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...]
Happy 21st Birthday to Pierrepont Gamston Primary School
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School held their Harvest Festival Worship on Monday 3rd October. However, things were a little different to normal as the school took the opportunity to celebrate 21 years since the school opened. The worship was attended by governors, past and present, members of St … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Mayor invites community to mark armistice two minutes silence in West Bridgford
The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack is inviting the community to join her and local dignitaries in observing a two minute silence to mark Armistice Day this Friday, November 11. All are welcome to attend the Remembrance event on Central Avenue in West Bridgford that starts shortly … [Read more...]
West Bridgford welcomes refugees from the 17th Century!
West Bridgford Dramatic Society (WBDS)'s next production is Mother Courage and Her Children. And we are bringing to life the experience of refugees - as told by Bertolt Brecht in his classic play about the thirty years war. Mother Courage and her Children have been seen boarding a boat at Calais … [Read more...]
West Bridgford’s Christmas Lights Switch On will host ITV’s The Voice star
West Bridgford’s free Christmas Lights Switch On returns on Saturday November 19 from 10am until 5pm for a fun packed day full of live music including a special performance from ITV’s The Voice star Mark Howard, food, drink and gift market, street theatre entertainment and a firework spectacular! … [Read more...]
Council encourages residents to use lower noise fireworks
Rushcliffe Borough Council is again encouraging residents to follow its lead in moving to lower noise fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night and its winter events season to further protect local people, pets and wildlife. The authority is continuing its policy that was introduced last year that sees … [Read more...]
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