Canopy 2050 is a community project in the Broxtowe area, based in Beeston. Our objective is to increase the urban tree canopy to 30%, as per the national target. More trees mean cleaner air and a healthier environment for us to live in. We aim to do this by collecting seeds from specific native … [Read more...]
New defibrillator installed in Beeston Rylands
A brand-new defibrillator has been installed at the Beeston Rylands Weir Fields Recreation ground site thanks to a successful fundraising event, in a move to help save a life in case of emergency. Back in July 2021, Broxtowe United FC hosted a charity football match alongside their incredible … [Read more...]
Bike Marking Event launches In Beeston North
On Saturday 15 January 2022, The Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Richard MacRae, accompanied by Beeston North Ward Councillors Barbara and Steve Carr will be holding a bicycle marking event on Beeston Fields Recreation Ground. The event is the first in a series of Borough-wide initiatives forming … [Read more...]
Mayor thanks Broxtowe for generous donations to Christmas appeal 2021
The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Richard MacRae, has thanked residents and schools for their generous donations to his 2021 Christmas Appeal. This year’s Appeal saw local people and schools donate thousands of items for people in need at collection points across the Borough. All … [Read more...]
Small community orchard created at Cator Lane Recreation Ground
The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr Richard MacRae helped school children from Lanes Primary School in Chilwell to create a small community orchard at Cator Lane Recreation Ground. Broxtowe Borough Council received funding for ten new trees from the Urban Tree Fund including two apple and two pear trees. … [Read more...]
Prepare for Beeston’s first ever light night in January!
The time has finally come for the streets of Beeston to be illuminated on Friday 29 January for the first ever #alightinBeeston event. The event is to be a celebration of light and the creativity of Beeston. As the sun goes down and the stars come out, the streets of Beeston will light up with … [Read more...]
Walking Football sessions for senior citizens
Notts County Senior Supporters are delivering a programme for the elderly to enjoy a safe and friendly environment to come and play Walking / Senior Football. This is now an international format that encourages people of a certain age generally the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s+ to engage in a gentle … [Read more...]
Santa Claus is coming to Beeston town!
Beeston Round Table will once again be running their Santa’s sleigh to raise money for local charities, whilst spreading Christmas Cheer around the local streets of Beeston, Chilwell, Attenborough, Stapleford, Bramcote and Toton. Please see below for our routes and dates: 1st December- … [Read more...]
The Beeston Players present a new show this November!
The Beeston Players present Cold Front, a comedy by Alan Robinson. This November sees the Beeston Players put on a play called Cold Front at Round Hill School in Beeston. The show dates are Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th November at 7:30pm and Saturday 20th November at … [Read more...]
Mayor of Broxtowe gets on his bike for charity cycle
The Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Richard MacRae lead a charity bike ride on Saturday 25 September to help raise money for his chosen charity, Broxtowe Youth Homelessness. The Mayor and 20 fellow riders set off from the Heritage Centre at Beeston Rylands and cycled seven miles to Notts County FC … [Read more...]