During the run up to Christmas 2022 our WI members enjoyed a range of events and activities including our annual Christmas Lunch which, this year, was held at the Kings Arms, Hathern where a very festive and enjoyable time was had by all. We also hosted the Soar Valley Group of WIs Carol Service … [Read more...]
New council homes completed in Clifton
Residents will soon be moving into their brand-new council apartments in Clifton. The 36 one-bedroom apartments, which are in high demand in the area, will go to people on Nottingham’s council house waiting list. The flats, owned by Nottingham City Council, have been built on the former … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce children help protect the future!
In honour of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and as part of her Green Canopy initiative, children with the help of parents planted 90 saplings, kindly donated by the Woodland Trust, on the river bank at Burton Joyce on November 27th. Despite days of wind and rain beforehand, the morning dawned … [Read more...]
‘Yule not find us closed this Christmas’ says Slimming World group
When you’re trying to lose weight the holiday season can be a particularly challenging time. And that’s why Slimming World Consultant Sacha says her group won’t be shutting up shop for the festive season. Sacha, who runs the Clifton Slimming World groups every Wednesday morning, Wednesday … [Read more...]
Tree Planting at Chetwynd Road Recreation Ground
The Mayor was joined by schoolchildren from the eco-club at Chetwynd Spencer Academy on the 25th November, to plant 15 native standard trees and 3,000 native bulbs and hedge plants. The planting event was part of "The Queens Green canopy" initative, in honour of the Platinum Jubilee of the late … [Read more...]
Local man competes in Para Badminton World Championships
A member of the team at Specsavers’ support office in Nottingham has recently competed for England in the Para Badminton World Championships in Tokyo. Owen Kilburn, 31 took part in three contests in the Wheelchair 1 category during the Japan games, which ran from 1st to 6th November. The finance … [Read more...]
Robert Miles Junior School benefits from Veolia Orchard Campaign
This summer Veolia, in partnership with the community action charity Groundwork, launched a new campaign to help schools blossom with biodiversity and join a national network of orchards. Since the call went out across the country to sign up, Veolia has donated 500 trees to over 100 primary, … [Read more...]
Bunny Improvement Group win commemorative bench
Local community group Bunny Improvement Group, has won a special commemorative seating bench from value garden centre Cherry Lane Bradmore. The competition ran as part of Cherry Lane’s 21st anniversary celebrations earlier this year, and invited customers to nominate a worthy cause in their … [Read more...]
East Leake Folk Club (ELFs) – Not just folk!
ELFs was formed in January 2010 and consists of a group of friends, mainly from the village of East Leake, who meet on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month in the room off the courtyard of the Nag’s Head pub (14 Main Street, LE12 6PG) in East Leake. We enjoy playing and singing … [Read more...]
Celebrating the return of the Stilton Stumble!
It may have been a couple of years since our last Stilton Stumble but enthusiasm for our event was just as great as ever. Over 250 runners turned out on a Sunday morning to take on the 10k route through the beautiful countryside around Cropwell Bishop and Colston Bassett. For those who remember … [Read more...]
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