The Mayor of Broxtowe took part in a special tree planting event with the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, accompanied by children from Foxwood Academy. The tree was planted at Bramcote Hills Park on Thursday 2 February. The Hazel tree is from the 21 metre ‘Tree of Trees’ sculpture designed by … [Read more...]
Dining out at Bistro 66
Bistro 66 (formerly the Circle Eatery) has new ownership and management. Now, with new leadership, several changes have taken place. The ambience, decor and menus have been altered, to include (as well as the very popular breakfast variations and afternoon dining) most impressive evening dining … [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...]
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...]
Broxtowe Community Climate Forum – 10th November
Concerned about climate change? Wanting things to be a bit different in society? Grassroots action is incredibly effective at bringing about change on a wider scale. We are hosting a "Community Climate Forum" on Thursday 10th November from 18:30 until 20:30 at Roundhill Primary School, Beeston. … [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...]
Church music-a-thon is a resounding hit!
A highly successful music-at-thon at Beeston Methodist Church raised more than £4,000 towards the restoration and modernisation of the splendid 1902 pipe organ. Seventy five local musicians, including organists, a string trio, vocalists, pianists, a flute quartet, folk musicians, a trumpet trio, … [Read more...]
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