A Nottinghamshire builder is scaling mountains in memory of his sister, by climbing to Mount Everest base camp to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. John Knight, who works as commercial manager at Peter James Homes, is taking on the climb in March - a staggering 17,600ft (5,364m) altitude – to … [Read more...]
Local History: Beeston Photographic and Art Society
The society was founded in Autumn 1908 and in March 1909 held its first annual exhibition. By 1913 they engaged with Beeston school children & included their work in the exhibition. There were ten talks/demonstrations a year in the Station Road Schools and magic lantern slides were shown. They … [Read more...]
Redeemer Church’s Annual Community Fun Day
An estimated 800 people visited Redeemer Church’s annual Community Fun Day, the first since 2019 due to the pandemic. This year’s Fun Day was made more special as the Church has now moved into the newly refurbished and extended Old Town Hall on Foster Avenue. Thankfully the rain stayed away and … [Read more...]
Trees to be given away to Broxtowe residents
Seven hundred and fifty fruit trees will be on offer to Broxtowe residents this autumn, as Broxtowe Borough Council’s successful free tree giveaway returns for 2022. Broxtowe residents can apply for an apple, pear or plum tree to plant in their own gardens from Monday 3rd October. To register … [Read more...]
Beeston u3a Autumn update
The u3a brings together retired and partly retired people and those no longer involved in raising a family. Our members are usually looking to meet new friends in the community, stay active, keep learning and having fun. The u3a was first launched in the UK in 1982 and this year all 1000+ … [Read more...]
Harlequin to present concert at Beeston Methodist Church
Harlequin was formed in September 2008 when a group of friends, all experienced singers, decided to join together purely for the enjoyment of choral music-making. Fourteen years on, the membership of the choir may have changed significantly, but the fun still remains. The singers now possess a wide … [Read more...]
Pocket park opened opposite location with extraordinary history
A new park has opened opposite Ghost House Lane in Chilwell, providing 5,000 square metres of green space for local residents to enjoy. The new ‘pocket park’ also includes seating and a picnic area, complementing the adjacent green space at Inham Nook Recreation Ground and is well known locally, … [Read more...]
Local businesses raise over £8,000 for Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir
Members of the East Midlands business community came together at the annual CAPs (construction and property) charity golf day at Springwater Golf Club in Calverton, raising £8,500 for Our Dementia Choir. 88 players from local businesses were in attendance, across 22 teams, who played the course as … [Read more...]
NG11 Food Bank marks 10 years of providing emergency support
One of Nottingham’s busiest food banks has been operating for ten years and will mark the anniversary with a gathering at Hope Centre on Tuesday 27th September at 11 am. NG11 Food bank, which is part of the Trussell Trust network of food banks, covers Clifton, Ruddington, parts of West Bridgford and … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest returns to Nottingham at The Garage this October.
For two exclusive weekends this October, The Garage will be transformed into a Bavarian Beer Hall with the world famous Paulaner Oktoberfest bier taking centre stage alongside traditional German foods such as bratwurst and currywurst. Alongside a team of beer girls and one of the best Oompah bands … [Read more...]
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