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Rushcliffe businesses signposted to central government support

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Rushcliffe Borough Council is signposting the Borough’s businesses to the latest advice from Central Government on its £350bn support for the economy in light of COVID-19. The authority will be guided on the measures in the coming days and weeks, that will be publicised as soon as possible at … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Roots funding supports new Community Food Garden

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Funding from Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Rushcliffe Roots initiative is set to help transform a former bowls green in Cotgrave into a vibrant Community Food Garden full of fresh produce and healthy activities for local residents.   The rejuvenation of the site on Woodview in the town will … [Read more...]

From grassland to meadow – A nature recovery success story

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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and staff from British Gypsum have been collaborating for many years but work over the past 12 months will really support nature’s recovery thanks to the transformation of a barren grassland area in to a wildflower meadow adjacent to the charity’s Bunny Old Wood. A … [Read more...]

Notcutts Wheatcroft Garden Centre scoops national award

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Colleagues at Notcutts Wheatcroft Garden Centre in Nottingham are celebrating after scooping a national industry award.  The ‘Dick Allen Award for Most Improved Garden Centre’ was presented to the Notcutts team at the annual Garden Centre Association (GCA) Conference, which celebrates the success … [Read more...]

PCC pays a visit to the new Customer Service Centre

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Nottinghamshire PCC Paddy Tipping dropped into West Bridgford to meet the neighbourhood policing team and visit the new Customer Service Centre on Gordon Road.  The PCC was joined by Insp Craig Berry and PCSO Jane Barker before meeting Rushcliffe Borough Council Leader Simon Robinson JP at the … [Read more...]

Young and old share love for reading on World Book Day

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Proving that age is no object when it comes to a love for books, children from Paper Moon Day Nursery in Compton Acres joined the residents at Ruddington Manor in Wilford for an inter-generational afternoon of fun and storytelling. The event coincided with World Book Day, which takes place … [Read more...]

Ruddington teacher offers free Mindfulness sessions supporting the community during isolation

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Ruddington teacher offers FREE Mindfulness Sessions to Support Mental Health & Wellbeing During Lockdown. My name is Jakki Pritchard, I am a local mindfulness teacher based in Ruddington. I have been teaching mindfulness in the local community for over two years.  During this time of … [Read more...]