At our January meeting Ann Featherstone gave an interesting talk on the history of pantomime. Originating in Italy, Panto is now predominantly a British phenomenon. Although sometimes staged in a few other countries, no-one likes a Panto quite like the Brits - and the Americans are totally … [Read more...]
Calverton Village Get Together 2023
The 2023 Calverton Village Get Together will take place on Sunday 14th May 2023 at the Calverton Scout & Guide Building, Main Street, Calverton NG14 6LU. Due to Covid restrictions in early 2022, last year’s event was held in July and it turned out to be something of a super … [Read more...]
Tree of Trees Honouring Queen Elizabeth’s Memory
The Mayor of Broxtowe took part in a special tree planting event with the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, accompanied by children from Foxwood Academy. The tree was planted at Bramcote Hills Park on Thursday 2 February. The Hazel tree is from the 21 metre ‘Tree of Trees’ sculpture designed by … [Read more...]
Local History: Crimea Memorial
The Monument to Beeston soldiers of the Crimean War was erected on Whit Monday 1857 in Beeston churchyard. An obelisk on a pedestal of Mansfield stone with marble panels, it was paid for by subscription by Beeston people. Tantalisingly, the names of the subscribers are only listed in a document … [Read more...]
Teen through to finals to find the UK’s top young chef
A young aspiring chef from Nottinghamshire is celebrating after being crowned the winner of a competition to find the region’s most talented young chefs. Ella Lovejoy, 15, from Toot Hill School in Bingham, beat tough competition and will now head to London in March to represent the East Midlands … [Read more...]
Dining out: Colombo Street
I located Colombo Street Restaurant & Bar in Nottingham and they were very proud to show me their authentic cuisine, including products and spices imported from Sri Lanka. The menu lists starters, main dishes, side staples, curries, stir-fries, plus rotis, rice and more. For a starter I chose … [Read more...]
Green light for £30m Bramcote housing development
A local developer will begin the construction of 169 new homes in Bramcote this spring following the approval of plans originally laid down over 10 years ago. In February, Broxtowe Borough Council’s planning committee gave its full approval to the £30m scheme to build a mix of homes on … [Read more...]
Local History: Lords of the Manor
The long line of Lords of the Manor who owned West Bridgford came to an end at the close of the nineteenth century when the Musters family started to sell off their estate. The title is a little misleading as the Lord of the Manor could be a woman. This was the case at the time of the Norman … [Read more...]
Harmanpreet Kaur, Lizelle Lee and Tom Kohler-Cadmore signed by Trent Rockets in The Hundred Draft
Harmanpreet Kaur, Lizelle Lee and Tom Kohler-Cadmore signed by Trent Rockets in The Hundred Draft Harmanpreet Kaur and Lizelle Lee Trent Rockets’ marquee signings in The Hundred Draft Kirstie Gordon and Grace Potts both make move to Trent Bridge Tom Kohler-Cadmore re-signed in top … [Read more...]
Get your photo ID to vote in person at the local elections at drop-in events
Rushcliffe Borough Council is supporting residents in obtaining photo ID and the necessary documentation to vote in person at this year’s local elections through a series of drop-in events in the coming weeks. Residents need to make sure they are registered to vote and have an accepted form of … [Read more...]
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