Streetwise joined forces with a community group in Gamston on Friday (April 5), to help clean up the area and reduce the amount of unnecessary waste found in local public spaces. Volunteers from West Bridgford Community Litter Pickers joined the ground maintenance contractors to complete the … [Read more...]
Litter picks to keep Clifton clean and tidy
The Clifton Green Team Litter Group run monthly litter picks to keep the area tidy. The local community gets involved to help keep Clifton clean and tidy. One of the organisers, Maria Watson, told the Clifton Local News: “We had a wonderful few hours last month. “We cleaned up all along … [Read more...]
Trentbarton sends bus to help Pete, 88, get on-board
When Trentbarton heard that an 88-year-old customer was struggling to get on-board with his mobility scooter, the bus company had the bright idea to send a bus to his home so he could practice getting on and off to build his confidence. That’s why a bus turned up at the Bingham home of Pete and … [Read more...]
Local charity turn VIPs for the day to launch new store
Wednesday 18th July (9am) will see the opening of the new B&M Clifton store, which is located on the new Clifton Triangle retail park. The new colleagues were asked to nominate a local charity they think truly deserves some VIP treatment for the work they do for the local community. They … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Befriends helping the local community
“It feels good to know I am making something positive happen for others, that may not happen without me.” Everyone can feel lonely at times. Getting older can magnify these feelings as friends and relatives move away, we experience more significant health problems, lose a partner or find it more … [Read more...]
Dorothy Finch: Long-standing member of Calverton school to retire
A long-standing member of a Calverton school is to retire at the end of the summer term. Dorothy Finch has been the office manager and lead administrator at Manor Park Infant School and Nursery on Flatts Lane in Calverton for 29 years. Recently retired head teacher, Carol Litowczuk, said: … [Read more...]
New mayor takes office in Broxtowe
Broxtowe has a new mayor after councillor Derek Burnett was installed as the 42nd mayor. Derek, who is a Conservative councillor for Watnall and Nuthall West, was joined by friends and family on this special occasion, including his wife Sonia, who will escort him on official engagements over the … [Read more...]
Open Voices now in West Bridgford
Open Voices is Music for Everyone's latest community project. The idea is to provide singing sessions especially designed for adults with learning difficulties. Following on from the success of Open Voices in Sherwood, February sees the start of Open Voices in West Bridgford. This group … [Read more...]
FRIENDS OF BRIDGFORD PARK AGM NEXT MONTH
The Friends of Bridgford Park have a forthcoming AGM in April, where they will be electing new officers. One of the positions open is that of new chair as Linda Phillips, who has held this seat for many years, is now standing down. Linda has done a lot of work for the group and been very … [Read more...]
BUSINESSESS IN BINGHAM INVITED TO GET TO KNOW LOCAL CRICKET CLUB
Bingham Cricket Club will be hosting a free networking and social event for all local businesses on Monday 23rd February. The networking event will take place in the Butt Field Clubhouse, Bingham and provide local businesses with the opportunity to get to know the club, which is the sixth-oldest … [Read more...]