Today West Bridgford’s ‘town centre’ is Central Avenue, a busy place with limited traffic and a large selection of cafés and restaurants. But in the history of West Bridgford this is only a comparatively recent situation. Before 1900 Central Avenue did not exist! The main road into West Bridgford … [Read more...]
Sciver, Brunt, Khan & Hales Lead Trent Rockets Retained Lists
Nat Sciver, Katherine Brunt, Rashid Khan and Alex Hales are amongst a raft of cricketing stars to be retained by Trent Rockets ahead of The Hundred this summer. England's Joe Root and Dawid Malan will also be back to play for the men’s side when The Hundred returns in August, once again combining … [Read more...]
Free learn to cycle sessions and guided cycle rides for adults at Rushcliffe Arena
Free learn to cycle sessions and guided cycle rides for adults are taking place at Rushcliffe Arena on three dates next month, courtesy of Rushcliffe Borough Council, Cycling UK and Ridewise. The events on March 6 and 13 will give cycling beginners aged 18 and over the chance to learn how to ride … [Read more...]
Over 9,000 free trees distributed to Rushcliffe residents and community groups
Rushcliffe Borough Council has now distributed a staggering 9,000 free trees since 2018 to local residents and community groups. It’s all part of the authority’s free tree scheme and Rushcliffe Community Tree scheme which is giving green fingered enthusiasts a chance to further enhance wildlife … [Read more...]
Time for Tea at Leahurst Road Preschool
In January, whist the new starters got settled in, the children at Leahurst Road Preschool got stuck in with a wide range of activities designed to teach them how to have active and healthy bodies. The movement sessions included throwing, catching balls, riding bikes, dancing and negotiating their … [Read more...]
New play areas taking shape in West Bridgford and Edwalton
Plans for a brand-new play area at Abbey Park in West Bridgford and updated features for the park at Alford Road in Edwalton are now taking shape with a £140,000 investment into the facilities. Work began at Abbey Park earlier this month and will completely replace existing equipment with a … [Read more...]
The Grand introduces ‘hugs’ for National Hugging Day
A local care home spread it joy across its dementia communities with the introduction of new HUG companions in time for National Hugging Day on Friday 21 January. Located on Greythorn Drive, in West Bridgford, The Grand is one of the first care homes in the UK to introduce HUGs; innovative soft … [Read more...]
Community Hall available for bookings following renovation
Gamston Community Hall has re-opened for bookings following a renovation and its use as a vaccination centre. New bookings can be made via Rushcliffe Borough Council by visiting https://bit.ly/2Xcs081 or calling 0115 914 8553 for indoor sports, fitness classes, playgroups, children’s parties, … [Read more...]
BBC newsreader swaps mic for ‘Move it or Lose it’
Former BBC Radio Nottingham newsreader & presenter Pip Watts, has hung up her headphones after 25 years in broadcasting and is now teaching “Move it or Lose it“ fitness classes for the over 60s across Notts. But she’ll still be playing some great music in classes, which are designed to … [Read more...]
Local RNLI branch start the new year with new venture
This year the West Bridgford Branch celebrates its 51st anniversary. Having started as a lady's lifeboat guild in the Lady Bay area of the town, it expanded its operations and men were later allow to join. It became the West Bridgford Branch which over the years evolved and changed how and … [Read more...]
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