A Nottingham woman is currently cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise £10,000 in support of a city therapeutic horticulture scheme. Growing Forward CIC is a social and therapeutic horticulture project based in community gardens in Bobbers Mill and Clifton. Working closely with local … [Read more...]
Thousands lined the streets with colour for Notts Pride
A colourful march through the streets of Nottingham last Saturday (11 September) saw thousands of people celebrate Pride and the region’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. Going back to its roots, organisers worked closely with Nottingham City Council to put on the signature march through the city … [Read more...]
Join the East Leake village litter pick
Help to keep East Leake tidy by joining the village litter pick! Taking place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September, locals will be gathering together for a village litter pick to rid the streets of rubbish and harmful objects to wildlife. There will be two littler pick sessions each day, … [Read more...]
Climate Report must trigger action for nature
When absorbing news as negative as that following the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) it can be difficult to remain hopeful. The headlines came as evidence of the effects the report spells out - wildfires, floods and dangerous heatwaves - are clear to us all, so … [Read more...]
New life-saving equipment installed in Beeston
A life-saving defibrillator has been installed on Central Avenue in Beeston. With the help of local Councillors Steve and Barbara Carr, and in partnership with the Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT) Beeston is now equipped with a new defibrillator. Councillors Steve and Barbara have already set up, … [Read more...]
Severn Trent Community Fund awards £10,000 to LGBTQ+ project
Severn Trent’s Community Fund has awarded Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire based Circus Strong, an LGBTQ+ friendly circus and aerial skills community organisation, with £10,000. The funding will provide support for a circus skills programme, that’s specifically designed to support the transgender … [Read more...]
A full season of cricket for Calverton
Unlike 2020, when the Covid pandemic played havoc with the season, cricket in 2021 has fared better, although some restrictions still had to apply. As a consequence, a full programme of cricket has been possible and by the time you read this article, the season will be over. The introduction of … [Read more...]
Skaters embrace official celebrations at Country Park’s new skate park!
Beginners, women and girls joined together at Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park to have a go at the sport as part of official opening celebrations on Saturday August 14. The sessions were provided by Skate Nottingham and included women, girls, non-binary and LGBTQ+, with instructors on … [Read more...]
Local History: Did you go to Secondary school in West Bridgford?
If you or a member of your family attended the school on Loughborough Road you may have learned in the same building but it may not have had the same name! The original Board school, the forerunner of the present school, was opened in 1895 in premises on Musters Road and by 1908 Nottingham … [Read more...]
Ruddington allotment project receives vital Reach Rushcliffe funding
A group that manages a Ruddington allotment has received vital funding from Reach Rushcliffe to help redevelop their gardening space to aid local residents’ health and mental wellbeing. The Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Group run a plot at the Ruddington Paradise Gardens Allotments that has … [Read more...]
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