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West Bridgford students tackling mental health

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B13 are a Young Enterprise group from the West Bridgford School’s Sixth Form who have created Master Your Mind, a book centered around improving mental health, focusing on areas they feel are most important such as anxiety, stress and self-confidence.  Mental health is an extremely prevalent issue … [Read more...]

Head of the Trent 2018 – a storming success

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On Sunday 25th February, 1,110 competitors turned out for the annual Head of the Trent, a timed rowing race over the River Trent in Nottingham. With 79 eights and 120 fours competing over the day the entry was less than last year’s record entry. However, eight of the top 10 men’s eights from … [Read more...]

Free leisure centre access to help Rushcliffe’s national sporting stars

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Athletes based in Rushcliffe have praised a borough council scheme which provides free access to its leisure centres to help them compete at national level. In conjunction with Parkwood Leisure who operate four of the council’s sites, eligible residents are part of the Free Access to National … [Read more...]

Brownies tune in for Thinking Day on the Air

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Two Notts Brownie units teamed to reach out to members of Girlguiding around the world over the radio waves. Girls from 12th and 14th West Bridgford Brownies were taking part in Thinking Day on the Air, an annual event which uses the facilities offered by amateur radio stations to put members of … [Read more...]

Customer who went to live at a pet crematorium

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Anthea Baguley brought her Yorkshire Terrier Bertie to the West Bridgford based Crematorium in 1999.  She was so impressed by the location and service that she kept returning on a regular basis. She simply loved being near Bertie's ashes in the memorial garden, so much so that she ended up living … [Read more...]

Kevin set to run a marathon in Nottingham Train Station

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A local East Midlands Trains employee plans to run a marathon in Nottingham train station to raise funds for MS charity. On 9 March, Kevin Bowen is taking on 26.2 miles at Nottingham train station before he sets off to complete the Boston Marathon in April. He is covering the miles on a treadmill … [Read more...]

Adult volunteers play charity football match

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A team of Adult Volunteers from Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force (ACF) competed in a charity football match (20 February) that was held in Nottingham. The ACF Team took on AC Wollaton at the Regatta Way Sports Ground in what prove to be a very successful fundraising venture raising £1,600 for … [Read more...]

Go Kay! Brownie leader is heading for a marathon challenge

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As a long-time member of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire, Brownie leader Kay Knowles is used to personal challenges. She is now heading for a truly marathon challenge as the 26-year-old has been selected to take part in the 2018 London Marathon and will be joining thousands of runners at the start … [Read more...]