Local organisation StepOutStayOut are organising a football event to take place in August.On August 4th 2021, the next annual Jumpers 5 Goalposts event will take place at The Clifton Football Centre, NG11 8LU. The event will be Free and will run from 11am – 3pm. Don’t forget to bring your … [Read more...]
Councillors organise spectacular Easter Egg Hunt
Clifton East Councillors held a successful social distanced Easter Egg hunt on April 3 for local children thanks to egg donations.Councillor for Clifton East Maria Watson said, “This year has been very different to previous years with lockdown, we felt it was only right that we try to put smiles … [Read more...]
Bird Boxes secured at Clifton Flower Park
Bird boxes have been secured at Clifton Flower park to encourage wildlife and birds to nest in the area.In February, Clifton Independent Councillors purchased 32 bird boxes to be fixed to trees at Clifton Flower Park. The aim is to attract birds back to the park for nesting.The Councillors … [Read more...]
Growing up in Ruddington during World War II
Grow Old Disgracefully is a registered charity that has been running a national competition called the Over 90s Short Story Prize. The winners have now been announced and are shown on online at www.growolddisgracefully.co.uk. One entry was by Olive Mellors who now lives in Cotgrave, below her letter … [Read more...]
Clifton organisation supports those in need throughout lockdown
Summerwood Community Garden in Clifton have been working hard throughout the pandemic to ensure the local community have the support they need during such a challenging time. Below, a spokesperson from the organisation explains the immense and wonderful activities they’ve been up to:The past 12 … [Read more...]
Taxi’s tribute to Tom
NG11 Cars Taxi company showed a special tribute to the Late Captain Sir Tom Moore.Captain Tom Moore was a British Army officer who raised almost an astonishing £33million for charity in the run-up to his 100th birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic, by walking laps of his garden. He sadly … [Read more...]
StepOutStayOut need your help
StepoutStayOut are a local community organisation who are now part of the Co-Op Local Community Fund.Stepoutstayout are a group who work on the estate to engage young people through sport.They are a footballing project created by ex-offender Pete Bell, designed to give those within HMP a … [Read more...]
Staff taking part in exercise-athon to raise money for Nethergate Academy
A team of eight staff members at Nethergate Academy are holding an exercise-athon to raise money for special equipment for their new sensory room.Nethergate Academy in Clifton provides education for children with complex learning difficulties. The school aims “To enable every individual to … [Read more...]
Councillors express sadness in response to closure of Summerwood Day Centre
“This closure is not only ill thought out but is frankly cruel, targeting the people who are most vulnerable to this crisis we all currently face.”Three City Councilllors for the Clifton East Ward have written a letter to express their disappointment and sadness in regards to the proposed … [Read more...]
NG11 Clean Champions – February update
Last year, 2020 was certainly a challenging year on so many fronts. And although Nottingham Clean Champions were not allowed to pick litter for some months due to COVID-19, the total of bags collected for the year is 758!An amazing team effort; thank you. A special thank you, to Angie and … [Read more...]