A community project in Keyworth that helps locals combat loneliness and social isolation by connecting people through nature and conservation work, has received funding from Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Reach Rushcliffe initiative. Keyworth Community Garden was set up last year to give people the … [Read more...]
Calverton needs planting bulbs
To compliment the new village signage and planters in Calverton, we are looking to plant spring bulbs in and around the planters to brighten up the village entrances. If you have any spare spring bulbs you are willing to donate, please put them into the collecting bins outside the Co-op on Flatts … [Read more...]
Notts graduates get green fingered at Rainbows
A team of colleagues from Nottinghamshire based HR firm, MHR, have been getting green fingered in the Eco Garden at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The firm, based in Ruddington, Nottingham, has supported Rainbows for the past three years and wanted to get involved in as many … [Read more...]
Beeston & Chilwell Garden Trail raises thousands for charity!
What a Buzz! Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail was a huge success this June 2021. Dry, sunny weather and over 693 visitors plus children meant that this year’s Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail was buzzing! It was great to hold our popular local Garden Trail again this year on 12th and 13th … [Read more...]
East Leake gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of East Leake Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what three of you said: Painting wild During lockdown, Jessica Spence from East Leake brought some colour and wildlife to a relative’s allotment by painting flowers … [Read more...]
Nottingham to take part in International Nature Competition
Nottingham is taking part for the first time in the global City Nature Challenge and needs your help. The City Nature Challenge, taking place Friday 24th - Monday 27th April, is an annual event documenting nature and helping residents, nature enthusiasts and professionals alike to better … [Read more...]