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National charity Sewa Day wants to spread some joy for disadvantaged children in Nottingham

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Sewa Day, a charity that promotes an act of kindness without expectation of return, is looking to distribute activity packs for upto 750 disadvantaged school children across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Many children are still in lockdown since March 2020 and have not been able to attend … [Read more...]

Edwalton Primary School seek support for farm as coronavirus puts a stop to traditional fundraising events

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Edwalton Primary School children are asking for the community to help to keep their farm running as their traditional fundraising events have been cancelled due to the response to Covid-19.   Established in 1972, it is now England’s only school with both a working farm and a 3 acre … [Read more...]

Don’t lose your voice – check your canvass form to ensure you are registered to vote

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Local residents in Rushcliffe are being warned not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by completing their annual canvass form when it arrives through the post from July 10. With County Council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections set to take place in the Borough next year, … [Read more...]

Nottinghamshire flood Hardship Fund re-opens

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 A hardship fund for flood victims made up of money raised by community groups, organisations and match funded by the Government has now re-opened for applications.  Lincolnshire Community Foundation were invited by the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation and other partners to receive … [Read more...]

Reach Rushcliffe funding helps walking group to combat social isolation

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A walking group that helps to combat social isolation and loneliness has received vital funding from Reach Rushcliffe. Rushcliffe Ramblers is receiving funds as part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s initiative which was launched in May aiming to tackle the issues.  The group will use the … [Read more...]

Council connects the Friary with surplus COVID-19 food for vulnerable people

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Rushcliffe Borough Council has connected local charity the Friary with surplus COVID-19 food boxes which will now be distributed to vulnerable people using their services. In April, the charity’s Chief Executive Ben Talbot safely collected over 40 parcels that were part of the Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]

Have your say on new Strategic Plan for the Greater Nottingham Area

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Residents, organisations and businesses in Rushcliffe are being asked to have their say on the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan to help shape future planning for the area. Councils are required to set out strategic policies to address local priorities for development such as housing and … [Read more...]

Be responsible and follow rules as Rushcliffe play areas reopen

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All Rushcliffe Borough Council managed play areas are now open in line with central government advice with all users asked to be responsible and play their part by following a few key rules at each site. Additional cleaning schedules of play equipment will take place until further notice but … [Read more...]

Avengers assemble outside Nottingham Schools bringing much needed positivity to local kids

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Locals create a marvel by dressing up as superheroes outside schools bringing positivity to children throughout lockdown.  During the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown, Tom Bingley and his sister decided to dress up as superheroes and visit local children of their town to spread joy … [Read more...]