One of Nottingham’s busiest food banks has been operating for ten years and will mark the anniversary with a gathering at Hope Centre on Tuesday 27th September at 11 am. NG11 Food bank, which is part of the Trussell Trust network of food banks, covers Clifton, Ruddington, parts of West Bridgford and … [Read more...]
Lady Bay Safari Sale returns for June 2022
Now in its 5th year, the Lady Bay Safari Sale looks set to be another great day out for all! Having very quickly established itself in the calendar of many, this fantastic community sale sees the streets of Lady Bay thronged with shoppers, browsers and lots of friendly folk looking to … [Read more...]
Cafe on the Corner – new community cafe on Boundary Road
Just across from Boundary Road Park (with its great new bike track) is South Nottingham’s newest Cafe! The Cafe on the Corner at St Paul’s Church is an exciting new venture between church and community, which aims to benefit the local area, whilst serving great coffee and tasty home made … [Read more...]
Holy Trinity and St Francis launch two new initiatives for Clifton Community
"I wonder what your favourite thing about Easter is? I love the lighter nights, the spring flowers, the egg hunts and of course the chocolate! I also love the sense of hope that Easter brings – a hope that we need right now with all the troubles in our world - a hope that out of the darkest of … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s community hero represents the UK at TED conference
Nottingham business leader Marcellus Baz BEM vows to bring back teachings to city-based initiatives from world-renowned speakers such as Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Al Gore as he represents the UK at the first TED Conference in three years. “Baz” will join this prestigious event, this year held in … [Read more...]
Poodle reunited with owner thanks to local volunteers
When Ernie a beloved pet poodle went missing at 8pm on 27th June, locals went into overdrive to help find him. Owner Karen was frantically trying to track him down. Ernie is a young nervous dog who is frightened of strangers, so he was going to prove tricky to find. Searching for most of the … [Read more...]
Wool Fairies organise Easter Egg hunt to raise money for local park
A group of creative knitters in Burton Joyce have organised an Egg-citing event, ‘The Big Woolly Easter Hunt’ which will take place across the village in order to raise money for Burton Joyce Park. The hunt will take place on 4th April, Easter Sunday. The local wool fairies have been very busy … [Read more...]
Community service in Calverton gets funding boost
A community centre in the heart of Calverton has received £1,000 from a housebuilder to help maintain its services. Calverton Core was awarded the funds by Persimmon Homes Nottingham, thanks to its Community Champions scheme. For the past 25 years, the all-encompassing charity has supported the … [Read more...]
How online baby and toddler classes are proving a lifeline to young families in lockdown
Imagine being housebound with a baby or toddler, day and night, for months on end. That has been the reality for thousands of young families during this health crisis lockdown. Not being able to socialise, or have the support from their friends and families, has been tough. Having a baby can be … [Read more...]
Mayor of Rushcliffe presents award for work of Community Garden by Plastic Free Cotgrave
On Saturday 12th December 2020, Cllr. Susan Mallender, Mayor of Rushcliffe visited Cotgrave to recognise the work of the Community Garden as the first Plastic Free Allies of Plastic Free Cotgrave. A small group of gardeners and volunteers from Plastic Free Cotgrave met in the garden for a brief … [Read more...]