What did West Bridgford look like before the Musters estate was sold off and the transition to a town began? A rural idyll if two visitors are to be taken at their word. The first is an account by M H Barker, published in 1835: “I continued my walk to the village, which certainly presents a … [Read more...]
The Trent Chamber Orchestra launches in January 2023!
It’s a rare event when a new orchestra is launched but that’s what’s happening in the next couple of months. What’s more, the Trent Chamber Orchestra will be launched here in West Bridgford. The orchestra’s Artistic Director, Derek Williams, is no stranger to Nottingham audiences. He is about to … [Read more...]
GIRLGUIDING MEMBERS WALK WITH JOE WICKS AT RUSHCLIFFE PARK RUN FOR BBC CHILDREN IN NEED AND GIRLGUIDING
Wednesday 16 November 2022: Girlguiding members and volunteers from across Nottinghamshire joined Pudseyandfitness coach, Joe Wicks MBE for a very special parkrun in Rushcliffe Country Parkat the weekend. The event which saw hundreds of people ‘Walk With Joe’ formed part of this year’s fundraising … [Read more...]
Community Christmas Tree Festival 2022
St Giles’ Church will sparkle this festive season with a Community Christmas Tree Festival. In the run-up to Christmas, St Giles’ Church is hosting a community Christmas tree festival. As part of West Bridgford’s celebration of Christmas, the church will be filled with decorated, lit trees to … [Read more...]
The Lady Bay Open Gardens survey now open!
The Lady Bay Open Gardens Committee would like to hear from you! This year’s event sadly didn’t take place due to a shortage of people willing to open their gardens as part of the event. The open gardens committee is a team of local volunteers, who are keen to host a fun event and raise money … [Read more...]
Local History: Jesse Gray Primary School
In July, Jesse Gray Primary School celebrated its 70th anniversary. It opened fully in January 1952, although a few children attended from the previous September while the building was being completed. It served the area in the south of West Bridgford, west of the railway line. After the school was … [Read more...]
Gas explosion death 20 years remembered
Twenty years ago, a gas explosion destroyed a warden controlled sheltered housing block on Walcote Drive, West Bridgford. One person died in the explosion and three people were taken to the QMC. This afternoon the Seventh Day Adventist Church held a remembrance service at the Community Hall on … [Read more...]
David’s Annual Lights Display to raise funds for RSPCA
It’s that time of year again and Gamston resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas Display to raise money for charity. For the past 10 years David has put on a mesmerizing festive Christmas display outside his home to raise money for charity. This will be the … [Read more...]
Sewa Day Nottingham and CWT set to launch Christmas box appeal
Sewa Day Nottingham is a charity which is dedicated to doing acts of kindness selflessly. Working with Communities Working Together (CWT), they have been running a Christmas box appeal for the last couple of years. Last year they managed a mammoth volunteer effort of packing 1,300 boxes. The gifts … [Read more...]
Win £20 shopping vouchers with West Bridgford Way’s charity Christmas Elf Trail!
Shoppers in West Bridgford can win £20 local shopping vouchers to help lighten the load on their pockets this festive season with the West Bridgford Way charity Christmas Elf Trail! 20 of Santa’s special helpers have come to help out with residents’ Christmas shopping this year and get up to a bit … [Read more...]
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