From the 24th – 27th September, Bingham saw a Scarecrow Festival celebrated across the town.The event also included a Safari sale, an increasingly popular event which involves residents and/or local businesses selling items from the comfort of their driveways or front gardens.Bingham resident … [Read more...]
Mother and young daughters cycle challenge for Cancer Research
“Cancer taught me that life can change in an instant but cycling helped me move forward.”Mother-of-two is joined by daughters for Cancer Research UK’s Cycle 300 challenge.A mother-of-two from Bingham, Notts, who was left physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted after facing breast … [Read more...]
12-year-old kart ace and ‘top novice’ gets first taste of car racing
A 12-year-old aspiring racing driver from Nottingham has had his first taste of life behind the wheel of a car thanks to a new motorsport initiative.Jacob Jukes, who is currently in year 7 at Toothill School in Bingham, is a driver for Team X-Kart, which was formed last year and has been … [Read more...]
9-year-old girl chops 12-inches of her hair for charity
A inspirational young girl from Bingham has braved the chop to raise money for charity.9-year-old Amelie had idea in mind to donate her hair to charity. So, during lockdown she used the time to grow her hair out so it could be as long as possible to benefit a charity.In July, her long blonde … [Read more...]
Toot Hill classroom learning assistant completes Channel relay swim for charity
A classroom learning assistant from a Bingham secondary school has just returned from one of the most physically enduring challenges in Europe.Helen Timmins from Toot Hill School - part of the Nova Education Trust - swam the English Channel this month as part of the Channel Belles relay team, … [Read more...]
Poodle reunited with owner thanks to local volunteers
When Ernie a beloved pet poodle went missing at 8pm on 27th June, locals went into overdrive to help find him.Owner Karen was frantically trying to track him down. Ernie is a young nervous dog who is frightened of strangers, so he was going to prove tricky to find.Searching for most of the … [Read more...]
Bingham community group join the Great British Spring Clean in Rushcliffe
A community group in Bingham has joined efforts for this year’s Great British Spring Clean in Rushcliffe to make their streets, parks and open spaces sparkle.Members of Bingham u3a and Cllr Abby Brennan from Rushcliffe Borough Council joined together in the town to further clear the local … [Read more...]
12-year-old Nottingham karter takes race win after stunning injury come back
A 12-year-old aspiring racing driver from Nottingham has won his first race of the year, just weeks after being injured in a karting accident.Jacob Jukes, who is currently in year 7 at Toothill School in Bingham, is a driver for Team X-Kart, which was formed last year.On Sunday May 16th he … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of Rushcliffe Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what a two of you said:Cousin creationsTwo cousins who live in Bingham have inspired each other to start a creative business.Chrissie and Diane, who are both in … [Read more...]
Bob goes a cut above for children’s cancer charity
An engineer from Bingham has donated more than 12 inches of his hair to a charity that makes wigs for children living with cancer.The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatment and other … [Read more...]