‘A ridiculous number of walks from a single place – which just proves that our countryside can be opened up – lockdown or not’ I live in an urban community called Lady Bay right on the edge of the City of Nottingham. The River Trent separates us from the City, via Trent Bridge. Local people were … [Read more...]
Poppy Folk Club event
On Sunday March 22nd the Poppy Folk Club will host its annual Folk Day, with afternoon and evening concerts, a morning singaround, and a bar session in the early evening. This year, the brilliant Faustus are the headline band in their evening concert. Faustus are a high-energy trio of … [Read more...]
News from Friends of the Hook Nature Reserve
We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in our application for community funding through the co-op. If you are a member you can choose Friends of The Hook as your cause and we will benefit when you shop at the Co-op. Through this funding, we will be able to improve and enhance … [Read more...]
Junkyard to open second venue
A West Bridgford restaurant and bar is set to close after its owner said the venue “simply has not performed in its current form.” Holy Calzone, in the Lady Bay area, has closed and will reopen as a second outlet for the Junkyard Bar & Kitchen brand, following the first bar in Nottingham city … [Read more...]
Lady Bay Open Gardens a huge success
This year’s Lady Bay Open Gardens was a resounding success with over 1,100 paying adults, plus hundreds of children attending the two-day event. A total of 18 gardens of all shapes and sizes took part, with families enjoying the hospitality and entertainment. A massive £7,700 was raised with … [Read more...]
Lady Bay Open Gardens 2019 request for gardens
Plans are already under way for the 28th annual Lady Bay Open Gardens to be held from 1pm to 5pm on 6th and 7th July. The volunteer committee are asking for Lady Bay residents to submit a yes, no or maybe by emailing the chairman, Tony on papthepole@googlemail.com. The … [Read more...]
Lady Bay Arts Trail in May
Over the weekend of 18th and 19th May, Lady Bay will open its doors promising an exciting weekend of art and creativity from 11am until 5pm each day. Well-known as a vibrant creative hub, Lady Bay is home to a number of professional artists, makers and designers, who live, work and have studios … [Read more...]
Commemoration of Lady Bay’s men who fell in the Great War 100 years ago
In the autumn of 2012, Friends of the Hook planted an avenue of 18 native black poplars on the Hook Nature Reserve to honour those men from Lady Bay and West Bridgford who fell in the First World War. Our research identified 31 men from Lady Bay who died in the war. These men were aged … [Read more...]
Busy times for RNLI West Bridgford branch
By Graham Christian On Saturday 9th June, John & Mary Hawkins hosted a thank you BBQ for branch helpers at their Lady Bay home and received £46 in donations for the RNLI. As you may have read in the May edition of the Local News, Lady Bay Primary School PTA were to hold a Safari Sale where … [Read more...]
Lady Bay announces 23rd arts festival
The community of Lady Bay is excited to announce its 23rd arts festival. It will take place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May from 11am until 5pm. This year, 80 artists and makers are exhibiting in homes, studios and gardens, promising a brilliant weekend of visual art, design and … [Read more...]