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...]
Construction completed at local Dementia Care Home
Construction has completed at leading dementia care specialists Church Farm Care’s Rusticus home in Cotgrave – making its vision of expanding its revolutionary model of dementia care to include this latest location a reality. From alterations to the internal layout of the existing building as … [Read more...]
Fundraiser organised for girl diagnosed with rare form of cancer
The family and friends of a young girl in Cotgrave have organised a fundraising day to raise funds towards a dream holiday. Leila, 7-year-old from Cotgrave was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in October 2021. Following her diagnosis Leila has been receiving weekly chemotherapy which has left her … [Read more...]
Cotgrave school create magical reading libraries for children
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School teachers have created magical Reading Libraries for children throughout their school - transporting pupils into a world of wonder and imagination. Alice Lilley is the English Subject Lead and Year 3/4 phase leader, and she said the rooms are designed to stimulate … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School seek help to restart their school farm
Cotgrave Candleby Lane school is planning to reinstate its school farm and says it intends to make it a resource centre for pupils and the local community. Caroline Armstrong is Head Teacher at the school and said, “Working with and learning about animals and their care is such a valuable … [Read more...]
Local News review: The perfect roast for a lazy Sunday!
Our Local News editor, Dani, was delighted to receive a roast dinner from Roasts2Go on a lazy Sunday at home at the end of August. Roasts2Go, based in Cotgrave, is a new concept which was launched during the first lockdown in March 2020. The aim was to deliver delicious food to those vulnerable … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Country Park set to hold family fun day
Cotgrave Country Park will host a special fun day this August! The first Fun Day event in Cotgrave Country Park is taking place on August 22nd from 11.00am to 3.00pm. The event is kindly supported by The Co-op Community Fund. Entry to the event is free. Our Country parks have been well needed … [Read more...]