The Environment Agency’s National Coarse Fish Farm near Calverton, in Nottinghamshire, produced a record breaking number of fish in 2018. Over half a million (520,819) fish were produced in 2018 – compared with 358,552 the previous year – an increase of over 30%. In 2018, the fish farm … [Read more...]
Not just about transport
There’s a lot more to the Gedling Voluntary Transport Scheme (GVTS) than transport. Firstly, it’s about people. Getting out and about is what most people take for granted. For people with walking difficulties or health-related conditions, it makes getting out a challenge and it’s very easy to … [Read more...]
Calverton Cricket Club looking forward to the 2019 season
By Terry Lee With the new season now only weeks away, as opposed to months, here's a reminder to any of your readers, who might be interested in cricket, of the various activities taking place at the club throughout the coming season. It goes without saying that we are always keen to … [Read more...]
Woodborough’s Heritage: Ton-up Bill a top player
William Roseby Whysall 1887-1930 As we approach the 2019 cricket season it is good time to remember a local for the talent he displayed on a regular basis. Bill ‘Dodge’ Whysall, the first Nottinghamshire player to score four successive hundreds, was one of the … [Read more...]
Woodborough Bride Club: Fantastic first year as a member
By Tony Trevethick You may have read of my early experiences as a new member of Woodborough Bridge Club in previous editions of the Local News. Well, I said I would give you an update as I approach my first anniversary of joining the club. Thursday evening is greeted with a mixture of … [Read more...]
Police appeal after car collision in Calverton
The police are investigating after four people were injured following a collision between two cars in Calverton. It happened at around 11.30pm on Monday 4 February 2019 in Gravelley Hollow. The four people travelling in the vehicles were treated at the Queen's Medical Centre. One of them has … [Read more...]
Pick up your perfect plants at Patchings
Plant Hunters’ Fair takes place at Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, NG14 6NU on Saturday 30th March 2019 from 10am until 4pm. Spring is in the air and it’s time to get out in the garden and get planning and planting for the year ahead. Where better to get … [Read more...]
More housing proposed by developers for Calverton
Plans have been proposed by developers to build over 80 new homes on farmland close to Flatts Lane in the village. A public consultation was held in September and now the developer has put forward an application for outline permission to Gedling Borough Council to build at total of 84 new … [Read more...]
Multi Sports Games Area (MUGA) – Lambley School Field
By Lawrence Milbourn (Lambley Parish Council) Over the last 18 months, a small team have been working hard to convert one of the old tennis courts into a new MUGA (multi-use games area). The team, led by parish councillor Dawn Edwards, had to draw up specifications, get quotes and planning … [Read more...]
Woodborough’s heritage: Church windows
Church stained-glass windows are often a source for admiration. Those in St Swithun’s Church Woodborough are no exception, but how often do we look up and study the artistic craft that went into creating them many decades or even centuries ago? Most windows tell a story. Here in Woodborough, we … [Read more...]
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