Good Companions in Clifton are a local charity that supports isolated, vulnerable and lonely older people in the Clifton, Wilford and Sliverdale areas of Nottingham through the provision of weekly friendship groups plus a home-visiting scheme. Below they talk about their plans for an unconventional … [Read more...]
Braving the chop for children’s cancer charity
A jeweller from Clifton has donated 16 inches of her hair to a charity that makes wigs for children living with cancer. The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs free of charge to children and young people who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatment and other conditions. … [Read more...]
Local business donates mud kitchen to local school
Clifton school receives generous donation that encourages kids to have fun outdoors. A member of staff from Nethergate SENS School in Clifton shared a post on social media asking for donations of outdoor toys and play equipment. Local project ‘imakestuff’ run by Gavin Dawes responded by … [Read more...]
Area of Clifton to be turned pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness week
The 9th to 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week, a global date in the calendar for bereaved parents, families and friends to commemorate their precious babies lives. Forever Stars are working harder than ever this year to mark this date by working with the local community to … [Read more...]
Construction to begin soon on £800M neighbourhood near Clifton
Major construction works are expected to begin in the coming months on the vast £800m neighbourhood on the outskirts of Clifton. 3,000 homes are due to be built at what is described as ‘one of the largest housing and employment developments in the East Midlands’. Exploratory … [Read more...]
Young Nottingham author gets set to see his story in lights
A Nottingham boy is over the moon after hearing his short story will be published online for the world to read. Samuel Shread, who lives in Clifton, entered a short story competition on the StoryParks website after his auntie, Marsha Shread, heard about it on local radio. A few weeks … [Read more...]
100 celebration trees to be planted as part of climate change effort
Nottingham City Homes (NCH) has planted 100 trees across Nottingham as part of their plans to tackle climate change. The ‘100 Years, 100 Trees’ project was started in 2019 by NCH as part of their celebrations of 100 years of council housing. The 100 trees are part of 130,000 that are being … [Read more...]
Clifton woman’s plea for support to ‘Save Our Lifeline’
A Clifton woman is calling for the support of the local community to help save the service that is a lifeline to both her daughter and husband who have profound disabilities resulting from brain injuries. Jo Samples, 50, from Clifton is a carer for both her daughter and husband and has been … [Read more...]
NG11 Foodbank adapts to new Government guidelines during the Coronavirus crisis
In response to the Government’s ‘Stay at Home’ request, the NG11 Foodbank based in Clifton has moved its service to home delivery only. This will protect its users, donors and volunteers but has required a change in the way Foodbank vouchers are issued and used. Foodbanks provide an … [Read more...]
Recycle for Charity
Recycle your small electrical items at your local Recycling Centre during January, and for every tonne, Veolia (Nottingham County Council’s waste contractors) will donate £5 to Motor Neurone Disease Association, the chosen charity of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Chairman. Veolia have even … [Read more...]