At a meeting of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Council leaders facilitated by D2N2, Rushcliffe Leader Cllr Simon Robinson has issued a call for councils to work together to lower carbon levels from housing developments across the two counties. In a meeting earlier this month he highlighted the … [Read more...]
Southwell Workhouse brought to life for U3A
A team of volunteers called “The Workhouse Storytellers” brilliantly recreated the lives and working conditions of the Southwell Workhouse at a meeting of Edwalton, Gamston & District U3A which was held at the Gamston Community Hall on Thursday 9 January. The presentation which was led by the … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe residents donate over 13 tonnes of food and clothes to homeless charity the Friary
Rushcliffe Borough Council and local homeless charity the Friary have praised the generosity of Rushcliffe residents who have donated an incredible record 13 tonnes of food and clothing to those in need. Residents across the Borough donated items when they placed their bin out for … [Read more...]
Free bike security marking session at Rushcliffe Arena
Cyclists can get their bikes securely marked with their postcode for free at a security event at Rushcliffe Arena. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Community Safety team and Nottinghamshire Police will host the session at the centre on Rugby Road in West Bridgford on Saturday 18 January from 10am to … [Read more...]
Big Band Bash promises to banish the winter blues!
West Bridgford-based Nottingham Concert Band is delighted to have been invited to take part in a fund-raising ‘Big Band Bash’ on Sunday 26 January. Running all afternoon at Oakleigh Lodge Social Club, Highbury Vale, the event is in aid of the Radford Care Group and is dedicated to the … [Read more...]
Grant available for elite Rushcliffe athletes
Elite athletes across Rushcliffe are being invited to apply for grant funding to support their efforts in their chosen sport. The Rushcliffe Elite Sports Grant is available with grants of up to £400 that aim to reduce some of the financial burden of competing at an advanced level that can often … [Read more...]
Waterside Bar + Kitchen is unveiled
Nottingham independent bar company Great Northern Group (GNG) has unveiled its new Waterside Bar + Kitchen concept due to open in mid-February. The new venue will be part of the new Waterside Apartment complex overlooking Trent Bridge in West Bridgford, and will replace the firm’s Southbank … [Read more...]
Leawood Manor’s extension work begins
Leawood Manor Care Home in Hilton Crescent saw work begin on a much needed extension to its existing premises last month, and there to lay the first brick and oversee things were Betty Chambers and John Howick who are two of the homes current residents. Wellbeing Lead, Tracey Edson, told … [Read more...]
Donate food and clothes to the Friary when you place your bin out between January 6 and 10
For a fourth year Rushcliffe residents are being asked to kindly place non-perishable food and clothes donations out with their bin to help local homeless charity The Friary. Last year local people donated an astonishing 12 tonnes of goods that go directly to those in need. Waste teams will … [Read more...]
The Local News team up with Nottingham Host Families for the homeless
In the run up to Christmas, Dani (Editor) & Inna (Finance Manager) from Nottingham Local News and Carl from Nottingham Host Families teamed up in the city centre on a mission to spread good cheer (and practical resources) to the homeless. Dani’s story Carl, who runs Nottingham Host … [Read more...]
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