ExtraCare’s Lark Hill Retirement Village and 17 further ExtraCare locations have joined a national awareness campaign. For the first time, operators across the UK’s Integrated Retirement Community sector are speaking with one voice — launching a coordinated campaign to redefine how society sees … [Read more...]
Gotham students get hands-on with housebuilding
Pupils from Gotham Primary School swapped the classroom for the construction site recently as they enjoyed an exciting visit to Davidsons Homes’ development in Gotham. Kitted out in hi-vis vests and hard hats, the children were given a unique behind-the-scenes look at how new homes are built at … [Read more...]
Summer Holiday Fun at Cotgrave Country Park
As part of our continued community involvement, we are organising a few events, all free of charge, at the country park for August. We have a new, and interactive Nature Trail. We will be having two sessions where help and materials will be available to encourage families to make use of this … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe glass recycling at the kerbside on its way!
Rushcliffe households are set to benefit from new Simpler Recycling legislation that is set to see kerbside glass collections introduced from outside their homes from later this year. By March 2026, all councils in Nottinghamshire will have the collection in place. Rushcliffe Borough Council … [Read more...]
NOTTINGHAM PANTHERS CHARITIES: 2025-26 SEASON
Nottingham Panthers are proud to announce our Charity of the Year and our eight Charities of the Month for the 2025-26 season. The response was simply outstanding with over 100 different charities put forward by supporters. The chosen charities are as follows... Charity of the Year: Switch … [Read more...]
Abbey Road School participates in 24-hour Bike Challenge
On Friday 4th July, pupils from Abbey Road School in West Bridgford, undertook the Great Abbey Road 24-hour Bike Challenge to raise money for Young Minds as well as the school charity. The event was organised by Abbey Road Bike Club’s lead school teacher Mrs Dussek, parent volunteer Lou Knapper … [Read more...]
Recipe book co-produced by Broxtowe wins award
A recipe book sharing stories of food, heritage and culture from across five European cities, including Broxtowe, has won an international award. ‘Cooking and Culture!' won first place in the ‘Best Plurinational Book in the World’ category at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Lisbon in … [Read more...]
Local couple raise more than £6,000 for Alzheimer’s Society
Fiskerton couple Kevin and Victoria Osbon have undertaken a mammoth effort for charity, raising more than £6,000 for Alzheimer’s Society after losing three people close to their hearts. Kevin, 60, supported by his wife Victoria, also 60, successfully completed his challenge of walking over 900 km … [Read more...]
Boxer becomes double World Champion in Hungary
Local resident, Taylor Brown, recently became a World Champion in two different weight divisions at the WFC World Championships in Baja, Hungary, following the award of a £1,000 grant from Broxtowe Borough Council. Competing as part of a group of 24 young boxers from Revolution Gym, based in … [Read more...]
MP visits Calverton Sewage Treatment Works
Michelle Welsh MP recently visited Calverton Sewage Treatment Works after Severn Trent completed their £5million improvement works at the site in Nottinghamshire. A whole host of improvements have been made to the site, including new pumps to help the site cope better with increased demand, as … [Read more...]