Children in the village of Gotham, south Nottinghamshire can expect a visit from super-hero Batman this Easter Sunday. The popular comic-book character will stand-in for the Easter Bunny this year and deliver chocolate eggs, where children 11 years old & under if will be eagerly waiting in their … [Read more...]
Nottingham Castle reveals egg-cellent easter line up
Four days of circus-themed Easter fun are coming to Nottingham Castle, with the promise of a programme jam-packed with activities for families and visitors of all ages during the bank holiday weekend. The “Easter Weekender”, which will run from 15 to 18 April 2022, 10am to 4pm, will feature a trail … [Read more...]
Sundown Adventureland wishes families a “Hoppy” Easter with new Bunny Hunt
Sundown Adventureland, the long-standing family theme park in Rampton, is hosting its latest event, The Hoppy Easter Bunny Hunt, helping families enjoy one of the sweetest times of year. Running from 2nd to 18th April, the new trail will guide guests around the park, where they’ll hunt for easter … [Read more...]
Rattle and Roll Performance are offering FREE places during Easter Holidays
Rattle and Roll Performance are offering FREE places, plus food, to any children in receipt of the pupil premium this Easter. This is being delivered in partnership with the City and County Councils through the Holiday Activities Fund (HAF). To find out more or to book a place please email … [Read more...]
West Bridgford care home holds Easter competition for staff
West Bridgford based care at home company, PerCurra, has been running an Easter-themed competition for its frontline staff and the winners have been announced. Congratulations to Homecare Assistants Georgia Elliott, Wenda Scotney and Kerry-Ann McCarthy All staff were sent a ‘melt, mould & … [Read more...]
Easter Simnel Cake Recipe
Easter and the traditional Simnel Cake is a must, but remember only 11 balls on top of the cake which are to represent the 11 faithful disciples. Simnel Cake You will need: 225g Butter 225g Sugar 350g Self Raising Flour 4 Eggs A little Milk to mix 50g Chopped Walnuts … [Read more...]
Easter eggs donated to homeless families in Nottingham
Children at a Nottingham City Homes hostel for homeless families are being given an Easter surprise this week. One hundred Easter eggs will be delivered to families staying at the 122-bed hostel in St Ann’s, which provides emergency out-of-hours accommodation for families who can be there for … [Read more...]
Sewa Day and Communities Working Together prepare for an Easter ‘Egg’stravaganza
Sewa Day Nottingham, in Partnership with Communities Working Together, have been working to surprise 25 community groups across Nottinghamshire this Easter, including groups in Gedling, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, Ashfield and Bulwell. All items were very generously donated by 50 local businesses and … [Read more...]
Wool Fairies organise Easter Egg hunt to raise money for local park
A group of creative knitters in Burton Joyce have organised an Egg-citing event, ‘The Big Woolly Easter Hunt’ which will take place across the village in order to raise money for Burton Joyce Park. The hunt will take place on 4th April, Easter Sunday. The local wool fairies have been very busy … [Read more...]
Rainbows needs Nottinghamshire help in creating a lifetime of memories this Easter
Instead of donating chocolate this year, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is asking people in Nottinghamshire to stock its Virtual Easter Egg Basket. At Rainbows, because of dietary and medical considerations, only one in ten of the children the charity cares for can actually enjoy … [Read more...]