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Electric Vehicle Event at Notcutts Wheatcroft Garden Centre

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Join us at Notcutts Garden Centres Wheatcroft, Nottingham this weekend (10th & 11th September) for our Electric Vehicle Event. See the latest range of electric vehicles from Volkswagen, Kia, Honda, Lexus, Ford, Nissan, MG & Toyota and get useful tips on owning & running an electric … [Read more...]

Bus name honours England’s Euro keeper

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trentbarton has this morning named a bus after England’s triumphant Women’s Euro 2022 goalkeeper Mary Earps. The mainline bus will serve Mary’s childhood hometown of West Bridgford. Following the Lionesses’ 2-1 extra-time triumph over Germany at Wembley, trentbarton wanted to honour the team’s … [Read more...]

To North Africa, up Mount Toubkal and back in 4 days!

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Six Firefighters from across Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service will be climbing Mount Toubkal in September to raise much needed funds for a charity close to their hearts. Located in the Atlas Mountains, Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa; standing at 4,167m tall. The girls … [Read more...]

There’s only one week to go until The Tour of Britain returns to Rushcliffe!

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The fifth stage of The Tour of Britain national cycling race is only one week away and cycling fans, residents and businesses are eager to celebrate the prestigious sporting event as it returns to the Borough on Thursday September 8. All the latest information including an interactive map, where to … [Read more...]

High praise for creative competition winner at Toot Hill

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A student from a secondary school in Bingham has won a competition organised by The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation. Kymahni, a Year 7 pupil at Toot Hill School, which is part of the Nova Education Trust, was picked by Project Manager Charlotte King from The Stephen Lawrence Day … [Read more...]

Mayor’s call to make biodegradable poppies for Remembrance Day

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The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack is calling on knitters and felters across the Borough to make biodegradable red poppies that can decorate wreaths for this year’s Remembrance Day events and reflections. Her Remembrance Day Appeal has now begun ahead of events in and around Armistice … [Read more...]

Reminder to not use disposable BBQs or smoke at Rushcliffe parks and open spaces

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Residents are being reminded to not use disposable BBQs at Rushcliffe parks and open spaces in light of continued dry weather conditions.  Users are also asked to consider not smoking given the increased risk of fire or ensure any cigarettes are fully extinguished before being placed in a litter … [Read more...]

Interested in Grow your Own, Baking or Arranging?

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The West Bridgford and Rushcliffe Horticultural Society is now in its 120th year.   Following a two year break, the annual WBRHS Horticultural Show is back on the Calendar. This year’s show is taking place on Saturday 3 September, 12 noon to 3.45pm.  The location for the show is St Pauls Church … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Country Park welcomes free cycling event on Wednesday August 10

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Residents of all ages are invited to take part in a day free cycling activities at Rushcliffe Country Park. The Summer of Cycling event takes place next Wednesday August 10 from 11am to 2pm and will include learn to ride sessions with British Cycling, bike maintenance and a minor repairs workshop … [Read more...]