Cotgrave Archives

MBE honoured by Mayor for supporting domestic abuse victims

07/02/2020 by Digital Media

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 Christine … [Read more...]

Council funding points the way to an improved visitor experience at Cotgrave Country Park

04/12/2019 by Digital Media

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

04/12/2019 by Digital Media

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...]

New GP Exercise on Referral scheme to help increase physical activity levels in Rushcliffe

26/11/2019 by Digital Media

Get Healthy Rushcliffe is launching a new exercise on referral programme to help residents of Rushcliffe with long term health conditions become more physically active. Exercise is a critical component of achieving a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Get Healthy Rushcliffe aims to make that as easy and … [Read more...]

Volunteers and partner agencies join to Love Cotgrave!

28/10/2019 by Digital Media

A dedicated autumn clear-up has taken place, with local councils and partner agencies joining residents and volunteers to ‘Love Cotgrave’ and help spruce up parts of the town. A team of over 50 helped make the streets sparkle in Ringleas, Rivermead and Lawrence Close cleaning over 30 street … [Read more...]

Candleby Lane schoolchildren experience lessons in the wonders of the Universe

18/10/2019 by Digital Media

Children at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School have been exploring the wonders of the universe at school with the help of a visiting astrophysicist. The lessons were given inside a special dome where images of space were projected, giving children an immersive experience. Astronomer and … [Read more...]

Cotgrave’s Green Play Park Opening Event

17/10/2019 by Digital Media

Hundreds of excited children accompanied by their parents turned out last Saturday morning 12th October for the official opening of the new play park. The rain stopped and the sun shone (for a little while) which allowed all to enjoy this special event. The local retailers including the Co-op, the … [Read more...]

Come and “Love Cotgrave” on 24th October

02/10/2019 by Digital Media

A dedicated autumn clear-up will "Love Cotgrave" next month, committed to further sprucing parts of the town up and local councils and partner agencies need your help! Volunteers are being sought to join the effort to make the streets sparkle in Ringleas, Rivermead and Lawrence Close in the town … [Read more...]

One week until Sunday Funday in Cotgrave

02/09/2019 by Digital Media

Sunday Funday, Rushcliffe Borough Council’s annual celebration of health, sport and wellbeing arrives in Cotgrave on Sunday September 8. The free event sponsored by Thomas Bow City Asphalt and in conjunction with NHS Rushcliffe Clinical Commissioning Group will take place at the town’s … [Read more...]