Bunny Church Fabric Fundraisers invite you to their annual Festive Food and Gift Fayre. Saturday 16 November 2019. 10.30 am – 3.00 pm. St Mary’s the Virgin, Bunny. Admission – Adults £1, accompanied children (under 16) free. There will be gifts galore – gourmet chocolate, artisan savoury … [Read more...]
Over 5,000 free trees to be distributed across Rushcliffe
Over 5,000 free trees will be distributed to householders and parishes across Rushcliffe in the coming weeks after thousands responded to Rushcliffe Borough Council’s environmental campaign. The summer months saw over 2,500 households successfully apply for up to two free Crab Apple or Rowan … [Read more...]
Local resident completes Three Peak Challenge
From October 11th-13th, West Bridgford resident, Pete Ford, completed the Three Peaks Challenge of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in aid of the Professional Cricketers’ and Tom Maynard Trusts. Pete had previously completed long distance bike rides in 2015 and 2017 in support of … [Read more...]
Wilford Village Festival of Fireworks
This year the annual firework display will be held on Saturday 9th November 2019 at Nottingham Moderns Rugby Ground, next to the Ferry Inn in Wilford Village. A tram stop overlooks the site. Always a fantastic display by Crescendo Fireworks, but not one but two displays. Stand by for ‘Rocket … [Read more...]
No Shave Movember
Celebrities celebrate the moustache in the name of men’s health Globally recognised stars have linked up with men’s health charity, Movember, to champion the moustache in all its glorious forms and encourage people to get involved in this year’s campaign. In true Movember fashion, the charity … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly wrapping paper
Last year it was estimated that 108 million rolls of Christmas paper were thrown out by Brits. Even the most well-intentioned of us may not be aware that most wrapping paper cannot be recycled, specifically paper that contains plastic, foil, dye, glitter or left-over sticky tape. … [Read more...]
The Grand’s Steve Parker “braves the shave” for Macmillan
Steve Parker from Bullwell in Nottingham, who is a kitchen porter at The Grand care centre in West Bridgford, has 'braved the shave' for leading cancer charity Macmillan. Steve who is a cancer survivor himself wanted to give something back to the charity for all the support that he … [Read more...]
App fighting food waste celebrates saving 1 million meals nationwide
Nottingham Restaurants and Retailers prevent 22,500 kg of CO2 emissions with app Too Good To Go. Food waste fighting app Too Good To Go has announced that it has saved 1 million meals in the UK since its launch in 2016, 9,006 of which were in Nottingham. By saving 9,006 meals, Too Good To Go … [Read more...]
Hey pumpkin, what now?
Transforming a pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern is one of the highlights of Halloween. However, after the spooky holiday we need to figure out what to do with our little scary face creations. Pumpkins are actually really great for many reasons; in fact, they taste good and they’re super healthy! … [Read more...]
Remember, remember bonfire night but make sure it’s legal and safe
If you’re planning a bonfire for the forthcoming Guy Fawkes celebrations, either at home or a larger public event, make sure what you burn is both legal and safe, says the Environment Agency. Spare a thought too for the wildlife as hedgehogs, toads, frogs, lizards and snakes may have nestled … [Read more...]
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