As we are all aware, the pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of children and young people.Although the Government has consistently highlighted the importance of ensuring that children’s psychological and social wellbeing is facilitated, it appears as if the need to … [Read more...]
Steps for staying safe at Rushcliffe parks, open spaces and play areas
Residents visiting Rushcliffe Borough Council owned parks, open spaces and play areas are being reminded to follow some simple steps to ensure they enjoy a safe trip with their household.As spring weather arrives, it is anticipated many sites including Rushcliffe Country Park and Bridgford … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe garden waste service now open for new and existing customers
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s garden waste service is now open for new and existing customers with the price held from 2020 that gives gardeners regular green bin collections for less than 77p a week.All can apply or re-subscribe now at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/rushcliffegw or by calling 0115 … [Read more...]
Appeal following three tonne fly-tip at rural walking spot
Rushcliffe Borough Council is appealing for information from members of the public after fly-tipping was found blighting a rural walking spot.Three tonnes of bricks, rubble and other waste was found by the authority on February 14 at a car park adjacent to the Grantham Canal near Cropwell … [Read more...]
Tollerton pupils enjoy National Story Telling week with the Playhouse
As part of their celebration of National Storytelling Week, children at Tollerton Primary School enjoyed some literary treats thanks to a collaborative project with Nottingham Playhouse.On Tuesday 2nd February, children across all year groups, whether they were attending school or learning … [Read more...]
Lockdown inspires photographer and Grandma to team up to launch new business
“A passion project born out of lockdown and now I'm in business with my 80-year-old Granny Rae!”Anna Rose Heaton from Ruddington and her Granny Rae from Willoughby-on-the-Wolds have teamed up during lockdown to launch a special independent pre-loved and upcycled Bridal-wear … [Read more...]
Residents asked to plan for future of Nottinghamshire Village
Residents in Tollerton are being urged to have their say on the next stage in the development of a neighbourhood plan.The Neighbourhood Plan is being developed by a community group and the local parish council and is intended to give people a say in planning issues such as the provision of … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Country Park receives a helping hand from the Co-op
It is all happening for Cotgrave Country Park in 2021! There will be some new extra special community events.We are delighted that the Friends of Cotgrave Country Park have been chosen to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund for the next 12 months. When Coop members shop at the Cotgrave … [Read more...]
The Grantham Canal could be in trouble
During the last year, many people than have come to walk beside the lovely Grantham Canal, enjoying nature and the wildlife along its course. It has, over 2020 become extremely popular.But all is not well for the canal and its wildlife, there is concern that the canal is changing from the lovely … [Read more...]
Mysterious Nottingham: Nan Scott’s Chamber
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has recently released her book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting various mysterious or haunted locations. Here she tells us about, "Nan Scott's Chamber":Due … [Read more...]