Three new interpretational boards have recently been installed on The Hook Nature Reserve in Lady Bay. These are at the entrances next to Melbourne Road, Mona Road and Holme Grove, providing a plan of the site together with information on its history and examples of the varied plants and wildlife … [Read more...]
What a great Lady Bay Open Gardens!
Despite one very rainy day and one very sunny one, this year’s Lady Bay Open Gardens was a huge success. Over 1,100 adults visited plus children with proceeds donated to the Lady Bay Community Fund. In addition, garden hosts also over £1,300 for their chosen charities. Lady Bay Open Gardens has … [Read more...]
Singing away with Lady Bay!
The Lady Bay Community Choir has had a very busy Spring this year having recently entertained audiences at the Ruddington Coronation Market, the Sing Away festival in Sutton Coldfield, the Arts Trail in Lady Bay and the Big Sing in Ruddington. Some performances have been shared with its sister … [Read more...]
New play area taking shape in Lady Bay
Plans for a brand-new play area at Adbolton Lane in Lady Bay in West Bridgford are now taking shape with a £80,000 investment into the facilities. Work has now begun to replace the majority of existing equipment with a bespoke play area with 11 new items whilst refurbishing some existing features … [Read more...]
Sharphill Wood Bat Boxes: An update
Box checks made by licensed inspectors during 2022 showed that the 8 bat boxes installed in 2022 were used by both brown long-eared and soprano pipistrelle bats. In February 2023 five more bat boxes were installed. These (see photo below) were made for Notts Wildlife Trust by inmates of Whatton … [Read more...]
Lady Bay Safari Sale 2023
Lady Bay Safari Sale 2023 will take place on Sunday 11th June 2023, from 11am to 4pm. The event is now it is 6th year and looks set to be another great day out for all! Last year more than 100 households took part, selling cakes, clothing, plants and furniture, jewellery and collectables and … [Read more...]
Over 500 new trees planted to create woodland area in Lady Bay
Over 500 trees have now been planted in a new woodland area at The Hook local nature reserve in Lady Bay in West Bridgford as part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Free Tree scheme. The mixed age range of trees now make up Jubilee Wood, a collection of English Oak, Alder, Bird Cherry and also … [Read more...]
West Bridgford schools raise over £3,100 for Guatemalan students
Both Lady Bay Primary School and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy celebrated the end of term this July with Spanish themed festivals in aid of The School of Hope in Guatemala. At Lady Bay many local organisations lent their support to produce a two day non-uniform fiesta of Spanish themed learning, … [Read more...]
Lady Bay Vintage Antiques Fair returns this July
The popular Lady Bay Vintage Fair returns to Lady Bay this July. Known for its uniqueness in Nottingham, the event offers vintage lovers, collectors and antique connoisseurs the chance to see and buy quality goods from an eclectic and broad group of traders from across the UK. About the … [Read more...]
‘No Mow’ summer pollinator sites return across Rushcliffe to see local wildlife thrive
Rushcliffe Borough Council is again installing a number of ‘No Mow’ areas across the Borough to act as summer pollinator sites and encourage wildlife and habitats to thrive even further. It follows on from the success of the scheme last year and the authority are now expanding the campaign to 22 … [Read more...]