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...]
Ravenshead Scouts visit HMS Sherwood
A Scout group from Ravenshead had the opportunity to learn about being a Royal Naval Reservist after they visited a military training event in Chilwell. HMS Sherwood, the East Midlands only Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit, invited the 1st Larch Farm Scouts to visit a reservist training event held … [Read more...]
Naval reservists practice survival techniques
Reservists from HMS Sherwood, the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit, embraced the outdoors to practice their military survival skills such as navigation, making shelters and preparing food in woodland. Around 30 Royal Naval Reservists took part in a Military Training Exercise … [Read more...]
Chilwell Brownie is presented with bravery award
Chilwell Brownie Lilyarna Rovetto (7) was presented with a special award at her unit meeting last week by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s county commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst. The Celtic Cross is given to mark exceptional courage, loyalty and commitment shown in the face of illness or … [Read more...]