Nottingham Casuals RFC has recently seen its clubhouse upgraded, with new flooring donated by Forbo Flooring Systems and installed by FITA and WEBS Training apprentices. Since its initial founding in 1922, Nottingham Casuals RFC has been a mainstay in the local community. Playing out of the Ken Allen-Smith Playing Fields, the club has become a key part of the surrounding area, with events … read more...

Ramsdale Park Golf Centre team raise £3,450 for charity
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre is celebrating an extraordinary display of endurance, spirit, and generosity after Club Captain, Daryl Woolley and PGA Professional, Jack Stoppard completed a gruelling 100 holes of … read more...

British Gypsum supports Gotham Bowls Club with vital donation
British Gypsum is proud to support Gotham Bowls Club with a £1,500 donation to help restore critical facilities following a challenging year for the club and the local community. Situated on the Village … read more...

Refurbishment works complete at East Leake Leisure Centre
East Leake Leisure Centre has welcomed recent improvements to the site with a gym refresh and facility enhancements for residents, visitors and gym-goers to enjoy! The popular centre underwent a series of … read more...

Junior Doctor breaks World Record!
Junior Doctor Meg Pragnell from Radcliffe on Trent has set a new world record, completing 15 consecutive middle distance (Half Ironman) triathlons in 15 different UK National Parks over 15 days. Swimming, … read more...

Toot Hill School’s best-ever Year 11 exam results
Students at Toot Hill in Bingham are celebrating after the school recorded it’s best-ever set of Year 11 exam results. The school - which is part of the Nova Education Trust - has recorded an outstanding set … read more...

Platform supports mental health focused community garden
Visitors to a popular community garden in Beeston are set to benefit from a restoration project following a donation from nearby housing association Platform Home Ownership. Middle Street Garden, in the heart … read more...

On The Road to Help Homeless – Thanks to Community Support
A homelessness charity in Nottingham has taken delivery of an electric van to help transport donations, thanks to support from the local community. The Friary, which is based in West Bridgford, will use the … read more...

Lou Horton honoured with Volunteer Recognition Award
On Wednesday 4 June, Lymphoma Action hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. The event is an opportunity to celebrate and thank volunteers for the time, skills and commitment they offer to the … read more...

Mayor raises nearly £8k for charity supporting Armed Forces
Former Mayor of Rushcliffe Councillor Andy Brown has raised nearly £8,000 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity dedicated to supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families, across the … read more...

Residents asked to help provide lasting legacy for WWII fallen
Nottinghamshire residents are being encouraged to play their part in helping to record the names of those from the county who died during the Second World War. The Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour, … read more...

Costock C of E Primary School recycle old uniform to charity
Following a consultation with pupils, parents, and staff, Costock C of E Primary School have been transitioning their uniform from royal blue sweatshirts and cardigans to navy and updating their logo to … read more...

Land sale unlocks new school development and housing scheme
A landmark transaction in Bramcote, has paved the way for the construction of a new modern, purpose built secondary school to be built nearby and the delivery of hundreds of new homes. The deal, which … read more...

E.ON Next brings the Kids In Sport series to West Bridgford
E.ON Next hosted a day of inspiring educational workshops centred around a sporting theme for 62 primary school students at St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School. The day began with a welcome talk from … read more...

Grantham Canal Produce Fair
Volunteers from The Grantham Canal Society very much look forward to welcoming you to our Woolsthorpe depot, on Sunday 31st August, where we are holding our annual Produce Fair. If you tend to have a glut of … read more...

Retirement Village Lark Hill honoured VE day
Residents and non-residents attended the event with 100 joining the street party and 40 more attendees joining outside. The event highlight was performer Mandy Reilly who sang traditional 40s and 50s tunes and … read more...

Charity is making a difference to Kenyan children’s lives
Local charity Kenya Watamu Educational Support Trust (KWEST) has shown its resilience over the past 12 months by creating new libraries and offering essential literacy support. The charity empowers countless … read more...

Pupils artwork on display at Bingham Railway Station
Four lucky Robert Miles Junior School children have had their rail safety posters displayed at Bingham Railway Station. Back in February, the school ran a competition to design a rail safety poster and the … read more...

Spotlight on Good Companions at the Parkgate Community Centre
Good Companions is a local charity which aims to support people from the Clifton, Wilford and Silverdale areas who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. We run five friendship groups each week … read more...