Shoppers in West Bridgford can win £20 local shopping vouchers to help lighten the load on their pockets this festive season with the West Bridgford Way charity Christmas Elf Trail! 20 of Santa’s special helpers have come to help out with residents’ Christmas shopping this year and get up to a bit … [Read more...]
ELAPs Christmas Panto
Christmas is coming and that means East Leake Amateur Players (ELAPs) are gearing up for their annual Christmas panto. This year it’s “Goldilocks And The Three Bears” written by Annette McQuillan. Join in the fun as Goldilocks and her friends battle an evil queen and her sinister ally. Cheer … [Read more...]
ALDI donates 14,800 meals to charities in Nottinghamshire over Christmas
Aldi has supported local charities, community groups and food banks in Nottinghamshire by donating 14,800 meals to people in need this Christmas. The supermarket paired up its stores with local organisations to make the most of unsold fresh and chilled food after stores closed on both Christmas … [Read more...]
Mayor thanks Broxtowe for generous donations to Christmas appeal 2021
The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Richard MacRae, has thanked residents and schools for their generous donations to his 2021 Christmas Appeal. This year’s Appeal saw local people and schools donate thousands of items for people in need at collection points across the Borough. All … [Read more...]
Charities provide 1300 gift boxes for homeless and vulnerable people
Sewa Day Nottingham and Communities Working Together (CWT) provide 1300 Christmas gift boxes for homeless and vulnerable people Over 100 dedicated local volunteers have worked with the charities Sewa Day and Communities Working Together, to collect and wrap Christmas presents for homeless and … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s iconic statue gets festive
It seems that even a seven foot, half inch thick bronze statue can’t escape the Christmas spirit... Although technically not a jumper, more of a festive tunic - the fun has been carried out by the organisation behind great city centre initiatives such as Halloween, The Magic of Christmas, and Light … [Read more...]
Christmas at Lowdham Signal Box
Locals are invited to come visit the Lowdham Signal box as a family treat just after Christmas. So, you are wondering what to do just after Christmas, and want to get a break from all the family and food? Come and see what it was like to be a signal man in a country station. We are opening the … [Read more...]
Review: The Local News journey to see the Christmas light trail at Belton House
On Thursday 25th November, the Local News were invited to visit Christmas at Belton, a magical light trail weaving throughout the grounds of Belton House in Grantham. Local News editor Dani, reports back on how the trip went. She said, "I've been to a few light trails before and I thoroughly enjoy … [Read more...]
Good Companions: ’Back to business’ with Christmas party plans!
Clifton charity Good Companions, are celebrating this year’s festive season with two parties and a raffle for their service users following last year’s social distanced Christmas. We are a small, Clifton-based charity which supports isolated, vulnerable and lonely older people in the Clifton, … [Read more...]
Santa Claus is coming to Beeston town!
Beeston Round Table will once again be running their Santa’s sleigh to raise money for local charities, whilst spreading Christmas Cheer around the local streets of Beeston, Chilwell, Attenborough, Stapleford, Bramcote and Toton. Please see below for our routes and dates: 1st December- … [Read more...]
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