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A new skatepark at Rushcliffe Country Park to be designed with local young people, meeting the needs of future Olympic skateboarders and BMXers

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Rushcliffe Borough Council have advertised the contract to replace the wooden skatepark at Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington, with a bespoke concrete facility to be designed in close collaboration with local young people. The skatepark will be completed in April 2021 and will join other new … [Read more...]

Shop front funding freshens look of Copper in West Bridgford

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Copper café in West Bridgford has welcomed a new look to its premises thanks to Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Shop Front Improvement Grant. The Great Northern Group outlet on Central Avenue in the town has freshened its appearance with a new fascia incorporating its classic brand after … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Borough Council dismiss reports on consultation to end its role in local government

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Rushcliffe Borough Council has dismissed media reports it is set to consult its residents on ending its role providing high quality services in light of possible local government reorganisation.  The authority’s Cabinet is reassuring all residents and stakeholders in the Borough a report to … [Read more...]

Free bike security marking session at Ruddington Village Market

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Cyclists can get their bikes security marked and registered with BikeRegister for free at Ruddington Village Market on Saturday September 5.  Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Community Safety team and Nottinghamshire Police will host a stall at the event on the Green in the village from 9am to … [Read more...]

Folk fiesta brings in funds to help Nottinghamshire Hospice

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A group of neighbours in Radcliffe on Trent put on a distanced street gig which raised £550 in donations for Nottinghamshire Hospice. Norman Randall, who plays guitar and Irish bouzouki as well as singing in Nottingham folk band Higgs Bo’sun, had the idea of putting on an event for charity … [Read more...]

West Bridgford charity dinner raises an amazing £10,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK

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A charity dinner and cabaret event held at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in February raised £10,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity. The successful fundraising event was organised by Rushcliffe resident Eileen Haselden who founded Together We Can For … [Read more...]

Try a healthier, fresher and more nutritious takeaway in Rushcliffe

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Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Environmental Health team are reminding residents of the wide range of healthy options available at local Healthier Options Takeaways (HOT) across the Borough.  Outlets that have achieved a HOT merit offer a variety of food items, which are clearly displayed on … [Read more...]

Author Publishes debut novel despite devastating MND diagnosis

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A Nottinghamshire author has published her debut novel despite being diagnosed with a debilitating progressive illness. Beverley Fairbanks, of Rushcliffe, learnt she had Motor Neurone Disease last April, which has affected her mobility and speech, but was determined to see her children’s … [Read more...]

Free online workshops for high street businesses to begin this week

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A programme of free online workshops begins this week, allowing high street businesses from across Rushcliffe to access expert marketing and retail guidance and advice to help them reopen or continue to trade securely and successfully following COVID-19.  Rushcliffe Borough Council has … [Read more...]