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...]
Mysterious Nottingham: The 1620s House
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. Sometimes you visit a place that ticks every box, and that was … [Read more...]
19 year-old from Cotgrave in World Ball Hockey Tournament
Amy Stevenson from Cotgrave was selected to represent Great Britain in the under 20s Ball Hockey team at the World Ball Hockey Championships held in the Czech Republic 21-25 July 2022. This year the teams from the USA, Canada and Slovakia were unable to travel to the Czech Republic which meant … [Read more...]
Pair celebrate Jubilee by attending Party at the Palace
A father and daughter from Bingham celebrated the Jubilee by attending the Platinum Party at the Palace in London on 4th June. Niamh O’Brien, who is a Cadet First Aider with the Cotgrave unit of St John Ambulance was awarded a ticket in return for her hard work providing first aid cover at local … [Read more...]
Come and learn about nature at Cotgrave Country Park
Looking for outdoor nature learning this year- want to add a few ‘points’ to your identification skills- have a good time with like-minded people? The Friends of Cotgrave Country Park have a full programme of nature walks this year. All of these will be led by experienced guides. Bat and Moth … [Read more...]
Discovery day for new Rushcliffe Oaks crematorium
Residents and businesses are being invited to a discovery day to learn more about Rushcliffe Borough Council’s new crematorium, Rushcliffe Oaks. Work has started on the modern contemporary building and community space in Stragglethorpe near Cotgrave with its focus on reflecting a connection back to … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe GPs encouraged to receive ‘Active Practice’ accreditation
GPs in Rushcliffe are being encouraged to receive the ‘Active Practice’ accreditation, an award to inspire and celebrate practices that are taking steps to support patients and staff to become more active and lead healthier lifestyles. Rushcliffe Borough Council has created the Active Practice … [Read more...]
Cotgrave is now 98% from being a Plastic Free Community
Cotgrave is now 98% of the way to being recognised as a Plastic Free Community by the group Surfers Against Sewage. They have just welcomed their 13th Community Ally: this lady wishes to remain anonymous, but suffice to say that without her unfailing help, the Crisp Packet Scheme could not have … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Candleby Lane school host a big family breakfast!
Children at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School have been enjoying a Big Family Breakfast joined by families and friends. Pupils and their families were invited to arrive in time for a breakfast provided by school and served up by the CEO and Deputy CEO of the school’s multi academy trust, The Flying … [Read more...]
Cotgrave business growth accommodated by move to nearby Council units
An expanding Cotgrave business has been able to grow and stay in the town thanks to a move to larger premises at the Rushcliffe Borough Council owned Colliers Business Park. The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Company relocated just a matter of yards in January from their previous Manvers Business Park … [Read more...]