Original target of £1000 smashed as total rises to £2300! Children at Hillside Primary & Nursery School in Hucknall have been raising money for a defibrillator to be located on the school gates following their work on a ‘Healthy Hearts’ topic. Their ‘Healthy Hearts’ topic looked at the form … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park now open!
Skaters, scooter riders and BMXers are celebrating as Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park is now open! The £210,000 project has been funded by Rushcliffe Borough Council and supported by Skate Nottingham, Canvas Spaces, and VIA East Midlands. It has been praised as another landmark facility … [Read more...]
Double floor penthouses with waterside views remain at Nottingham development
An iconic waterfront development next door to Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and on the banks of the River Trent is down to its last few apartments and penthouses with over 75% sold. Nestled in the sought-after location of West Bridgford in Nottingham, which was revealed as one of the most … [Read more...]
St George flag ready to be unfurled as England head into the Euros
Nottingham’s 60-foot St George’s flag is to be unfurled on the Council House today (Friday 11th June) in preparation for the European 2020 Championships. The flag, believed to be the largest of its kind in the country, is the one used by the Council to celebrate St George’s Day every year and to … [Read more...]
Local astronomer captures solar eclipse
On June 10th the British Isle was treated to an annular partial eclipse which took place between 10am and 12:30pm, and an astronomer has captured the scene from Nottinghamshire. Astronomer Michael Knowles from Mansfield photographed and documented the experience this morning, managing to still … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Borough Council shortlisted for national award for speed of vital COVID-19 grants to businesses
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Finance and Revenues teams have been shortlisted for a national award for reaching out to local businesses quickly and effectively during COVID-19 distributing vital central government grant funding. The authority will now be in the running for a CCLA/Room151 Impact … [Read more...]
Local author releases book to raise money for children’s charity
A few months ago, the local news shared the story of an author from Barton in Fabis who had released a book titled Bush-Hog Tails. Each copy includes her own woodland illustrations and the proceeds from every sale goes to wildlife charities. So far, she has raised over £3,000. Victoria grew up … [Read more...]
Upcoming East Leake Challenge walks
Dennis Fox was a Parish Council member and keen walker who created a circular 17.75 mile walk around East Leake for the Millennium celebrations in 2000. Dennis named the walk "The East Leake Challenge" and he first led it on 18th June 2000. It is a circular route following the ridges which … [Read more...]
Popular Sunday Market at events venue The Garage Chilwell now open every weekend
Sunday Markets are now running every weekend at the former Barton bus garage in Chilwell. The markets run between 10am and 2pm and feature local, independent artisan traders. There are two different events, The Sunday Fine Food & Craft Market which takes place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of … [Read more...]
Things to do at William Lee Memorial Park and Wildlife Area Calverton
The William Lee Memorial Village Hall in Calverton is available to hire for parties, meetings and gatherings with seating for 200 in rows, 120 if seated at tables and 250 non seating. There is a stage at the far end of the hall which is used for local amateur dramatic productions, film nights and … [Read more...]
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