Children of Firbeck Academy in Wollaton have access to Yoga instruction at school as part of the academy’s approach to caring for the development of the whole child. Photo credits: Dave Edwards “Yoga is very good for you and helps you stretch your core which is a really important strength for … [Read more...]
Free gadgets for those who are visually impaired
Visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire are being invited to see if they are eligible for a free specially adapted audio device from a leading blind charity. British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) provides a range of equipment all designed with blind and partially sighted people in mind. … [Read more...]
Elderly bakers create cupcakes for their care home
An elderly baker who made cakes for soldiers during WW2 has helped her care home celebrate National Cupcake Week. Gwen Tolson, 92, began working in her grandmother’s café in Chilwell when she was a child. She used to entertain visiting soldiers, stationed at Chetwynd Barracks by tap dancing, … [Read more...]
West Bridgford mum of young man with autism praises Notts services
A West Bridgford mum-of-two has praised two Nottingham organisations for the work they have done with her autistic son Duncan. Linda Jones has spent 16 years as a specialist teacher for young children with autism. She has seen her son progress so much over the last year … [Read more...]
Trip to opticians helps to pick up high blood pressure
When Whatton resident Christopher Morley started to experience blurred vision, he thought it was about time he got his eyes tested, but did not appreciate that the symptom could be caused by a more serious health condition. Mr Morley, 66, had been to Specsavers in the past so made an … [Read more...]
Clifton resident raises money for charity and raises awareness of daughter’s rare genetic condition
A family from Clifton have been raising money for the Jeans for Genes charity, whilst also raising awareness of their daughter’s rare genetic condition. Kimberley-Jade and her partner Alex welcomed Francesca into the world three years ago and a little sister for their son … [Read more...]
Men urged to talk about women’s cancers
Over 21,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every year, but awareness of symptoms is still very poor according to leading cancer charities. Now, as part of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, which runs throughout September, campaigners are calling on people to open … [Read more...]
Clifton Campus to launch new training centre with East Midlands Ambulance Service
Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus is to launch a new training centre with East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) as part of its plans to recruit and train more staff. The facility will help to develop and train staff within the field, and will replace the ambulance service’s current … [Read more...]
Toton resident raising funds for awareness of Kleine Levin Syndrome
A Toton resident has started a crowdfunding page to raise awareness of Kleine Levin Syndrome (KLS). Dana Prince’s son Connor, 13, was diagnosed seven years ago and the family have had little progress so far with help or advice about the condition. “Connor is one of … [Read more...]
Local man flying in the face of a brain injury
Imagine walking across a windy airfield knowing that in a few minutes you will be strapped to the wing of an aeroplane, speeding and climbing through the air at up to 130 miles per hour. Now imagine taking on the same challenge without vision, with weakness in your right arm and … [Read more...]