The Rosie May Foundation has been awarded a £1,000 grant by the Virgin Media O2 Together which was distributed by Neighbourly ahead of ‘Thank You Day’ on Sunday 4 July. Virgin Media O2 is supporting hundreds of local charities across the UK as the nation emerges from the pandemic. The £500,000 … [Read more...]
Sponsorship required to help kick off new team
A local junior sports team are looking for sponsorship for a new football kit. Balls, bibs, cones and kits… There are many different aspects to think about when starting to play competitive football for the first time. Now, at the age of 8, and after many of the boys and girls have trained every … [Read more...]
Who wouldn’t want to work for me?!
Reesha Armstead is a local friendly and hardworking volunteer from East Leake. Below she talks about how vital support assistants are for individuals like herself who live with a disability. I live with my husband in Costock (near East Leake) and have two daughters. I’m someone who everyone seems … [Read more...]
Builder’s cash funds film nights for Calverton pupils
Pupils at a Calverton infant school are set to enjoy movie nights, following a donation from a housebuilder. Manor Park Infant and Nursery school will host a series of outdoor cinematic events after receiving a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes Nottingham, as part of its long-running Community … [Read more...]
Toot Hill classroom learning assistant completes Channel relay swim for charity
A classroom learning assistant from a Bingham secondary school has just returned from one of the most physically enduring challenges in Europe. Helen Timmins from Toot Hill School - part of the Nova Education Trust - swam the English Channel this month as part of the Channel Belles relay team, … [Read more...]
East Leake Youth Group on a journey to raise funds for charity
They will walk (run, swim, cycle, paddle) 500 miles … and 1,500 more. The Youth Group at St Mary’s Church in East Leake are clocking up 2,000 miles to raise money for local charity, the Friary. Below the organiser explains more. This summer our youth group at St Mary’s are working together on a … [Read more...]
Nottingham confirmed as next stop for National Heart Movement Tour
Iconic American bus supporting the nation’s post-pandemic recovery, will help combat mental health issues experienced during the pandemic. In July 2021, The Heart Movement (Community Interest Company) is set to visit The Roar Movement, Killsick Junior School, The Pythian Club, Heathfield … [Read more...]
Scarecrows spark another great summer day for Burton Joyce
During the weekend of the 12th June, Burton Joyce held another successful instalment of their annual Scarecrow Festival. The event was organised by Girlguiding leaders Emily Jephson and her mother Jane Jephson along with help from others. During the Saturday, locals purchased a map from Burton … [Read more...]
Poodle reunited with owner thanks to local volunteers
When Ernie a beloved pet poodle went missing at 8pm on 27th June, locals went into overdrive to help find him. Owner Karen was frantically trying to track him down. Ernie is a young nervous dog who is frightened of strangers, so he was going to prove tricky to find. Searching for most of the … [Read more...]
Izzy walks 268 miles in support of Mental Health Charities
On 31 May, 18-year-old Izzy from West Bridgford, set off on an epic challenge to raise money for two mental health charities. The Pennine Way is a hiking route from the heart of Derbyshire, Edale to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. Izzy walked this 268 mile route solo, carrying her own … [Read more...]
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