Midwives will go on to assist around 150,000 births over the next three months, through the peak of the Covid-19 virus. Olivia Swift, Director of Lotus Maternity has therefore chosen to help in the best way she is able during the pandemic and return to work as a midwife, after being asked by the … [Read more...]
Nottingham resident making Keyworker Face Shields needs your support
Nottingham resident Claire Giles along with a small team of helpers are together volunteering their time to create over 10,000 full face shields for keyworkers in a bid to support the NHS. Our keyworkers are so important to us, especially during a time like this. There is currently a shortage of … [Read more...]
Council Tax Support Available For Individuals Affected by COVID-19
Anyone who is struggling to pay their Council tax because their circumstances have changed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply for support from Broxtowe Borough Council. The Government has announced a £500 million hardship fund to help support vulnerable households with their … [Read more...]
We are Radikl launches ‘Calm Giving’ to support female founders through COVID-19 crisis
One hundred female founders can now get free membership to an online business community, set up to provide business help and support to women starting out and running their own company. Sarah King and Claire Dunn from Nottingham, co-founded the ‘we are radikl’ community 17 months ago, with the … [Read more...]
Runner completed half marathon… in back garden!
Notts local, Darlington Magela has incredibly completed a half marathon using only his driveway and back garden as part of the Brooks #runhappyathome Challenge on Instagram. Darlington, who is part of the Brooks Run Happy Team, ran the 21.11km in just over 4.5 hours, running continuous loops from … [Read more...]
Funding available for sports clubs, community organisations and charities affected by COVID-19
Funding has been made available for Rushcliffe sports clubs, community organisations and charities who facilitate physical activity, affected by COVID-19. Sport England have announced up to £195m to support the sport and physical activity sector through the pandemic, starting with a £20m … [Read more...]
Council connects the Friary with food box deliveries for Rushcliffe’s most vulnerable
Rushcliffe Borough Council has connected charity the Friary with local efforts to deliver vital food boxes to some of the Borough’s most vulnerable residents during COVID-19. Chief Executive Ben Talbot safely collected 40 parcels on Friday (April 3) that will now be distributed to those who … [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...]
Rosie the Little Pink Tuk Tuk gives back
The Rosie May Foundation are putting Rosie the Little Pink Tuk Tuk to good use in the local community by offering a free delivery service to help ease the burden of other charities and small businesses who may be overwhelmed with current demand due to COVID-19. The Rosie May Foundation was set up … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe businesses signposted to central government support
Rushcliffe Borough Council is signposting the Borough’s businesses to the latest advice from Central Government on its £350bn support for the economy in light of COVID-19. The authority will be guided on the measures in the coming days and weeks, that will be publicised as soon as possible at … [Read more...]