On Saturday 30 November East Leake Village Hall held their Christmas Fair. It’s always an extremely popular event in the community and this year’s proved to be bigger than ever. As well as the 22 sellers, selling a wide range of items, the hall was able to run several fundraising tables with the … [Read more...]
Local Women’s Choir break record at contest in America
A local group of singers have broken a ‘barbershop record’ by becoming the first female chorus in England to make the women’s barbershop world finals, earning a ninth place medal. 72 women from Lace City Chorus, travelled to Kansas City in America to represent the UK and Netherlands at the Sweet … [Read more...]
Over 12,000 free trees delivered to Rushcliffe residents since 2018
Over 12,000 trees have been distributed to Rushcliffe residents since the start of 2018 as part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) ever popular free tree scheme. This year’s scheme ran over the summer where householders could apply for a free hazel, crab apple or wild cherry tree to plant in … [Read more...]
School children join the action to look after their local environment
Children from Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School have been supporting community efforts during Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, in partnership with the local council and Nottinghamshire police. The annual week of action seeks to raise awareness about what constitutes antisocial … [Read more...]
Successful 2024 for Local Clean Champions in Clifton East & West
Nottingham Clean Champions - Clifton East & West rounded off an effective 2024 with more volunteers joining teams throughout the year. As of the 7th December, a total of 1,583 bags had been collected including 159 bags from the Wilford team. Some of the areas covered included: Wilford, … [Read more...]
Improvement works completed at Shelford Village Hall
Shelford Village Hall has undergone a series of improvement works funded by the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to ensure the building remains safe and accessible for community use. Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) allocated over £15,700 in REPF funding to Shelford Parish Council matched … [Read more...]
77-year-old strongman named as finalist at National Fitness Awards
Graham Parrington, a fitness instructor at the Holme Pierrepont Country Park gym, has been shortlisted at the National Fitness Awards in the Outstanding Achievement category. Graham competes regularly in UK calisthenics competitions, where is always the oldest competitor, vying for medals against … [Read more...]
The Core Centre runners up at local awards ceremony
The Core Centre, based within the Working Men’s Club in Calverton, were recently crowded runners up in the ‘Outstanding Community Project’ Award at the Pride of Gedling Awards. Two of the amazing volunteers (Lisa and Jenny - photographed below) attended on Core’s behalf to collect the fantastic … [Read more...]
French School Teachers Discover Nottingham
A group of 50 teachers from schools across France visited Nottingham recently with a mission to discover what Nottingham has to offer it's school children and they were suitably impressed. Nottingham Host Families and Robin Hood aka Ezekial Bone have been working together to promote Nottingham … [Read more...]
It’s time to apply for your child’s reception or year 3 school place
Applications for September 2025 places are now open for children living in Nottinghamshire. If your child turns 5 between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026 or you have a child in year 2 in an infant school you can apply now. Parents have until Wednesday 15 January 2025, to submit their on-time … [Read more...]
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