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Bingham Twinning Association return from visit to Wallenfels

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Fifty members, including a number of families, from Bingham Twinning Association have just returned from a successful and enjoyable visit to our twin town Wallenfels in Bavaria.  We were very warmly welcomed and entertained. We were invited to take part in their Church Festival (Kirchweih) service … [Read more...]

Homebuilder helps lay foundations for construction enthusiasts

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Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes recently sponsored a Bingham school’s ‘Construction Corner’ to encourage Early Years pupils to be more imaginative in their learning. The £900 sponsorship from the two leading housebuilders helped to supply Robert Miles Infant School’s Foundation pupils with a … [Read more...]

Local Coach and Referee Wins National Safeguarding Award

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A local Nottingham Coach and Referee from Tollerton has been awarded a National Safeguarding Award 2022 in a prestigious Online Ceremony. Mark Jones, 60, previously coached at Nottingham Rockets Volleyball Club and currently referees volleyball matches all over the country.  He has volunteered as … [Read more...]

TWAM at St Mary’s East Leake

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TWAM (Tools with a Mission) is a UK charity based in Ipswich with centres across the country.  They have a mission to empower people in Africa, living in extreme poverty, to create their own livelihoods. They do this by sending trade kits full of tools that are used in skills training centres, … [Read more...]

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...]