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Sewing bee bridal challenge for students

14/06/2019 by Digital Media

Fashion students at Nottingham College havebeen working on a design challenge set by a specialist wedding boutique in Chilwell. Mary Jeremiah from The Wedding Room donated three wedding dresses to the Level 3 Fashion & Textiles students and then set them the challenge to transform them into … [Read more...]

Soap Awards success for Chilwell youngster

07/05/2019 by Digital Media

The future is looking exceedingly bright for a talented, young Chilwell actress who has been shortlisted for Best Newcomer in the upcoming British Soap Awards. Thirteen-year-old Bethan Moore, who attends Chilwell School, beat hundreds of hopefuls to secure the regular role of Izzie Torres on … [Read more...]

Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail 2019: Reuse, reduce and recycle

23/04/2019 by Digital Media

By Connie Pullan This year’s Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail (BCGT) is being held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June from 1pm to 5pm. Last year we celebrated not only 21 years of the BCGT but super sunny weather too, leading to a bumper number of over 1,000 visitors and £8,000 was raised … [Read more...]

Chilwell Olympia wins top sport and leisure award

13/12/2018 by Digital Media

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

15/10/2018 by Digital Media

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

07/08/2018 by Digital Media

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

05/07/2018 by Digital Media

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

16/05/2018 by Digital Media

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

08/05/2018 by Digital Media

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

02/05/2018 by Digital Media

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...]