The first-ever Rudd Award winners were announced at a special ceremony this month, with 19 Ruddington favourites celebrated for their contribution to the local community. The inaugural Rudd Awards, organised by Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP), took place at a special awards evening … [Read more...]
Mayor thanks crafters for sustainable poppies
The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack has thanked knitters and felters across the Borough for making hundreds of sustainable red poppies that now decorate wreaths that will be laid at Remembrance Day events and reflections. Her Remembrance Day Appeal saw a wonderful response from crafters … [Read more...]
Bingham school smashes last year’s donations for local foodbank
With the cost-of-living crisis in the UK affecting one in 10 families, Toot Hill School in Bingham – which is part of the Nova Education Trust – has been involved in a special reverse Christmas advent calendar for a second year in succession. The concept sees those taking part giving instead of … [Read more...]
Children at Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School delighted as fellow pupil wins a Christmas Card competition
It’s snow joke-Louise is the tops with her snowman design! Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School children entered a competition to design a Christmas card for the Silverwood Care Home on Imperial Road, Beeston, and were delighted when their fellow pupil won the competition! Louise Zhu, age … [Read more...]
Over 5,000 items donated as part of 200 Degrees’ Swap Shop initiative
More than 5,000 new, unused and unopened hygiene items were donated, as part of 200 Degrees Coffee’s annual Swap Shop initiative, in exchange for a free cup of coffee. The event, which took place on Tuesday 6 December across all 18 coffee shops, saw customers and local businesses donate … [Read more...]
Nottingham Girls’ Academy teacher invited to Libya to share expertise
Maths teacher, Sara Elharm, from Nottingham Girls’ Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust, was invited by The Libyan Association for Educational Sciences, who work closely with the Minister of Education within the Libyan government, to present at a forum and share her expertise. The Libyan … [Read more...]
Toot Hill School compete at National Swimming Competition
On Saturday 19th November, nine boys from Toot Hill School, travelled to the London Aquatic centre (home to the 2012 Olympics) to take part in the English Schools National finals. Only 30 schools from the whole country qualify for each event and Toot Hill had boys qualify for both the freestyle … [Read more...]
Play and Fitness Areas Opens at Pasture Road Recreation Ground
On Saturday 29th October at 11.30am the Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor David Grindell officially opened the new play and fitness areas at Pasture Road Recreation Ground in Stapleford. The play area will benefit young people from the surrounding area, providing a safe place for outdoor play and … [Read more...]
New goals for Ruddington Colts F.C thanks to local funding
Local football club Ruddington Colts are celebrating thanks to the Co-op's local community fund and Ruddington Parish Council. Ruddington Colts F.C are based in Ruddington, and have over 20 teams ranging from U7’s to a men’s senior side. They also run a soccer school for younger children on … [Read more...]
Bingham schoolchildren dancing their way to Christmas with help of former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer
The pupils at Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham have been dancing their way towards the festive period with a little help from a former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer. Robin Windsor, a Latin and ballroom dancer, was in Strictly from 2010 to 2013 and danced with celebrities Patsy … [Read more...]
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