Local Southwell Scouts & Explorers recently visited the Sherbrooke Campsite for their winter camp, where they participated in a series of fun activities. With over 35 scouts, explorers and leaders present, the group camped onsite for a night and enjoyed preparing and cooking chicken stew, … [Read more...]
Homebuilder holds charity golf day at local venue
A charity golf day arranged by Nottinghamshire developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has raised over £13,500 for its Charity of the Year, Muted. Over 90 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and sub-contractors, took part in the tournament which was held at … [Read more...]
Folk Museum ‘drop-in’ session
Following publicity in the “Local News” and elsewhere, the Preservation Society recently held an information meeting at Calverton Library to encourage volunteers to help with the Folk Museum following the death of Malcolm Hankin, the Museum’s Keeper. As a result, more than 15 people have been in … [Read more...]
Joshua’s remarkable efforts rewarded with Royal Invitation!
In December, Joshua Partridge was invited to Westminster Abbey as one of three people chosen to represent Nottinghamshire at a special Carol Service hosted by the HRH Princess of Wales. As previously reported in the Local News, Joshua has been raising money towards the Royal British Legion … [Read more...]
The Winter Warmers Project from the Core Centre
Your local Community Charity, the Core Centre recently applied for specialist funding from National Grid to buy items that would help people within the community stay warm. This application was successful and enabled them to purchase various items, giving them away for free to local people who … [Read more...]
Historic hospitality venue re-opens under new ownership
Grade II* listed Woodborough Hall, which has been at the heart of Woodborough village since 1660, re-opened for business on November 28th following five months of sympathetic refurbishment by the new owners. The Hall retains the feeling of a timeless elegant Country House, but with an updated … [Read more...]
£50k Natural Flood Management Scheme for Burton Joyce
Residents in Burton Joyce are set to benefit from over £50k of investment to help protect homes and businesses from flooding. Flooding in recent months brought disruption to the village after intense rainfall resulted in surface water flooding with drainage systems overwhelmed. Nottinghamshire … [Read more...]
Bulb Planting and litter pick in Calverton
Saturday 19th November saw Calverton Beavers spend a morning planting donated daffodil bulbs amongst the trees on Seely Park. The Beavers were armed with trowels and spades and undertook the planting with great enthusiasm even if the ground was rather hard. Cllrs Inger and Brown would … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce children help protect the future!
In honour of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and as part of her Green Canopy initiative, children with the help of parents planted 90 saplings, kindly donated by the Woodland Trust, on the river bank at Burton Joyce on November 27th. Despite days of wind and rain beforehand, the morning dawned … [Read more...]
Charity drive sees Ramsdale Park raise close to £20,000
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre has smashed its record for the amount of money raised for the captain’s charity in a single year, with close to £20,000 presented to Maggie’s Cancer Care. This incredible sum was accrued at various events throughout the year, as well as via season-long fundraising … [Read more...]
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