Three friends from Notts have raised over £5,000 by taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge for charity. In February last year, friends Jordan Phillips, Luke Sills and Tom Ward were devastated by the loss of their friend Adam Dearnley. Aged just 26, Adam lost his life to SADS (Sudden … [Read more...]
Local History: Bridgford Hall Centenary
Saturday, 23 June 1923 “saw the completion of a scheme, the most important and beneficial ever undertaken by the West Bridgford Urban Council – the opening of the West Bridgford Hall as an administrative centre for the district, and of the extensive and beautiful grounds adjoining as a public park … [Read more...]
Weed control trials return to Lady Bay this spring
Last spring and summer, trials took place in the Lady Bay area to look at alternative ways of treating weeds. This was undertaken in response to the recommendation from the Highway Services Review to investigate alternative weed spraying treatments/regimes. There were four weed control zones, each … [Read more...]
Choirs Join Forces to Raise Money for Charity
Following a successful concert in St Luke's Church last month, which raised over £1,000 for West Bridgford Social Singers' chosen charities (Hear Together and St Paul's Memory Cafe) a further fund raising event took place on 13th May. Twelve runners and 17 cyclists, along with a group of walkers … [Read more...]
West Bridgford Schools create free community art exhibition
At the end of April, West Bridgford Infant and West Bridgford Junior Schools hosted an art exhibition at West Bridgford Methodist Church on Patrick Road. The 'Pattern in Our Community' exhibition was a photography-inspired exhibition of art, which followed on from a Joint Art Week between the two … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Mayor abseils off Viaduct to raise funds for local charities
Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack abseiled down a local landmark on Sunday 14 May as a thank you to an air ambulance service and other organisations whose heroics saved her in her time of need. She was left with serious injuries and six broken ribs after a horse she was riding suddenly … [Read more...]
200 Degrees is coming to West Bridgford
Speciality coffee roaster 200 Degrees has picked West Bridgford for the location of its 20th shop. In a first for 200 degrees, the new shop features a roof terrace, making this the perfect location for summer drinks. Coffee lovers will be able to enjoy their favourite cup of hot – or iced – coffee … [Read more...]
‘No Mow’ summer pollinator sites return across Rushcliffe
Rushcliffe Borough Council is again installing a number of ‘No Mow’ areas across the Borough to act as summer pollinator sites and encourage wildlife and habitats to thrive even further. It follows on from the success of the scheme over the last two years and compliments the national ‘No Mow’ in … [Read more...]
Proms in the Park returns on Saturday June 24 – with ABBA tribute act!
This year’s super trouper Proms in the Park event will return to West Bridgford next month with an ABBA tribute band headlining the annual celebration in conjunction with the national Armed Forces Day. Music fans can enjoy a full day of music and entertainment with Mania The ABBA Tribute … [Read more...]
West Bridgford Legion CC looks forward to 2023 season
A local cricket club is eagerly anticipating the 2023 cricket season. West Bridgford Legion CC, based at West Park on Loughborough Road, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022, marking the occasion with several events, including an anniversary match and dinner. It capped a successful season for … [Read more...]
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