For a fourth year Rushcliffe residents are being asked to kindly place non-perishable food and clothes donations out with their bin to help local homeless charity The Friary.Last year local people donated an astonishing 12 tonnes of goods that go directly to those in need.Waste teams will collect … [Read more...]
The Local News team up with Nottingham Host Families for the homeless
In the run up to Christmas, Dani (Editor) & Inna (Finance Manager) from Nottingham Local News and Carl from Nottingham Host Families teamed up in the city centre on a mission to spread good cheer (and practical resources) to the homeless.Dani’s storyCarl, who runs Nottingham Host Families, got … [Read more...]
Friends, families and colleagues brave the rain and cold to help homeless people off the streets
More than 200 people braved a cold, rainy night to sleep rough to help local homeless people off the streets.They were all taking part in Framework’s Big Sleep Out on Saturday 23rd November at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground.Participants braved a night in cardboard shelters in return for sponsorship … [Read more...]
Fordes charity cycle for MND
Visitors to Fordes coffee shop in West Bridgford on Saturday 7th December were somewhat surprised to be greeted by a team of local amateur athletes who had come together to raise money for Nottinghamshire Hospice on behalf of local man Sam Perkins, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Eateries – Monthly Restaurant Review
West Bridgford based Family friendly Eateries provides monthly reviews and recommendations for parents or guardians looking for child-friendly restaurants, cafes, pubs and venues around Nottingham and beyond.“The only thing I like better than talking about food, is eating”This month, the brains … [Read more...]
City cyclists raise over £6000 for Guatemalan children
On 14th November, 10 teams of cyclists raced it out from financial technology start-up, Podium’s offices in Nottingham to MoneySupermarket in Central London. They were ably assisted by Nottingham born Olympic medal winning cyclist Bryan Steel who offered tired team legs a ‘Bryan Steel Boost’ a 20 … [Read more...]
The Bridgford Hub recognising greatness in the community
On Tuesday 10th December, the Local News team attended the annual Community Award Ceremony, recognising the great services performed by members of the community.For its 3rd year, The Bridgford Hub put on a lovely afternoon service at the Walcote Drive Community Centre in West Bridgford. The event … [Read more...]
West Bridgford Hockey Club raise money for Hayward House
West Bridgford hockey player, Ian Johnson, recently organised his own money raising event for the Hayward House Hospice and Cancer Research. Ian ‘braved the shave’ in November in memory of former club member and teammate Gary Hunt. Gary had passed away in the Autumn after a short battle against … [Read more...]
The Southbank Bar to cease trading
The Southbank Bar on Trent Bridge in Nottingham is set to close its doors for the last time. Great Northern Group’s popular sports bar will serve its last pint on New Year’s Day.The bar, which first opened its doors in 1998, is known for its close proximity to the City Ground and Trent Bridge … [Read more...]
A swimmingly good time at the Trent Bridge Parkinson’s Café
Trent Bridge Parkinson’s Café enjoyed an early Christmas Lunch on 26th November at Welbeck Hall in West Bridgford after their last café event of 2019. The dining room was filled with laughter and chatter as the regulars from the café hosted invited guests from the Trent Bridge Rotary Club and the … [Read more...]
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