88-year-old Brenda Reed, who lives at Rivendell View care home in Stoke Bardolph, has been sharing her memories of working in the NHS for over 40 years in honour of the service’s 75th anniversary. Brenda began training to be a nurse with the NHS at the age of 17 in 1951 at Nottingham General … [Read more...]
Lace City Choir wins National Gold
In May 2023, Lace City Chorus won gold at the women’s barbershop championships earning us the title of the UK and Netherlands champions. The medal also means that they will represent the UK at the international contest in America next year. As well as coming first they also won the ‘most improved’ … [Read more...]
Lowdham Colts FC holds end of season awards
On a glorious day in June, Lowdham Colts FC held a presentation event where obstacles and games were played, food was eaten, and a fantastic raffle was drawn, raising funds for the club in the process. This year’s event was organised by two teams; U13 boys (Coach Bart) and the U8’s. Looking back … [Read more...]
Last-minute appeal against planning decision
As reported in the ‘Local News’ many local people were delighted when almost a year ago, Gedling Borough Council’s Planning Committee voted overwhelmingly to refuse a planning application to demolish the cottage and outbuildings at 34 Main Street, located between St Wilfrid’s Church and St Wilfrid’s … [Read more...]
Calverton Young People’s Centre take part in Clean Campaign
As part of Calverton Young People’s Centre ‘Spring/Summer Clean Campaign’, a group of young people took part in a community litter pick. Equipped with hi-viz jackets, bags and litter pickers, young people managed to collect a large assortment of litter, including plastic waste, paper, the odd item … [Read more...]
Folk Museum Open Again!
Following the death about six months ago of Malcolm Hankin, the Calverton Folk Museum Keeper, the Preservation Society would like to thank all the members and volunteers, especially those who braved the winter cold, for their help in preparing for the recent open day at the end of April. About 30 … [Read more...]
Local cricket champions set for massive 2023 season
Lambley Village Cricket Club have recently started their 2023 season, after a bumper year on and off the pitch. After surging to the South Nottinghamshire Cricket League Division J title in 2022, the club – based at the Octavian Oval on Lambley Lane – set about continuing its recent resurgence … [Read more...]
Ramsdale Park charity fundraising surpasses £10,000 in just three months
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, a BGL (Burhill Group Limited) venue in Nottinghamshire, has raised more than £10,000 so far in 2023 through a range of fundraising initiatives carried out collaboratively between staff, club members, and members of the public. In February, a charity fire walk saw … [Read more...]
Massive turn out for Coronation event in Calverton
On Sunday 7th May, Calverton Parish Council organised a mass picnic in William Lee Park to celebrate the Coronation. A last minute grant from a special National Lottery fund, helped the council afford to pay for everything, so it was all free for residents including bouncy castles, a giant … [Read more...]
Calverton Village Get Together 2023 Sunday 14th May from 12pm onwards
Have you remembered to put this date in your diary as it is fast approaching, with just a few short days to go? The donkeys are on their way, the sand will soon be arriving and the paddling pools are being filled so be ready for an afternoon of fun and laughter. There will be entertainment … [Read more...]
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