We’re in exceptionally challenging times and my sympathies are with, and best wishes go out to, all residents and their families and friends who are in any way affected by this virus. It’s been heartening to see so many of our communities mobilise local efforts to help those vulnerable, … [Read more...]
Photo’s showing Nottingham City Centre during the Coronavirus lockdown
On Monday 23rd March the United Kingdom went into full lockdown as the British Government attempted to contain the spiralling number of coronavirus cases that have emerged in the country. The population of the UK have been told to stay at home unless for one of four reasons, to exercise once a … [Read more...]
The Day Corona Came
Grandfather, grandmother and I in the house I’d waited long time, maybe it wouldn’t come Grandfather, grandmother seemed quite unconcerned But I was quite nervous, the future unknown. How were they so stoic, or so it appeared Grandfather, newspaper slipped down … [Read more...]
Rainbows helps NHS during coronavirus crisis
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is to support the NHS during the current coronavirus crisis. The Loughborough-based hospice will now be looking after children and young people from Leicester’s Children’s Hospital to help relieve strains on the NHS by freeing up its … [Read more...]
Hopwells Wholesalers Launches Home Delivery Service
Hopwells is a proud, local and independent wholesaler who has been supplying Nottinghamshire vibrant restaurant and pub scene with high quality foods for 45 years. We have also and continue to do so, supply Hospitals, Care homes and Schools during this unprecedented time. We will not let them … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Borough Council outlines summer events plan
Summer events scheduled by Rushcliffe Borough Council until July have been cancelled in light of COVID-19, affecting VE day celebrations, Proms in the Park, the Taste of Rushcliffe Food and Drink Festival and the YouNG Market. The events, which had previously been scheduled for May 8, June 27 … [Read more...]
COVID-19 social distancing at its best
The corona virus won't dampen the British spirit when a little boy turns 7 during isolation. Rachel Mahon and Ria Mathieson of Sherwood are best friends but like most of us, know they have to keep their distance. During the isolation, Rachel’s son Arthur turned 7 at home so Ria Mathieson … [Read more...]