A life-saving defibrillator has been installed on Central Avenue in Beeston.With the help of local Councillors Steve and Barbara Carr, and in partnership with the Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT) Beeston is now equipped with a new defibrillator.Councillors Steve and Barbara have already set up, … [Read more...]
Local nurse to embark on 100KM trek for breast cancer charity
After already taking part in many fundraising challenges over the past few years, this September Kate from Beeston will be embarking on a trek to the Scottish Highlands to raise money for Coppafeel, a breast cancer charity that aims to highlight early detection, particularly in younger … [Read more...]
Incredible Edible launches Broxtowe Green Festival!
We have exciting news! As part of ‘Great Big Green Week’ (18th – 26th September), which celebrates action on climate change, we are hosting our own event here in Broxtowe.Broxtowe Green Festival will take place on Saturday 25th September 12 – 3pm on the Bowling Green at Inham Nook Recreation … [Read more...]
Nottingham Property Group Kicks Off Community Spirit At Football Fundraiser
A Nottingham property development firm has put out a football squad to raise crucial cash for a defibrillator machine which could save lives.ALB Group was on the ball earlier this year when it stepped in to sponsor the kit at Broxtowe United FC.Now the company’s talented players have tackled … [Read more...]
Generous donations will make a brighter summer for many
BWP (Broxtowe Women’s Project) would like to say a huge thank you to some of its friends and supporters for some extraordinary fundraising efforts this summer.Our founder, Andrea Lucy-Hirst (pictured on the left) raised £220 through an Open Garden event and sales of her poetry book, Ease The … [Read more...]
Come to the Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Arts’ Trail
Twenty nine artists in sixteen venues: painters and potters; jewellers and sculptors; textiles, photography and glass workers.The Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Art’s trail will take place on 4th & 5th September 2021 from 11am – 5pm and it’s completely free.It’s been a long wait but … [Read more...]
New Play Area Opens on Dovecote Lane Recreation Ground
Following extensive work through Spring the fully refurbished play area on Dovecote Lane Recreation Ground in Beeston is now open!Thanks to a £73,440 grant from funding body FCC Communities Foundation and a contribution of £5,000 from United Living (the Councils’ Housing Construction Partner) … [Read more...]
Beeston & Chilwell Garden Trail raises thousands for charity!
What a Buzz! Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail was a huge success this June 2021.Dry, sunny weather and over 693 visitors plus children meant that this year’s Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail was buzzing!It was great to hold our popular local Garden Trail again this year on 12th and 13th … [Read more...]
Beeston care home resident knits for baby unit at local hospital
A resident at MHA Queenswood care home in Beeston has been busy putting her knitting skills to good use by creating items for premature babies at a local hospital.Cindy, aged 75, started knitting for the baby unit at QMC hospital in Nottingham after staff noticed she knitted regularly for her … [Read more...]
Beeston to be illuminated by its very own light night
Organisers of Beeston Street Art are aiming to put together Beeston's very own light night event this Autumn called #alightinBeeston to lift everyone's mood and highlight Beeston’s creativity and vibrancy.In association with The Beeston and District Civic Society, the Beeston Street Art group on … [Read more...]