Former BBC Radio Nottingham newsreader & presenter Pip Watts, has hung up her headphones after 25 years in broadcasting and is now teaching “Move it or Lose it“ fitness classes for the over 60s across Notts. But she’ll still be playing some great music in classes, which are designed to … [Read more...]
Keyworth RFC march on into National Cup Quarter Final!
Keyworth RFC U18’s Colts show no sign of letting their undefeated season slip away, even when faced with opposition such as Sheffield RFC in their match they played on Sunday 16th January 2022. There were only 16 teams left in the RFU National Cup, where they played at Sheffield’s impressive home … [Read more...]
Help stop the extinction of hedgehogs
The extinction of the only spiny mammal in Britain is a very real threat! The European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) evolved to how we know them today, about 15 million years ago! But, since the 1950’s their decline has been significant. It is thought their numbers were as high as 36 million but … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of Rushcliffe Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what a two of you said: Cousin creations Two cousins who live in Bingham have inspired each other to start a creative business. Chrissie and Diane, who are both in … [Read more...]
Slimming World members make ‘egg’stra special donation
Members from the Keyworth Slimming World group have arranged an Easter Egg collection which was donated to The Grand Residential Care Home. Michelle Tinlin became the Slimming World Consultant for the Keyworth group at the end of December last year, she said, “Having battled with my own weight … [Read more...]
Salon owner and clients embark on 4,000-mile walking challenge
Helen Eveson, the owner of award-winning beauty salon in Keyworth, along with a team of salon clients, set out to walk thousands of miles to raise money for a Nottinghamshire charity. During the third national lockdown Helen, who is the owner of Bliss Beauty Therapy in Keyworth, began encouraging … [Read more...]
Friends of QMC launch loyalty care
Nottingham based charity; Friends of Queens Medical Centre (QMC) has launched a loyalty card, rewarding customers with points to spend at a later date. For every £5 spent at one of the charity’s shops in Lenton or Keyworth earns one stamp and once customers have collected all ten stamps a £5 … [Read more...]
The Key Health Club’s Reopening gets a Thumbs up from Members!
The Key Health Club in Keyworth were delighted to reopen at the end of July after a 4 month closure due to lockdown rules. The team have implemented all the necessary government and industry guidelines to ensure the club remains safe but enjoyable for everyone with all the facilities (Gym, … [Read more...]
Vital fund-raising resumes as charity reopens its Lenton shop
The Friends of Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) is looking forward to reopening the doors to its shop on Derby Road in Lenton, after being closed for almost four months, as part of its phased reopening. In the last couple of weeks staff have been busy preparing the Derby Road shop to reopen by … [Read more...]
Use Ring Go as the easy and cashless way to pay to park in Rushcliffe
Residents and visitors parking in Rushcliffe’s car parks can use Ring Go parking as the easy and cashless way to park as town and village centres adapt to the new normal. With all sites resuming regular charges and restrictions from today (June 29), motorists can park even more securely … [Read more...]