The Bookcase in Lowdham celebrated Independent Bookshop Week as part of their annual book festival in June with a fantastic programme of author events. Local families enjoyed a Magic Science session and local author Karen Swann shared her beautiful story The Tale of the Whale in a special session … [Read more...]
East Leake Basketball Club celebrates its two year anniversary
In June, East Leake Basketball Club celebrated its two year anniversary! Formed by East Leake residents in 2022 with the purpose of providing a fun and welcoming environment for local people to play basketball, its players are aged 16-50+ with a range of abilities and experience. “We’re lucky to … [Read more...]
First community two-minute litter picking station installed
A public litter picking station which allows residents to safely, quickly and cleanly dispose of discarded litter has been installed as the first of its kind in Rushcliffe. The facility in the grounds of The Grange in Radcliffe on Trent has been introduced by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) as … [Read more...]
Solar energy helps power Bingham Festival
Solar energy took centre stage, helping to power B-festival thanks to the sporting community at Bingham Town Sports Club and renewable energy experts Geo Green Power. Bingham Festival, fast becoming a cornerstone in the local music calendar, used solar panels and a low-emission battery system on … [Read more...]
Butterflies need our help
People of a certain age will remember when a day’s or night’s drive in the summer months would leave your car’s windscreen and numberplate covered with dead insects, but not these days; evidence gathered from numberplates indicates a 78% drop in insect numbers over the last 20 years. This decline is … [Read more...]
Two long serving RNLI members rewarded for their efforts
2024 marks 200 years of the RNLI; a vital nationwide institution which is dedicated to water safety. Predominantly run by volunteers, the RNLI have presented a number of Long Service medals this year to mark the celebrations. The West Bridgford Branch was delighted to present a 50 years’ service … [Read more...]
Celebrated author Paul Linnet visits two local primary schools
Children at Lady Bay Primary School and Pierrepont Gamston Primary School had a fantastic treat on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th June, as renowned author Paul Linnet, best known for the popular "Super Tato" series which he writes with the talented Sue Hendra, paid them a visit at both … [Read more...]
Volunteer Drivers Needed – Make a Difference!
Rushcliffe Community & Voluntary Service are looking for caring and dedicated volunteer drivers to help older and vulnerable people to get out and about and take part in their communities. Your time and kindness can make a world of difference to someone in need. What We Need: Flexible Hours: … [Read more...]
Bereavement support groups in Rushcliffe
In Rushcliffe, there was a significant need for bereavement support, as traditional avenues were difficult to access and mainstream services lacked specialised assistance. To address this, Rushcliffe Social Prescribers established support groups offering solace, understanding, and companionship. … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy a ‘flying visit’ from Coleen Hempson
In June, a large number of members and three visitors welcomed Coleen Hempson who gave a very interesting and informative talk about East Midlands Airport. It was fascinating to hear about how the airport had grown over the years from a humble airstrip to the international passenger and cargo … [Read more...]
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