Join us on Saturday 8th June 2024 any time between 3.00pm and 7.00pm for an enlightening afternoon with music, art, refreshments, children's activities, Christian corner and more. On the day we will be raising money for our mission (Racial Justice work & LGBTQ+ Community support). Led by … [Read more...]
Local charity looking for new West Bridgford office
The Children’s Bereavement Centre is a local charity that supports children, young people and their families from Nottinghamshire and parts of Lincolnshire, affected by the death or terminal illness diagnosis of someone they love. The charity’s services are provided free of charge to local … [Read more...]
Local resident returns from World Transplant Games
Mark Brown is returning from the Winter World Transplant Games in Bormio Italy as part of the table topping Great Britain and Northern Ireland team. With a total medal tally of 29 for transplant recipients and 18 medals for donors and donor families they return home wondering if they'll have to pay … [Read more...]
Local Primary School rows the length of the River Trent
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School, located in the heart of Gamston, embarked on a remarkable journey on Friday 1st March. In a true display of unity and determination, all 320 pupils from the school set out to row an astonishing 298 kilometers - the length of the River Trent. This extraordinary … [Read more...]
Work begins on Lifts at Beeston Station
Friends of Beeston Station (FOBs) are over the moon as work has begun on building lifts at Beeston Station. This has come about through 7 years of FOBs quietly campaigning to make the Station accessible to all rail users, including those in wheelchairs as well as those less able to climb … [Read more...]
Seeking 40 men to unite in song for Prostate Cancer UK
Popular pop-up singing project Men United in Song is coming to Nottinghamshire in 2024 and its organisers are urging local men to sign up for something extraordinary in support of Prostate Cancer UK. Launching in March, the project will give 40-plus Nottinghamshire men with little or no singing … [Read more...]
Developer supports local football charity with mental health mission
Nottingham-based developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes has made a £1,500 donation to Sands United FC Nottingham, a local football team dedicated to supporting men who have experienced the loss of a baby. This substantial contribution is set to support the team's mission of promoting men's … [Read more...]
Dining out: The White Hart
Stanley, with the surrounding area, was historically agricultural. Coal, the making of bricks and quarry works followed, employing many of the district’s population. The White Hart, in Stanley Village, Derbyshire, was recommended to me and I found it to be a most excellent country pub, having … [Read more...]
Community defibrillator installed at Cotgrave C of E Primary School
A new community defibrillator has been installed on the outside wall of Cotgrave Church of England Primary School. The new unit, which can be accessed from Plumtree Road, was unveiled by Mrs Mel Cottee, a Senior Teaching Assistant who after 25 years of service is retiring from the school. Mr … [Read more...]
Clifton Charity Rainbow Run
The 1st Annual Clifton Charity Rainbow Run took place on Saturday 1st July 2023 at Clifton Playing Fields. The event was sponsored by NG11 cars, Clifton Cob Shop, NCT Buses and the National Grid and they were looking to raise funds for two charities: 1st Clifton Scouts Group and Dovecote … [Read more...]