A wave of Alzheimer’s Society fundraisers turned Wollaton Park, Nottingham blue on Saturday 7 October 2023 at the charity’s Memory Walk, to help end the devastation caused by dementia. TV star and BAFTA award-winning actor Vicky McClure MBE was joined by actor and comedian Paddy McGuinness and … [Read more...]
Local war memorials in memory of the fallen
In 1914 the population of East Leake was about 800, of which 124 young men between the ages of 16 and 40 volunteered or were conscripted into the Forces to fight in what was later named the Great War. The Roll of Honour which stands in front of the Methodist Church lists their names. … [Read more...]
So, what exactly is the u3a?
The u3a is simply an opportunity for retired and semi-retired people to come together to share activities, widen their horizons, learn new skills and make new friends. In September 2021, having been retired for a while and more recently widowed, I decided to join the Calverton and District u3a. … [Read more...]
Out and About: Woodborough Hall
Woodborough Hall is a Grade II* Listed Hall and is located in the charming, picturesque village of Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, approx. 7 miles north-east of Nottingham. It is documented that a fortress was constructed, around the 7th century AD, on the site where the property now stands. … [Read more...]
£15,369 boost for Broxtowe Community Fund
A community fund which has been set up to help community groups and organisations who provide support to local people in Broxtowe has been given a welcome boost, thanks to a £15,369 donation from Efficiency East Midlands (EEM). The Broxtowe Community Fund (BCF) has been set up by The Mayor of … [Read more...]
Country Park water colour painting session reaches out
A water colour painting session at Rushcliffe Country Park is the latest success story from Rushcliffe Social Prescribing team’s Friendship Calendar and Reach Rushcliffe to further tackle social isolation. The Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) initiative funded the session last month as over dozen … [Read more...]
Cabinet confirms Rushcliffe golden anniversary celebrations
Rushcliffe Borough Council will celebrate its 50-year anniversary throughout 2024 at its major events and focus on milestones and individuals who have made a real difference to Rushcliffe communities. The Borough's existing events programme for 2024 will contain a Golden 50th Anniversary theme at … [Read more...]
Plans for Edwalton Community Hall given green light
Plans for a new Community Hall in Edwalton that will benefit many of its new communities and wider West Bridgford has been given the green light. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Planning Committee approved proposals at its meeting on Thursday 12 October that will see the site home to a meeting … [Read more...]
Local Choir’s Visit to York
West Bridgford Social Singers' new session got off to a flying start with a three day visit to York at the end of September, where they performed to a capacity audience at a concert in Poppleton Methodist Church, raising nearly £700 for church funds in the process. Later in the weekend, they … [Read more...]
Local schools raise over £4,000 for Guatemalan students
This July, both Lady Bay Primary School and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy celebrated the end of term with vibrant Spanish-themed festivals, all in support of The School of Hope in Guatemala. At Lady Bay Primary School, students assembled to learn about the impactful work happening at The School of … [Read more...]
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