An East Midlands teenager has been recognised and honoured by The National Lottery and Repair Shop host Jay Blades for his efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, supporting disabled children.Joseph Rutherford, 15, has been supporting disability charity Footprints – by posting videos of his … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Candleby Lane school children explore life without electricity
Children at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School have been looking at the topic of Electricity, and what life might be like without it.Teacher Alex Wigley explained. “The enquiry question for children was to explore what life might look like without electricity. They loved discussing the … [Read more...]
Community garden receives vital funds to further combat social isolation
A community project has received vital funding from Reach Rushcliffe to help develop a community garden to provide residents with access to green space, help them grow fruit and vegetables and learn more about horticulture.Cotgrave community garden is now cultivating the land adjacent to their … [Read more...]
Recommendations for new Rushcliffe crematorium to be discussed
Recommendations for a new crematorium based at Stragglethorpe near Cotgrave and operated by Rushcliffe Borough Council are set to be discussed by its Cabinet.A planning application for the site was approved by the Planning Inspectorate last year and the authority has since purchased the … [Read more...]
“Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter”
Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave has recently released her new book, ‘Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter’, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around the UK visiting various haunted or mysterious locations. Joanna said, “I’ve been interested in ghosts and other … [Read more...]
Hair, beauty & holistic professionals against domestic abuse
Behind the Mask was launched in July 2019. It offers U.K. hair, holistic & beauty professionals free online training to help them spot the signs that someone may be experiencing domestic abuse how they could respond in the best way.Carmen Elizabeth Owner of The Healing Cabin in Cotgrave … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Roots funding supports new Community Food Garden in Cotgrave
Funding from Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Rushcliffe Roots initiative is set to help transform a former bowls green in Cotgrave into a vibrant Community Food Garden full of fresh produce and healthy activities for local residents. The rejuvenation of the site on Woodview in the town will … [Read more...]
MBE honoured by Mayor for supporting domestic abuse victims
A Cotgrave resident who has worked for over two decades helping to better the lives of victims of domestic abuse has been praised by the Mayor of Rushcliffe for receiving an MBE in the New Years’ Honours List. Nicola Brindley MBE received a signed letter of achievement from Mayor Cllr … [Read more...]
Council funding points the way to an improved visitor experience at Cotgrave Country Park
A series of new County Council-funded signs are set to encourage even more visitors to explore Cotgrave Country Park. Thirty-four new signposts in and around the Park, which include various finger posts and brown tourist road signs as well as two new information boards, have been created and … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Open Gardens update
Next Open Gardens event: 27th/28th JUNE 2020, SATURDAY and/or SUNDAYOur two nominated charities are Cotgrave Advice Centre (CAC) and Tara’s Angels.Tara’s Angels support vulnerable women and children who are Domestic Abuse victims and who live in refuges across Nottinghamshire. It was … [Read more...]