The Nottinghamshire countryside will sparkle with festive lights this December as more than 50 tractors, decked out with twinkling Christmas lights, tinsel and blow-up Santas, take to the roads for the Nottinghamshire Young Farmers’ Clubs Santa Tractor Run 2025. The magical convoy will set off at … [Read more...]
Festive Fun at Calverton Community Market
The festive season is about to sparkle in Calverton as the Calverton Community Market Christmas Market becomes festive – kicking off on Saturday 29th November at The Gleaners, and running every Saturday throughout December! Visitors can meet Santa himself on 29th November, 6th December, and 20th … [Read more...]
Work begins on Community Garden in Burton Joyce
Following Burton Joyce Parish Council’s successful application for a £100k grant from FCC Communities Foundation, it was delighted to welcome the contractors, Whiting Landscape and project managers, Bentley to the site on 17th September to begin the long anticipated transformation of the garden, … [Read more...]
One more year of The Bookcase…
In September 2026 The Bookcase will be 30 years old so a lovely moment for us to celebrate the wonderful adventure we have had and for me to retire! Of course this has not been a decision made quickly or easily, but it is great that I have been able to make it on my own terms. The shop premises and … [Read more...]
Grassroots football coach wins ‘Heroes of Nottingham’ award
Victoria Centre in Nottingham City Centre has announced Nick Ahmed as a winner in its “Heroes of Nottingham” campaign – a celebration of everyday individuals making an extraordinary impact on the local community. Nick’s nomination stood out for his long-standing commitment to grassroots football. … [Read more...]
We are all wonders
Just before we broke up for the Summer Holidays, Gunthorpe C of E held a thought provoking Diversity Day, centred on the theme “We Are All Wonders” a book by R J Palacio. It was a day filled with reflection, learning, and creativity as we explored what makes each of us unique, while also recognising … [Read more...]
Core Centre – Working Together towards a Safer Community
Do you have concerns about the area you live in? At the start of July, we were lucky to meet our local Police Community Support Officer, Chris, to discuss how we can strengthen the connection between the police and our community here in Calverton and surrounding Villages. We both decided it would … [Read more...]
Preparations begin at the Old School Building
Burton Joyce Parish Council has just signed a formal agreement to obtain the full £100,000 grant from the ‘FCC Communities Foundation’ towards their Community Garden Project. Having now been out to tender and signed the agreement with the funders, the long-awaited project in the heart of the … [Read more...]
Local couple raise more than £6,000 for Alzheimer’s Society
Fiskerton couple Kevin and Victoria Osbon have undertaken a mammoth effort for charity, raising more than £6,000 for Alzheimer’s Society after losing three people close to their hearts. Kevin, 60, supported by his wife Victoria, also 60, successfully completed his challenge of walking over 900 km … [Read more...]
MP visits Calverton Sewage Treatment Works
Michelle Welsh MP recently visited Calverton Sewage Treatment Works after Severn Trent completed their £5million improvement works at the site in Nottinghamshire. A whole host of improvements have been made to the site, including new pumps to help the site cope better with increased demand, as … [Read more...]
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