Children who have experienced early life trauma can sometimes experience difficulties with their sensory processing. For example, they may present as hypervigilant to their environment (over responsive in visual and hearing sensation), and be defensive to nurturing touch, or touch that isn't on … [Read more...]
Live at Gunthorpe Village Hall ‘Sunjay in Concert’
8.00pm Saturday 12th October 2019. (Doors open at 7.15pm) Sunjay is an extremely talented blues-folk guitarist and singer/ songwriter reminiscent of Ralph McTell, John Martyn and early Tim Buckley. Well known on the UK folk scene, Sunjay is an artist with an exquisite vocal style combined with a … [Read more...]
Another year of fundraising for Burton Joyce Primary School PTA
By Kate Bateson It’s easy to forget just now much goes on in the course of a school year and this has certainly been a busy one for Burton Joyce Primary School. It seems a lifetime ago that we welcomed new foundation parents to the school with Tea and Tissues. Since then, there have been … [Read more...]
Latest plans to upgrade the A614 take a step forward
The latest plans for the £22m upgrade of the A614/A6097 corridor, which aim to unlock the economic potential of north Nottinghamshire are taking a step forwards as plans are to be shared with local people. The Secretary of Transport announced last October that £18m of funding would be allocated to … [Read more...]
Lowdham Horticultural Society hold annual summer show
By Janet Powell-Perry On 26th August (Bank Holiday Monday), Lowdham Horticultural Society are holding their annual summer show at the Village Hall in Lowdham. This is a lovely family event opening to the public at 1pm. At 8am, the staging of exhibits starts in the marquee. If you think you have … [Read more...]
Picnic in the Park in Burton Joyce in July
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...]