After the many restrictions imposed for Christmas 2021, it has been wonderful this Christmas to be able to throw the church doors open wide and welcome people in!Over the course of December 2021, the churches of St Mary’s in the village and Holy Trinity with St Francis on the estate were able to … [Read more...]
Happy New Year from Clifton NG11 Foodbank!
We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that has supported Clifton NG11 Food Bank over the last year.For those of you that would like to know some statistics, from March - December 2021 we have helped: 626 adults and 815 children and the Angel Green Community Kitchen has helped 500 … [Read more...]
Happy New Year from Clifton East Councillors!
The three Councillors for Clifton East have a special Happy New Year message to the residents of Clifton, here’s what they said:As we enter another year, WE Kevin Clarke, Maria Watson and Kirsty Jones, Councillors for Clifton East, would like to wish you all a very Happy New year.The last two … [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...]
How you can download a free copy of Clifton author’s new book
The Hangman’s Turn is a historical fiction book by local author and Clifton Craft Market organiser, Alice Burton.Alice is giving our readers the chance to download a copy of her book for free by simply following this link: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/ro8codd8ghAlice said, “Before I established … [Read more...]
Clifton school steps into the Strictly spirit with dance classes hosted by Robin Windsor
Following the launch of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on the 18th of September, Whitegate Primary School welcomed ex Strictly star Robin Windsor to host a day of dancing across all year groups.The school hall on Monday the 20th of September transformed into a ballroom, with staff and … [Read more...]
Jumping to exciting new heights for Clifton resident Wendy
Local resident Wendy Sheldon recently took part in a skydive to help raise money for the Sheriff of Nottingham’s nominated charity.Wendy, who works at NG11 Cars in Clifton, took the heroic jump on the 22nd September.Wendy said, “It all started when myself and the sheriff of Nottingham Malita … [Read more...]
Winners of the Clifton & Wilford Summer Art Competition announced
Lilian Greenwood MP was at Clifton Library on Saturday 11th September to present prizes to 3 excited winners of the Clifton and Wilford Summer Art Competition.The organisers wanted to provide some entertainment for children over the summer holidays and children aged between 4 & 11 were … [Read more...]
A tribute to Tabs the Bus Stop Cat
If you live around the area of Nobel Road in Clifton, you’ve probably come across Tabs, a friendly cat who said hello to everyone and hangs around at the Todd Close Bus Stop.Sadly, Tabs passed away after being hit by a car on 21st August, so his owner Lisa Baguley and her family wanted to share … [Read more...]
Epic cycle ride in aid of Nottingham therapeutic horticulture scheme
A Nottingham woman is currently cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise £10,000 in support of a city therapeutic horticulture scheme.Growing Forward CIC is a social and therapeutic horticulture project based in community gardens in Bobbers Mill and Clifton.Working closely with local … [Read more...]