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 dance and teaching. From its first classes at local venues, STSD has grown into a vibrant community, showcasing students in major Nottingham theatres and even at the Royal Opera House. … 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...
Nominations open for the 2026 Broxtowe Voluntary Awards
The Broxtowe Voluntary Awards are back and now accepting nominations for the 2026 awards. These awards are a chance to celebrate truly outstanding individuals who have gone the extra mile in communities … read more...
Community crafters wrap up local Library in woolly scarves
Crafters across Nottinghamshire came together to create hundreds of knitted and crocheted scarves as part of Inspire’s 2025 Charity Knitting Challenge, Wrapped! Over five hundred colourful scarves were on … read more...
PCC and Chief Constable see Safer Streets Summer in action
West Bridgford is benefitting from a major safety drive this summer, with partners working together to tackle antisocial behaviour, support young people, and create safer public spaces. Led by the Office of … read more...
Local Mum publishes unique book to help children
Lauren Bolus-Jones and her mum Debra Hanson-Bolus have collaborated to have a very special and unique book published. The book is to help children understand the difficult effects of chemotherapy. It came … read more...
Notts Pride 2025 celebrates biggest event to date
Organisers of this year’s Notts Pride have celebrated their biggest event yet, with a record 10,000 march attendees – 1,000 more than last year. Now in its 28th year, the event took place on Saturday 26th … read more...
Edwalton Primary School set its sights on transforming outdoor play
Edwalton Primary School has set its sights on transforming outdoor play for its pupils and has already seen success with positive feedback from both pupils and parents. Dan Graney is the Head teacher of … read more...
East Leake Academy students celebrate best ever GCSE results
There was an air of excitement at East Leake Academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – as year 11 students collected their GCSE results on Thursday 21st August. This year’s outcomes are the strongest in … read more...
Local Academy celebrates students “achieving their dreams”
Staff, students and families at Farnborough Spencer Academy were jumping for joy in August, as the Academy celebrated its best ever GCSE results. Executive Principal, Graeme Smith commented: “Our school motto … read more...
Loughborough Male Voice Choir Our East Leake ‘Open Evening’
We warmly invite you to come to see us in rehearsal in the Pavillion on Costock Road at 6.30 – 8.30pm on Thursday 16th October. As a way of bringing our choir to our audience, we are holding our weekly … read more...
Grassroots football coach wins ‘Heroes of Nottingham’ award
Victoria Centre in Nottingham City Centre has announced Nick Ahmed as a winner in its “Heroes of Nottingham” campaign – a celebration of everyday individuals making an extraordinary impact on the local … read more...
The Family Chemist goes the extra mile for local school
Jesse Gray Primary School celebrated a day to remember recently with the local community as their new running track was officially unveiled thanks to The Family Chemist’s generous donation. The ribbon-cutting … read more...
Cotgrave Community Kitchen receives grant for storage container
Cotgrave Community Kitchen has received a community grant for a brand-new storage container to help the group continue its great work and save even more food from waste. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) … read more...
Beeston Fields Flying High Academy is Outstanding!
Beeston Fields Flying High Academy has been graded Outstanding in all areas following its recent inspection. The report says, ‘Pupils at Beeston Fields Flying High Academy thrive in an aspirational and … read more...