Today West Bridgford’s ‘town centre’ is Central Avenue, a busy place with limited traffic and a large selection of cafés and restaurants. But in the history of West Bridgford this is only a comparatively recent situation. Before 1900 Central Avenue did not exist! The main road into West Bridgford … [Read more...]
Free Pop-up Pumpkin Patch event on Central Avenue on October 30
There will be a free pop-up pumpkin event on the Croquet Lawn in West Bridgford on Saturday October 30 from 11am to 4pm, helping those who wish to craft a spooky pumpkin to get into the Halloween spirit, courtesy of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Rushcliffe Borough Council are … [Read more...]
West Bridgford restaurant hosts charity quiz night
A popular West Bridgford restaurant is hosting a social distanced quiz night at the end of September to raise money for charity. The Portello Lounge located on West Bridgford’s beloved Central Avenue has organised the special night to include a quiz at £2 per entry, plus a raffle. The … [Read more...]
West Bridgford stylist named among best in UK
Jessica makes the finals of the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2020 A hairdresser from West Bridgford has secured her reputation as one of the UK’s most outstanding hairdressers after being named a finalist in the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2020. Jessica Neil, who works at KH … [Read more...]
Dazzling Streetwise flower displays welcome back customers and businesses to Central Avenue
Dazzling flower displays from Streetwise are welcoming back business owners and customers on Central Avenue in West Bridgford as residents, visitors and the local economy adapts to the new normal. The dozens of pink, yellow, purple and red surfinias are a regular feature of the high street in the … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Cabinet disappointed at County Council decision to not support Central Avenue businesses
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet has expressed its disappointment at Nottinghamshire County Council’s choice to not temporarily pedestrianise Central Avenue in West Bridgford and support businesses re-opening from July 4. The Council’s Executive has joined calls from local restaurants, bars … [Read more...]