Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council are set to review a feasibility study exploring how best to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists on Central Avenue in West Bridgford. The study also explores opportunities to improve the appearance of the thoroughfare making it … [Read more...]
West Bridgford’s Christmas Lights Switch On will host ITV’s The Voice star
West Bridgford’s free Christmas Lights Switch On returns on Saturday November 19 from 10am until 5pm for a fun packed day full of live music including a special performance from ITV’s The Voice star Mark Howard, food, drink and gift market, street theatre entertainment and a firework spectacular! … [Read more...]
There’s only one week to go until The Tour of Britain returns to Rushcliffe!
The fifth stage of The Tour of Britain national cycling race is only one week away and cycling fans, residents and businesses are eager to celebrate the prestigious sporting event as it returns to the Borough on Thursday September 8. All the latest information including an interactive map, where to … [Read more...]
Annie’s Burger Shack among the star attractions at Taste of Rushcliffe Food Festival
The annual Taste of Rushcliffe food festival returns to West Bridgford on Saturday August 27 with Nottinghamshire’s own Annie’s Burger Shack among the star attractions in a celebration of fabulous local food flavours. Annie, owner of the local restaurant will provide a cookery demonstration … [Read more...]
Success at the RNLI Spring Fair!
The Spring Fair is one of the West Bridgford RNLI’s key annual fundraising events, and this year marked another great success! Held on the 14th May at Lutterell Hall, the sale had something for everyone; a wide variety of books, pre-loved items, plants and jewellery for sale, as well as a … [Read more...]
Electric Car Event comes to West Bridgford!
Come and join us at our Pop-Up Electric Vehicle Event to see a fabulous variety of electric cars on the Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June between 9am & 5pm Whether it’s a comfortable economic car for around town that you’re looking for or a top of the range … [Read more...]
New defibrillator fitted on Central Avenue
In July last year, Mad Dog Sports in West Bridgford sparked a huge fundraising mission after the defibrillator situated outside their shop had been missing for over 3 months. Within 18 hours of starting their challenge the target had been met and very soon after this, the missing one was also … [Read more...]
Local History of West Bridgford: Central Avenue
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 prizes for … [Read more...]