Flora Crossley kept the secret of what she did in the war for more than 50 years. It wasn’t until she was in her eighties and came to live in West Bridgford that she showed her niece the diaries she’d kept from 1942 until 1945. Although her family knew that she’d been posted to a secret … [Read more...]
Edwalton, Gamston & District U3A celebrates fourth birthday
Edwalton, Gamston & District U3A celebrated its fourth birthday in style at an open day. The event was held at the Gamston Community Hall on Thursday 8th November. It showcased the wide range of activities available to members, including bridge, craft, family history, French, gardening, … [Read more...]
Afternoon tea raises over £2,000 for Footprints charity
A special afternoon tea with the West Bridgford Liberty Singers raised £2,075.80 for the Footprints charity. The event was organised by Lucie Gregory who has a long-standing and personal connection to the charity. Footprints Conductive Education Centre is a … [Read more...]
Local businesses come together for school’s new sports pitch
West Bridgford Junior School’s dream of an all-sports grass pitch for its students has been made a reality thanks to four local businesses and a parent-backed crowdfunding campaign. Leonard Design Architects, Rushcliffe Fencing, Thomas Bow City Asphalt and Trust Utility Management each provided … [Read more...]
PerCurra celebrating again as Sarah wins top award
West Bridgford based care at home company PerCurra are celebrating success once again at the Great East Midlands Care Awards. Field care supervisor Sarah Wilde was presented with the Home Care Frontline Leader award at the Gala Dinner held at the East Midlands Conference … [Read more...]
Faith in Families launches annual Christmas Appeal
This year, as in the previous 70 years, Faith in Families is organising a Christmas Appeal to collect toys, gifts and food for vulnerable children and their families across the East Midlands. The children’s charity, based in West Bridgford, will then send hampers full of donated goods … [Read more...]
Nottingham Rowing Club send crews to Fours Head race
Nottingham Rowing Club sent five crews to the Fours Head to race over the boat race course in reverse. Despite the forecast of strong winds suggesting the race might be shortened, the conditions remained calm enough to race the full championship course, albeit rowing into a very strong … [Read more...]
Tour of Britain start brought over £400,000 to West Bridgford economy
The Tour of Britain stage seven start in West Bridgford saw over £400,000 spent in the local economy on the weekend of its visit to the town during September, race organisers have confirmed. The borough welcomed the national OVO Energy Tour for the first time back in September and now an economic … [Read more...]
Local Guiding volunteers are honoured at special tea party
The exceptional achievements and commitment of local volunteers were honoured at a tea party given by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire. From the West Bridgford & South Trent Division, Janice Culley-Oliver was delighted to collect one of the first 60-year service awards to be presented in … [Read more...]
Thousands of new trees to breathe more life into sustainable Rushcliffe environments
Rushcliffe residents are set to collect thousands of new trees for their homes after an overwhelming response to a campaign to breathe new life into their gardens and properties. In August, Rushcliffe Borough Council gave all residents the chance to apply for free Field Maple and Wild … [Read more...]
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