The Footprints Centre on Farnborough Road in Clifton are excited to announce that they will be working with fellow Nottingham charity Pulp Friction to provide their Community Inclusion Coffee Bar. Our New Coffee Bar The Coffee Bar (name to be announced!) will be run by Pulp Friction on a day-by-day basis and will help Pulp Friction Members develop their social, independence and work readiness … read more...
Would you like to go on a Bear Hunt?
The East Leake Bear Hunt is now live, up to Saturday 22nd November. It is organised by the popular East Leake Traders Association. Shops, traders and businesses all have bears to find. They are hidden in … read more...
Donation made to RSPCA animal centre for equipment and supplies
A local animal welfare centre have received a donation from a leading housing association contributing to the care and treatment of the animals in need within their centre throughout their journey to find a … read more...
New bee friendly bus shelters in West Bridgford
Three new bee friendly bus shelters have been installed in West Bridgford. The shelters, that are situated on Radcliffe Road and Bridgford Road have been created with insect friendly roofs, creating a haven … read more...
The Gamston Christmas Light Display is back for its 13th year!
It’s that time of year again and Gamston resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas Display to raise money for charity. For the past 13 years David has put on a … read more...
The hard work at Meadow Park never stops!
The Green Climber visited on Tuesday 7th October and did a great job. If you want to see this machine in action go to the Meadow Park Facebook page. On Wednesday 8th October the wonderful volunteers from … read more...
Work begins on Community Garden in Burton Joyce
Following Burton Joyce Parish Council’s successful application for a £100k grant from FCC Communities Foundation, it was delighted to welcome the contractors, Whiting Landscape and project managers, Bentley to … read more...
Best gardeners celebrated in ‘Best Allotment’ competition
Passionate allotment gardeners from across the Borough got involved in Broxtowe’s all-new allotment competition. To celebrate the allotment gardeners working all year round to grow sustainable produce in … read more...
Nominations now open to celebrate local champions for wildlife
Following the success of their launch last year, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has announced that nominations and applications for the Wilder Nottinghamshire Awards 2025 are now open. Submissions will be … read more...
Chetwynd Spencer Academy pupils help raise awareness
In July, Year 6 pupils from Chetwynd Spencer Academy spent an afternoon at Tesco in Toton with Claire (Tesco Toton’s Community Champion) to raise awareness of the summer food donation point in store. They … read more...
Spotlight on Good Companions for some upcoming events
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 friendship groups each week around … read more...
New season & developments at the Framework Knitters Museum
The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington has launched an exciting new programme of workshops and events for the autumn, ranging from folk music nights, to contemporary art to children’s crafting. The … read more...
Local Mum to take on the Great Wall of China for charity
Shamim Khan from West Bridgford is looking forward to taking on a challenge of a lifetime by walking The Great Wall of China. Between Saturday 18th and Sunday 26th October 2025, Shamim and a team of others … read more...
Sandra Taylor Retires After 45 Years of Dance Excellence
After 45 years of inspiring generations of dancers in West Bridgford, Sandra Taylor, founder of the Sandra Taylor School of Dance (STSD), is retiring. Sandra opened the school in 1980, drawing on her love of … read more...
FHP donates to Footprints’ new Clifton centre
Chartered surveyors Fisher Hargreaves Proctor (FHP) has donated to Nottingham charity Footprints Conductive Education Centre, enabling it to progress with the next phase of works at its new centre in … read more...
A Night of Local Talent in East Leake
Get ready, East Leake! On Saturday 22nd November, the Village Hall will once again come alive with the sounds of homegrown talent as Music Extravaganza 3 takes centre stage. Doors open at 6:30pm, and from start … read more...
Bingham u3a uses local companies to help celebrate
In 2025 Bingham u3a is 25 years old. To start the birthday celebrations a celebratory dinner/dance will be held at Bingham’s local Leisure Centre (The Arena) on Saturday 18th October. The food will be … read more...
One more year of The Bookcase…
In September 2026 The Bookcase will be 30 years old so a lovely moment for us to celebrate the wonderful adventure we have had and for me to retire! Of course this has not been a decision made quickly or … read more...
Cash splash for canalside cottages thanks to packaging firm
A charitable trust that was formed to celebrate the heritage of Beeston Canal and its cottages has been given a cash boost by The Wilkins Group who are based in Colwick. Having restored the historic weir … read more...