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Free minor bike repair workshop at Rushcliffe Arena on November 20

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Cyclists can get minor repairs on their bikes fixed for free courtesy of Dr Bike as part of a dedicated event at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford on Saturday November 20. Those wanting to receive the support can simply drop-in outside the leisure centre on Rugby Road NG2 7YG from 9am to 3pm to … [Read more...]

Pierrepont Gamston Primary supports Rosie May Foundation

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Pierrepont Gamston Primary School held their Harvest Festival Worship on Monday 4th October.  However, rather than collecting produce, they decided to raise money for a local charity. The children in school met with representatives from the Rosie May Foundation and were each given a tube of … [Read more...]

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School seek help to restart their school farm

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Cotgrave Candleby Lane school is planning to reinstate its school farm and says it intends to make it a resource centre for pupils and the local community. Caroline Armstrong is Head Teacher at the school and said, “Working with and learning about animals and their care is such a valuable … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Country Park receives 15th consecutive Green Flag Award!

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Rushcliffe Country Park has received its 15th consecutive Green Flag Award, acknowledging the green space as one of the very best parks in the UK.   The outdoor area has been named again named among 2,127 UK parks and green spaces that have received the award as the scheme celebrates 25 years as … [Read more...]

Free tree scheme returns for Rushcliffe residents

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Rushcliffe residents can make their properties even greener by applying for free trees for a fourth year running.   Over 8,000 trees have been distributed since the start of the campaign in 2018 and now 800 wild cherry and dogwood trees are available without charge. It’s part of Rushcliffe … [Read more...]

Home-made Scarecrows displayed across Bingham in town festival

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From the 24th – 27th September, Bingham saw a Scarecrow Festival celebrated across the town. The event also included a Safari sale, an increasingly popular event which involves residents and/or local businesses selling items from the comfort of their driveways or front gardens. Bingham resident … [Read more...]

Ruddington Village leading the way in reducing single use plastics to help fight climate change

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Ruddington has launched its very own Plastic Free Communities initiative with marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage, joining forces with a network of communities across the UK to tackle throw away problem plastic. You can join the cause and clean up your local community at their … [Read more...]

Ruddington to be part of Totally Locally Fiver Fest

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Ruddington is taking park in the Totally Locally National Fiver Festival from 9 – 23rd October. Ruddington’s Independent Shops and Businesses are joining in with the totally Locally National Fiver Fest  - an innovative celebration of our independent high streets. To show the importance of … [Read more...]

Skaters embrace official celebrations at Country Park’s new skate park!

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Beginners, women and girls joined together at Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park to have a go at the sport as part of official opening celebrations on Saturday August 14. The sessions were provided by Skate Nottingham and included women, girls, non-binary and LGBTQ+, with instructors on … [Read more...]