Major works at Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford have resulted in improved ventilation, air quality and security. The school is one of 23 across the county to receive £9.5m funding from Nottinghamshire County Council’s School Building Improvement Programme, which will see school … [Read more...]
Local History: Pioneer Aviator
Before the First World War, aeroplanes were very much a novelty. When Gustav Hamel brought his 50 horse power monoplane to the Lady Bay end of Boots Athletic Ground on 21 November 1912, a thousand people turned out to see him. He carried out three flights, each lasting between five and ten minutes, … [Read more...]
A busy start to the year for the West Bridgford RNLI!
It has been a successful start to the year for the West Bridgford branch of the RNLI (Lifeboats). In February was the first event of the year; a Ceilidh evening at the Poppy and Pint, which saw 35 people join an evening of fun with music, dancing and dinner with a professional Ceilidh band. Along … [Read more...]
Edwalton Golf Centre welcomes boost in memberships
Edwalton Golf Centre has welcomed an influx in membership in recent years offering new and experienced players fantastic golfing facilities in a friendly environment. Lex Leisure, who operate leisure sites on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council have seen a rise in membership and an increase in … [Read more...]
Plans explored to enhance and protect hedgerows in Rushcliffe
Plans are being explored on further improving the hedgerow network in Rushcliffe to protect wildlife and help to tackle climate change. Rushcliffe Borough Council is now working closely with partners to reach out to farmers and landowners to provide advice and support on managing hedgerows across … [Read more...]
Introducing Badminton Shuttle Stars
You may recall reading the article “Traveller’s On Rushcliffe Arena Badminton Courts” back in March-April 2022? It was a story highlighting how a group of friends reunited and resumed playing cricket as a Friendly Sunday Cricket Team and how they expanded over to other sport like Badminton during … [Read more...]
Tennis Club awarded £1k grant for disability tennis programme
Access Ace Tennis is the disability tennis programme at West Bridgford Tennis Club. Over the past few years, the programme has gained in popularity and regularly reaches maximum numbers in the lessons. To support and grow the group, the Club applied for a grant to the Allianz Sports Fund, through … [Read more...]
Take five to stop, challenge and protect yourself from fraud
Take five to stop, challenge and protect yourself from fraud People across Nottinghamshire are being asked to take five to stop fraud and ensure they do not fall victim to a fraudulent attack by phone, text, email or online. Everyone should always take five minutes to reflect and step back from … [Read more...]
Double Premier Champions for West Bridgford Colts U9s!
On 26th February 2023 at the Royal Concert Hall, the West Bridgford Colts Atletico and Cosmos U9’s celebrated by collected their medals and trophies for winning both the YEL (Young Elizabeth League) Saturday and Sunday U9 Premier Division Winter League titles! The voluntary coaching team of … [Read more...]
Study will assess accessibility options on Central Avenue
Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council are set to review a feasibility study exploring how best to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists on Central Avenue in West Bridgford. The study also explores opportunities to improve the appearance of the thoroughfare making it … [Read more...]
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