The growth of Cotgrave, half a century ago, from a village of around 750 people to a town of well over 5,000 was because of coal. There had been mining in the area before but not on the scale of this colliery built in the 60's to supply coal to fuel the Ratcliffe on Soar power station. Hundreds … [Read more...]
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Six miles southeast of the city of Nottingham lies the parish of Cotgrave. At the centre of the Parish sits the church of All Saints whose origins reportedly can be traced back to the twelfth century. Historical records indicate that the bells have rung out of Cotgrave (Cotsgrove) since the Tudor … [Read more...]
Cotgrave & District u3a celebrates 10th anniversary
On 5th December 2023, over 100 members of Cotgrave & District u3a gathered together at The Welfare Social Club in Cotgrave to celebrate the success of the organisation since it started in December 2013. One of the organisers, Paul Childs (Vice Chairman), was MC for the event and the retiring … [Read more...]
Cotgrave and Keyworth leisure centres welcome £4.1m investment
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is investing £4.1m in refurbishments and energy efficient upgrades over the next three years at Cotgrave Leisure Centre and Keyworth Leisure Centre. The refurbishment programme subject to planning approval will see the decarbonisation of the leisure centre in … [Read more...]
Plastic tree guards removed at Cotgrave Country Park
On Sunday 5th November, volunteers from both Plastic Free Cotgrave and the Friends of Cotgrave Country Park met to remove some of the many plastic tree guards that can be found in the Country Park. In two hours, 25 large bags of tree guards were removed from hawthorns and other small trees around … [Read more...]
Community defibrillator installed at Cotgrave C of E Primary School
A new community defibrillator has been installed on the outside wall of Cotgrave Church of England Primary School. The new unit, which can be accessed from Plumtree Road, was unveiled by Mrs Mel Cottee, a Senior Teaching Assistant who after 25 years of service is retiring from the school. Mr … [Read more...]
Join in, learn and have fun at Cotgrave Country Park
The friends of Cotgrave Country Park have organised a varied and interesting programme of walks and activities on the park for this Spring, Summer and Autumn. They are fortunate to have these activities led by knowledgeable and experienced leaders. These walks and activities include plenty of … [Read more...]
Mysterious Nottingham travels to Stapleford!
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has published a book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting various mysterious or haunted locations. This month we are travelling way back in time to two historic … [Read more...]
Mysterious Nottingham: The Saracen’s Head
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has published a book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting various mysterious or haunted locations. Standing proudly on the High Street "The Saracen's Head" in … [Read more...]
Mysterious Nottingham: Holme Pierrepont Hall
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has published a book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting various mysterious or haunted locations. There are not many grander entrances than the doorway to Holme … [Read more...]
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