A local man is aiming to row an astonishing 1 million metres on his indoor rowing machine in aid of the Nottingham University Hospitals Charity. President of the Nottingham Rowing Club, Tony Lorrimer came up with the idea of challenging himself to row 1 million metres at home which he aims … [Read more...]
Over 1,000 food parcels reach homes of vulnerable people in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council is continuing to reach vulnerable people isolating in their homes in the city with vital food supplies – with around 1,250 parcels delivered so far. Over a thousand people have now called the City Council to request help during the coronavirus pandemic. Almost 300 of those … [Read more...]
Nottingham Playhouse reaches out to care homes
East Midlands theatre broadens community work in face of coronavirus A newly-launched scheme called Playhouse Pen Pals will encourage creatives from across the East Midlands to send letters, stories and drawings to the vulnerable and elderly. The idea came as part of the Playhouse’s plans to … [Read more...]
Beauty out of ugliness – museum’s knitted Covid-19 set to ‘go viral’
Helen Brownett, Textile Artist & Technical Demonstrator at the Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington, Nottingham, has designed her own version of a Covid-19 virus – and knitted it in 3D on one of the museum’s antique circular knitting machines. Helen put the finishing touches to the blue … [Read more...]
Masks for the Masses
It is in these uncertain times that Footfalls wants to give something back to a city that has given us so much. We are very excited to announce Masks for the Masses, a new initiative to help supply masks to key workers and organisations in Nottingham and the surrounding … [Read more...]
How a Nottingham Care Home helped 78-year-old resident beat Coronavirus
A GOOD supply of tea and biscuits, decorated PPE and music are just some of the tactics a specialist care home in Nottingham used to help a 78-year-old dementia patient successfully recover from coronavirus. Sandra Whitcombe’s family has applauded the care she received while a resident at Church … [Read more...]
Leawood Manor care home unveils new extension
Nottingham care home, Leawood Manor, is celebrating the completion of a brand new, 8 bedroom extension, meeting the call for more personal care support facilities for people in the local area. The extension marks the end of a wider, entire home refurb project following an £800,000 investment by … [Read more...]
Want to be a ‘Dear Friend’?
For many people isolation is a difficult process, even if we are in the home we love. Imagine being in hospital during this time and not being able to receive visitors. Even if we know the restrictions will help us stay safe, the days must be very long. Why not write a letter to someone … [Read more...]
Portland Staff Supporting the Community As Well As Vulnerable Learners
Staff from Portland College in Nottingham have been busy making full face masks for staff members and have even donated some locally too. Whilst we at Portland are still working hard to protect our most vulnerable learners with key worker parents each day, even throughout the Easter holidays, we … [Read more...]
Waste and Recycling workers delighted by public support as #StreetSmiles spread across the UK
Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, has launched #StreetSmiles to recognise the outstanding contribution of waste and recycling workers carrying out essential services as the pandemic continues. Support from the public has already been overwhelming with people all … [Read more...]
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