A year ago, when five friends got together with thoughts about setting up a new WI for Beeston, jam and Jerusalem couldn’t be further from their minds. One year on, they are celebrating the success of hundreds of women getting together to socialise, learn and have fun. At their first exploratory … [Read more...]
Ambitious plans revealed for Beeston Square development
Ambitious plans to create a vibrant new hub in Beeston, with new homes and leisure facilities,have been revealed by the developers. Broxtowe Borough Council has revealed its plans for phase two of the Beeston Square development, which proposes 120 new homes, a cinema and greater choice of food and … [Read more...]
J Tomlinson completes West Midlands light industrial unit project
Beeston-based J Tomlinson has completed construction of 70,000 sq ft of industrial and warehouse units at the Steel Park Trading Estate in the West Midlands. The £3.7m project, which commenced in July 2017, is expected to generate dozens of new jobs in the region, with three of the units having … [Read more...]
Fifty years on the buses and still loving his job
A 78-year-old bus driver who still drives customers between Nottingham and Derby has been congratulated for his 50-year and counting career with Trentbarton. Avtar Lachar, also known as Terry, topped the bill at a Trentbarton long-service awards, just ahead of colleagues who have clocked up 45 … [Read more...]
Thousands raised Bollywood Charity Ball
Wellbeing of Women will benefit from over £2,000 thanks to guests at Broxtowe’s Bollywood Ball which took place at the Nottingham Belfry. It was hosted by Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, councillor Halimah Khaled MBE. At the black-tie event, guests helped raise the money for Wellbeing of … [Read more...]
Lions club undertaking fundraising in Nottingham
The Notts/Derby Hemlockstone Lions Club collected for Marie Curie and thanks to the generosity of shoppers raised a fantastic £673.92. They also now have a new glasses recycling collection box in Asda, Long Eaton. On Saturday April 21st, you can enjoy their spring concert at St Mary’s Church, … [Read more...]
HMS Sherwood to be granted Freedom of the City
Chilwell-based HMS Sherwood, the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve unit, are set to receive the Freedom of the City of Nottingham a rare honour presented by Nottingham City Council. The official scroll presentation to mark the occasion will take place at Nottingham City Council’s Full … [Read more...]
Attenborough Garden Club secure lottery funding for project
Attenborough Garden Club have secured Big Lottery Funding for their community gardens project. Attenborough Station will be formally adopted and the first planters will be going on platform one of the station at an East Midlands Trains’ (EMT) community day on Friday 20th April. EMT staff, club … [Read more...]
Beeston Library to extend opening hours after consultation
Beeston Library is set to extend its opening hours following a public consultation which took place last autumn. The library reopened in August 2017 as one Inspire’s 4 flagship libraries with a full arts and cultural programme. Inspire, who run Beeston Library on behalf of Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]
Beeston Town Hall not granted listed building status
Broxtowe Borough Council has been notified that Historic England will not add Beeston Town Hall to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historical Interest. The reasons for their decision are: The design of the building is of modest compositional quality, its exterior form … [Read more...]
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