Highbank Primary School in Clifton were one of many schools with children from Year 2 to Year 6 contributing to the National Literacy Trust’s Great Green Read non-fiction writing project. This environment-themed piece of writing drew in hundreds of entries, inspired by their own environmental … [Read more...]
Burntstump Seely C of E Academy take World Book Day a dance step further!
Children at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy took inspiration from World Book Day to explore stories through dance and drama. With help from a professional performer Amy Ledger, from West End Workshops, children used a variety of dance, freeze frames and tableau to recreate story book … [Read more...]
Crematorium raises £12K for hospice from metal recycling scheme
Bramcote Crematorium has donated £12,000 to Nottinghamshire Hospice, which was raised last year through the recycling of metal recovered during the cremation process. Each year the crematorium chooses a charity to benefit from a scheme in which artificial joints, dental implants, brass coffin … [Read more...]
Nottingham Clean Champions – Clifton East and West
The first event of 2023 took place on Saturday 21st January and goodness, what a result! With 13 volunteers on hand to help (including 3 Lark Hill seniors) we cleared a total of 21 bags from the following areas: Gardendale from McDonalds to the top and back! Clifton Lane (Lark Hill … [Read more...]
Lowdham Horticultural Society Spring Show
Lowdham Horticultural Society Spring Show is being held on Sun 2nd April at Lowdham Village Hall (NG14 7DB) from 1pm–3.30pm. Come along and enjoy this traditional village family event. It is such a delight to be greeted by the lovely sight and smell of all the Spring flowers, especially after the … [Read more...]
Broxtowe’s second community climate gathering
"Energising and optimistic" was just one quote gathered from the second Successful Broxtowe Community Climate Forum which took place at Round Hill School on January 26th 2023. The event saw over 23 different groups give a 2 minute pitch about what their group does and what help they needed, or … [Read more...]
Garden waste service now open and price frozen for a fourth year
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s garden waste service is now open for new and existing customers with the price held for a fourth year from 2020 that gives gardeners regular green bin collections for less than 77p a week. All customers can sign up or re-subscribe now at … [Read more...]
Mysterious Nottingham: The City of London!
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has published a book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting various mysterious or haunted locations. This month we're going on a detour into the City of London! I … [Read more...]
Reach Rushcliffe funding to fight social isolation and loneliness
A coffee club that helps to reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst over 55s has received support from a Reach Rushcliffe grant enabling the group to grow and flourish with over 30 attendees now meeting up each week. Residents can meet new people and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed and … [Read more...]
Another interesting talk with the East Leake WI
We were delighted to welcome another superb turnout to our February meeting, including seven visitors, to hear Jo Golby’s talk “A Design for Life”. Jo captivated her audience as, dressed for the part, she recounted the life of Laura Ashley. It was fascinating to hear the inspirations behind her … [Read more...]
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