Burton Joyce Community Brass, in association with Burton Joyce Parish Council, are holding a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 21st July. It takes place in the Grove, Willow Wong, Burton Joyce. Bring a rug or chairs and a picnic and enjoy the afternoon with family and friends, listening to your local … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce & Bulcote Women’s Institute mark 100 years
By Lesley Comerie Burton Joyce & Bulcote Women’s Institute had a bit of a do in the village to mark 100 years of the WI in Burton Joyce & Bulcote. An afternoon tea was held to celebrate the first meeting of 78 ladies in 1919. The WI county chairman, Pam Stoddard and vice-chairman,Helen … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce & District U3A for people in their third age
By Alan Comerie U3A is an international movement which brings together people in their third age to develop their interests and continue their learning in a friendly and informal environment. By the third age we mean after you have finished working full time or raising your family and have … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Primary School PTA springs into action
By Kate Bateson It has been a sensational start to the year for Burton Joyce Primary School PTA, with supporters and volunteers springing into action to deliver two highly enjoyable village events, raising more than £1,000. The annual PTA quiz in the village hall was as well attended as ever, … [Read more...]
New members day at Burton Joyce Bowls Club
Burton Joyce Bowls Club invite you to join them in their exciting new bowling season with their new pavilion. They play at the Poplars Sports Ground on Station Road in Burton Joyce and are a lively, keen bunch of bowlers. Secretary, Dil Vowles, said: “We are a thriving club. Our membership now … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Players now in rehearsal for spring production
After the success that was Ali Baba, with three out of four performances sold out, the Burton Joyce Players are now in rehearsal for their spring production. Agatha Crusty is a renowned thriller writer who also happens to have a bit of a flair for solving real crimes - and real crimes … [Read more...]
Cods Scallops recognised at NRBA
Restaurateur John Molnar – from the Cod’s Scallops in Bramcote, Long Eaton and Carrington along with Nelson in Burton Joyce - has been recognised for his support and great work in the local community, including fundraising and supporting local groups. His achievements include raising an … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Community Church event
By Cynthia Loach On Friday 15th February from 10am until 12noon, we have a light-hearted Valentine Coffee Morning to boost church funds. Filtered coffee will be served and homemade heart biscuits will be on sale. Churches Together - Burton Joyce Community Church, St Helen’s Parish Church, … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Tennis Club still going strong in its 81st year
Burton Joyce Tennis Club enters its 81st year of existence in 2019 - a fantastic achievement. The recent AGM, which was held on 20th January, reminded members that the club is still going strong. The club has a great community spirit and they are always improving facilities for … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
After months of discussion, the Burton Joyce Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan Referendum began on the 29th November. Covered in the plan are the following… Housing Density Ensuring that any developments in the village take account of the density of the number of existing buildings - which is … [Read more...]