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...]
Labour candidate welcomes new services from the CORE Centre
Jerry Hague Labour candidate for Sherwood was full of praise for the hard work of the staff at the CORE Centre in Calverton and the wide range of services provided. Jerry said "It was a pleasure to meet the team at the CORE Centre which has provided a wide range of courses and activities in the … [Read more...]
Contactless payments accepted on some trentbarton buses from Sunday
From Sunday 6th October, some bus passengers in Gedling borough will no longer have to hunt for the cash before making their journey as trentbarton confirm that contactless payment will now be accepted on all services. trentbarton is to roll out a tap-on tap-off contactless payment on all its … [Read more...]
Howzat! Cricket club in Calverton bowled over by donation to revamp pavilion
Cricket club bosses in Calverton say they have been bowled over by a donation towards revamping its pavilion from a Nottingham housebuilder. Calverton Cricket Club has been backed with £1,000 from Persimmon Homes Nottingham. The club is seeing junior memberships grow year-on-year and requires an … [Read more...]
Old tree spared the axe
We reported back in August that an old tree was set to be removed when work begins on a new road crossing in Calverton next year, this could now be spared the axe. Residents had voiced concerns about the tree being removed if plans to build a crossing on Main Street near the village square were … [Read more...]