Following publicity in the “Local News” and elsewhere, the Preservation Society recently held an information meeting at Calverton Library to encourage volunteers to help with the Folk Museum following the death of Malcolm Hankin, the Museum’s Keeper. As a result, more than 15 people have been in … [Read more...]
Local History: Rate Collectors
In January 1894, Beeston became an Urban District under the Local Government Act. The first meeting of Beeston UDC took place on 3 January 1894. The controversy was whether Richard Thornhill or Arthur Kirkland should be the Rate Collector. Richard Thornhill (74) had been in post as Rate … [Read more...]
The Village Show 2022 donate towards Playing Fields Charity
The committee of the Village Show 2022 have donated £1,500 to the Playing Fields Charity (Costock Road Pavilion). The cheque was presented to Alex Cufflin, the treasurer of the Charity. The committee of 6, Alison Handley, Jenny Britt, Debbie Andeton, Babs Perkins, Gill Burbidge and Debby Slade, … [Read more...]
Dining out: The Alchemist
The multi award-winning Alchemist Bar & Restaurant is located in one of the most iconic buildings in Nottingham, dating from Victorian times. Several years ago the building was occupied by the Hard Rock Café chain. Prior to that the Prudential Assurance Company occupied it. Today, the … [Read more...]
Multi-million pound expansion at Rushcliffe School
A major expansion at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy in West Bridgford has been given the green light. The school joins a long list of schools across the county that will see millions of pounds invested by Nottinghamshire County Council over the next 12 – 18 months, ensuring children in Notts get the … [Read more...]
Urgent plea for help as charity shop donations plummet
A national brain injury charity has issued an urgent appeal for donations as its charity shops struggle to fill the shelves. Headway UK has charity shops in Beeston, Eastwood, Hucknall, Kirkby and Mapperley. It says it's in desperate need of quality clothes and bric-a-brac to help the charity … [Read more...]
LEWIS APPOINTED TRENT ROCKETS WOMEN’S HEAD COACH
Jon Lewis has been announced as the new Head Coach of Trent Rockets Women following Salliann Beams’ decision not to return for a third campaign this summer. Lewis, formerly a top-order batter with Essex and Durham, was part of the coaching team that helped the Rockets to a third-place finish in the … [Read more...]
Mysterious Nottingham: The Saracen’s Head
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has published a book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting various mysterious or haunted locations. Standing proudly on the High Street "The Saracen's Head" in … [Read more...]
Warm Welcome Space at Redeemer Church
Escape the winter chill, relax and sit quietly or meet new people. You are invited to a warm welcome space at Redeemer Church in Beeston (in the Old Town Hall opp the library). The sessions are being held every Friday between 1pm - 3pm until the end of March. Everyone is welcome to come and … [Read more...]
Kind hearted Nan knits winter hats for local school class
Clifton school children have been treated to hand knitted hats thanks to their class teacher and her nan teaming up to help keep her class even warmer this winter. Miss Taylor, Year 5 teacher and English Lead at Whitegate Primary School in Clifton, and her Nan – known as “Poppa Nan” worked … [Read more...]
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