A soldier from Chilwell who was killed in action in 2007 will be remembered thanks to a new street sign, named in his honour. After several years of planning, Broxtowe Borough Council, in conjunction with Keepmoat Limited, have unveiled the new street sign for Brelsford Close, named after Sgt … [Read more...]
The hard work continues at Beeston Station
It’s been a busy year for the Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS). Trish Roberts-Thomson left the group in November after 8 years as chair. She contributed a lot over that time and we wish her well. The year started with the opening of the lifts and is ending with the start of work to refurbish … [Read more...]
Beeston Church creates a time capsule
Young people at Beeston Methodist Church in Chilwell Road have assembled a time capsule for future generations to discover. Junior Church members enjoyed gathering an array of material to put in the air-tight box, which will be buried under the new floor of the century-old building, currently … [Read more...]
Defibrillator installed at Chilwell Memorial Hall and Institute
A popular community centre in Chilwell has installed a life saving heart defibrillator as part of a Healthy Heart Campaign. The Chilwell Memorial Hall and Institute, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, received the portable medical device courtesy of local haulage sector company … [Read more...]
Green light for £30m Bramcote housing development
A local developer will begin the construction of 169 new homes in Bramcote this spring following the approval of plans originally laid down over 10 years ago. In February, Broxtowe Borough Council’s planning committee gave its full approval to the £30m scheme to build a mix of homes on … [Read more...]
Spaces Available in Girlguiding Groups
Does your daughter want to learn new skills and have fun? Start your daughter’s journey today with Girlguiding Beeston & Chilwell, we have lots of fun and adventurous activities for girls and young women. The 4th Chilwell Brownies are looking for new members (aged 7-10 years)! At Brownies, … [Read more...]
Beeston’s Biggest Destination That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
With an atmosphere often compared to the best parts of bohemian London or something from your favourite European city, over the last 15 years The Garage, the former Bartons bus depot on the border of Chilwell and Beeston has undergone quite a surprising transformation. It's now gaining a reputation … [Read more...]
Pocket park opened opposite location with extraordinary history
A new park has opened opposite Ghost House Lane in Chilwell, providing 5,000 square metres of green space for local residents to enjoy. The new ‘pocket park’ also includes seating and a picnic area, complementing the adjacent green space at Inham Nook Recreation Ground and is well known locally, … [Read more...]
Walking Football for Women in Chilwell
‘Have fun, get fit, meet some new people and have a laugh over a cuppa afterwards’ is how Chris Clift described the new walking football sessions for women at the Chilwell Memorial Institute’s artificial multi-sport court. Walking football is a an increasingly popular sport for all ages and … [Read more...]
Girl who inspired Disney to create a princess with glasses, sets her sights on challenging “nerd face” emoji
Lowri Moore, a local schoolgirl who got Disney to create a heroine with glasses in their hit Encanto, has set her sights on challenging the popular “nerd face” emoji, which she says perpetuates stigma against glasses wearing. In 2019, aged just 9, Lowri Moore, from Chilwell, wrote a letter to … [Read more...]
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