Chilwell Olympia have won the 'Most improved Performer in Sport and Leisure' at the 2018 Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) awards in Blackpool. These awards recognise excellence in local government front-line services across the UK. The national awards are … [Read more...]
Chilwell’s Luke recognised at prestigious youth awards
Young people who have overcome severe health challenges, supported others and achieved great things - including Chilwell’s Luke Titterton - are being recognised at a prestigious youth awards evening. Broxtowe winner Luke has battled health conditions from birth, but he has always been … [Read more...]
Authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest is on its way to Chilwell
Oktoberfest is poised to arrive at The Garage, the old Bartons bus headquarters, in Chilwell this October. The two-day festival will take place on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th October, with an authentic Bavarian Oompah band, authentic Bavarian treats such as pretzels, Bratwurst and … [Read more...]
Broxtowe honours its Armed Forces
Broxtowe’s Armed Forces were honoured on Armed Forces Day as soldiers and veterans from 170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group marched through Kimberley. Soldiers from the group, based at Chetwynd Barracks in Chilwell marched through the town to exercise their Freedom of Entry to the … [Read more...]
Chilwell shell-filling factory explosion commemoration
Sunday 1st July sees the centenary of the Chilwell shell-filling factory explosion that claimed over 130 lives. Many of those killed are buried in mass graves at St Mary’s Church in Attenborough. In the week leading up to the centenary, a series of events are being held at the church and around … [Read more...]
Praise for Chilwell firm with the royal seal of approval
When Prince Louis appeared on the steps of St Mary’s Hospital in London in was a moment screened across the world – and he was wrapped in a shawl made by Chilwell firm GH Hurt & Son. The company was immediately catapulted into the world’s spotlight, but they are used to this attention as they … [Read more...]
Army Reserve share leadership skills with RPS
Employees from RPS Group had the opportunity to develop their team working and leadership skills at an exclusive army event. More than 40 employees visited Chetwynd Barracks in Chilwell where they took part in a series of challenges designed to help them develop their skills. The day was run … [Read more...]
Favourites old and new from Nottingham Concert Band
A packed house heard favourites old andnewperformed by Nottingham Concert Band in Beeston Methodist Church on Chilwell Road. The evening was presented under the baton of music director Robert Parker and included popular numbers selected by band members and supporters. Proceeds from the event were … [Read more...]
HMS Sherwood to be granted Freedom of the City
Chilwell-based HMS Sherwood, the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve unit, are set to receive the Freedom of the City of Nottingham a rare honour presented by Nottingham City Council. The official scroll presentation to mark the occasion will take place at Nottingham City Council’s Full … [Read more...]
Recycle your old spectacles
Chilwell-based Notts Derbys Hemlockstone Lions have collected and dispatched 15,000 pairs of spectacles thanks to the local community in the last four years The prokect is part of the Lions Clubs International British Isles & Ireland Spectacle Recycling Initiative, launched originally by the … [Read more...]