A group of young lads from Calverton have joined together and organised not one but TWO successful football events raising money for charity. The first event was held last year on 5th October when the boys gathered together on a day off from school to organise a charity football event, off their … [Read more...]
Former Nottingham Forest and Notts County defender opens new Woodborough gym
Former Forest and Notts County defender John Thompson is setting up a new gym in Woodborough this year. The 37-year-old’s new gym is to be called ‘The Training Room’, which he plans to open in a former Methodist Church located on Row Lane, Woodborough. John Thompson suffered a “horrific” … [Read more...]
13-year-old from Calverton receives awards for performing CPR on elderly man
13-year-old Ben Neal from Calverton recently received two awards for performing CPR on an 82-year-old man who suffered a heart attack on the motorway. On 27th July 2019, Ben was travelling with his dad, Lee and his mum, Jessica to Chessington World of Adventures, when a car suddenly stopped in … [Read more...]
Recycle for Charity
Recycle your small electrical items at your local Recycling Centre during January, and for every tonne, Veolia (Nottingham County Council’s waste contractors) will donate £5 to Motor Neurone Disease Association, the chosen charity of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Chairman. Veolia have even … [Read more...]
Calverton footballers score funding boost
Young footballers in Calverton are celebrating after hitting the back of the net with a community grant from a regional housebuilder to help fund a new kit. Calverton Colts Football Club, provides inclusive football coaching for individuals with disabilities was awarded £1,000 from … [Read more...]
Nottingham Racecourse celebrates inclusivity at their season finale as part of the #GoRacingGreen initiative
On Wednesday 6th November Nottingham Racecourse welcomed residents, their carers and family members from Nottingham Community Housing Association, Mencap and Church Farm Care to their race day season finale to enjoy an afternoon at the races. Visitors included George Wildgust, whose family … [Read more...]
Did you know that we have a choir in Calverton?
No? Well we do, and we are looking for new members! The choir has been running for many years, and started life as Calverton Churches Together Choir, with people from the local churches joining together to do something that they all enjoyed; singing! We have evolved over the years, and you do … [Read more...]
Calverton footballers score funding boost
Young footballers in Calverton are celebrating after hitting the back of the net with a community grant from a regional housebuilder to help fund a new kit. Calverton Colts Football Club, provides inclusive football coaching for individuals with disabilities was awarded £1,000 from Persimmon … [Read more...]
Recovery accommodation planned at former Calverton farm
Accommodation to help dozens of recovering addicts find work, is expected to be built at a former Calverton farm; at a time the problem has been described as ‘the worst it’s ever been’ by a charity. The plans have been recommended for approval which would allow a building to be constructed that … [Read more...]
Over 55s apartment scheme planned for Burton Joyce
An apartment block for people over the age of 55 has been earmarked for development in Burton Joyce and work could begin next year. The plans were submitted to Gedling Borough Council by Gedling Homes. The planning documents state "This proposal provides a 'fit for purpose' development for the … [Read more...]