Since we moved the signal box last October, we have done a lot of hard work on restoration. The most urgent work, given that it was wintertime, was to refurbish the windows (10 frames containing 76 glass panes). They needed stripping, preparing and painting. Many needed substantial bits of new wood … [Read more...]
“Hang-out with a Real T. rex” – Exhibition at Nottingham is on the look-out for 100 volunteers
One hundred people who are interested in getting up close and personal with a gigantic 67 million-year-old beast are being sought this summer. After the roaring success of hosting the Dinosaurs of China exhibition, Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum is showcasing a world exclusive exhibition, … [Read more...]
Primary Schools across the country are invited to join a virtual ‘Celebration of Education’ week 14-18th June
Event provides workshops with world class authors and educational professionals for children, parents and staff A week-long virtual event has been organised by a Nottinghamshire primary multi-academy trust, inviting schools to join in a celebration of the work of those within the education sector … [Read more...]
Could you help Barnardo’s support care experienced young people in Nottingham?
Barnardo’s are working with Nottingham City Council to recruit Supported Lodgings providers from Nottingham and the surrounding area. Supported Lodgings is an important accommodation option, offering a home and family environment to young people leaving care, as they make the transition to more … [Read more...]
NG11 Clean Champions – May update!
Dedicated volunteer residents of Clifton East and West continue to help keep areas of NG11 litter free, in particular the following areas are cleared weekly/fortnightly or monthly: Lark Hill grounds, Nobel Road Community, Barton Green, A453 from Fox Covert to Silverdale island, Clifton Village, … [Read more...]
Colourful planters provide much needed funds for local charity
During the past year, a local man from Burton Joyce has been busy creating colourful beer keg planters to raise money for charity. A Burton Joyce resident, who would like to remain anonymous under the alias of Dave Brents, has been busy recycling used beer kegs into planters to raise money for … [Read more...]
Nottingham born designer Emma Britton Pops Up with a Shop in John Lewis
Nottingham born designer Emma Britton is delighted to reveal that she has been offered a Pop-Up shop in the Nottingham branch of John Lewis later this month. She will be launching a brand new elegant glassware collection called Silver Birch all decorated in her local studio in Ilkeston, … [Read more...]
Give back a Cake and Chat
Can you help the Rosie May Foundation bring joy into the life of a lonely person? You may have seen or heard about Rosie, our little Pink Tuk Tuk? Throughout lockdown she has been busy helping vulnerable people in our local community, delivering prescriptions, groceries, fish and chips and most … [Read more...]
Clifton Facebook bidding page raised over £32K in 7 years
Charlotte Batterham set up the Clifton Bidding Bargain Page on Facebook in 2014. This page is dedicated to raising money and donating gifts to multiple different local charities. Over the years she has raised over an astonishing £32,000! For those of you who haven’t seen it, the Facebook group is … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Borough Council working with E.ON to bring further empty homes back into use
Rushcliffe Borough Council is working with E.ON with the aim of helping owners of long-term empty homes bring them back into use. The authority has joined up with its Empty Homes Team to provide a comprehensive package of support, financial assistance and project management to accelerate action … [Read more...]
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