A selection of just a few of the best Christmas movies to get you into the festive spirit. Written by Nottingham Local News editor, Dani Bacon. It goes without saying that this year has been very different to the norm. Many of our favourite annual events have been cancelled, changed or moved … [Read more...]
East Leake Twilight Christmas market
The East Leake Market returns for a Twilight Christmas special on Friday 11thDecember. Find your extra special Christmas gifts and food at the East Leake Christmas Market this month and support your local independent makers and traders. The Christmas Market will run from 3pm – 8pm to … [Read more...]
Victoria Centre Reopens With Extended Christmas Hours
Nottingham’s Victoria Centre has announced details of opening times in the run up to Christmas. With stores set to reopen on 2 December, opening hours have been adapted to allow for a socially distanced Christmas shopping experience. Late night shopping will be available Monday – Saturday, … [Read more...]
Can you help spread cheer to Beeston care home this Christmas?
Devonshire House in Beeston is calling on local residents to help create a Christmas Miracle for residents. National Charity, Ambient Support, provides care in a number of settings and at one of its homes is making a plea to the local community to help create a winter wonderland in their back … [Read more...]
The Friary launch Winter 2020 Christmas appeal
Nobody wants to be on the streets at this time of year. Help the Friary help the homeless, especially this Christmas. Here the Friary talk about their aims and introduce their 2020 Christmas appeal to help those left out in the cold: It’s not only the longer-term rough sleepers keeping us … [Read more...]
Rainbows Hospice needs people in Nottinghamshire to support Christmas Appeal
Rainbows, the only hospice to care for children and young people from Nottinghamshire with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses, has launched its Christmas Appeal in the hope of raising much needed funds at this difficult time. Across the East Midlands, Rainbows Hospice for Children and … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire Santas needed for Rainbows Run
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People will not let the Covid-19 crisis put a dampener on Christmas as it launches its Virtual Santa Fun Run in Nottinghamshire.The charity – which cares for children and young people from Nottinghamshire with terminal or life-limiting illnesses – wants the … [Read more...]
Cherry Lane’s festive events selling out fast
With less than three months to go until Christmas, value garden centre Cherry Lane is finding that shoppers are more keen than ever to secure tickets for this year’s festive events.While many event organisers across the country are having to cancel plans for Christmas, Cherry Lane is determined to … [Read more...]
Santa’s big arrival brings Christmas magic to Notcutts
The countdown to Christmas has begun with Santa set to make his big arrival at Notcutts Wheatcroft Garden Centre on Sunday, November 17. Children will have a chance to see Santa arrive in style by horse and carriage, where he will officially open the garden centre’s magical grotto and celebrate the … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly wrapping paper
Last year it was estimated that 108 million rolls of Christmas paper were thrown out by Brits. Even the most well-intentioned of us may not be aware that most wrapping paper cannot be recycled, specifically paper that contains plastic, foil, dye, glitter or left-over sticky tape. … [Read more...]