 teams ranging from U7’s to a men’s senior side. They also run a soccer school for younger children on … [Read more...]
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