Artist Jo Gray has had two paintings accepted at the Royal Society of British Artist's 200th open exhibition. Over 4,000 artworks were submitted and only 200 selected. The exhibition is at the Mall Galleries in London, and takes place in March. Jo Gray is a West Bridgford based artist with … [Read more...]
The Rushcliffe 10k and fun run is back!
Runners can now sign up for Rushcliffe 10k and fun run which is making a welcomed return to Ruddington on Sunday March 26. Rushcliffe Athletics Club is hosting the popular event at Rushcliffe Country Park NG11 6JS and will include both a family friendly 2k fun run starting at 10am and the 10k run … [Read more...]
Two inspirations for Nottingham Rowing Club
Whilst most of the country is still in bed at 5am in the morning Keith Atkinson is up and about rowing on his Concept machine. The usual stint was 10,000 metres and he has done this despite his suffering from MS since 1974. His original aim had been to complete 50 million metres by the 2020 … [Read more...]
100-year-old shares her secret to a long life
To mark Carolie Howells’ milestone 100th birthday, her family and the independent living team at Epperstone Court, West Bridgford gave her a party like no other – attended by over 75 guests, live entertainment and a moving speech given by her son, Adrian. Born in Otley, Yorkshire, Carolie made … [Read more...]
Local Football Team scores sponsorship from city opticians
An opticians in Nottingham has pledged its support for a local football club in the new year. Specsavers at Wheeler Gate has teamed up with the West Bridgford Colts football club to sponsor their Wildcats Black U18 girls’ team, providing much needed new team kit and equipment for the players. … [Read more...]
Leahurst Road Preschool ask themselves: ‘Who do I want to be?’
Before turning to the winter festive activities, the children at Leahurst Road Pre-School got their teeth into some engaging topics, including ‘Science Week’, Nursery Rhymes and learning about Autumn as a season. What better a time to observe all the changes that happen around us – like the … [Read more...]
Drama Group hires Hollywood actor to star in King Lear
West Bridgford Dramatic Society has landed a Hollywood Star to play King Lear in their next production. Hurry to buy tickets as this scoop is expected to mean a big increase in ticket sales. Well, that is at least, the premise of their next production “A Bunch of Amateurs”. Written by Nick … [Read more...]
Electric vehicle charging hubs now available at Gresham Sports Park
Electric vehicle (EV) owners can now top up on the go even more conveniently in Rushcliffe thanks to a further electric charging hub newly installed at Gresham Sports Park in West Bridgford. The BP Pulse enabled hubs can now see EV and hybrid users quickly charge their vehicles up to 80% in just … [Read more...]
Become a Borough, Town or Parish Councillor
You can become a Borough, Parish or Town Councillor in 2023 and help shape the area where your family, friends and neighbours live by representing them on your local council. That’s the message from Rushcliffe Borough Council who oversee local elections every four years and are appealing for more … [Read more...]
Local History: Rushcliffe School
Unlike the impressive sprawling campus that it now is, the original Rushcliffe school on Boundary Road was a much more modest affair. A two-storey quadrangle comprising classrooms at first floor, with hall, offices, dining rooms and cloak rooms on the ground floor, complemented by a science, art, … [Read more...]
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