By Kate Bateson It’s easy to forget just now much goes on in the course of a school year and this has certainly been a busy one for Burton Joyce Primary School. It seems a lifetime ago that we welcomed new foundation parents to the school with Tea and Tissues. Since then, there have been … [Read more...]
Latest plans to upgrade the A614 take a step forward
The latest plans for the £22m upgrade of the A614/A6097 corridor, which aim to unlock the economic potential of north Nottinghamshire are taking a step forwards as plans are to be shared with local people. The Secretary of Transport announced last October that £18m of funding would be allocated to … [Read more...]
Lowdham Horticultural Society hold annual summer show
By Janet Powell-Perry On 26th August (Bank Holiday Monday), Lowdham Horticultural Society are holding their annual summer show at the Village Hall in Lowdham. This is a lovely family event opening to the public at 1pm. At 8am, the staging of exhibits starts in the marquee. If you think you have … [Read more...]
Picnic in the Park in Burton Joyce in July
Burton Joyce Community Brass, in association with Burton Joyce Parish Council, are holding a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 21st July. It takes place in the Grove, Willow Wong, Burton Joyce. Bring a rug or chairs and a picnic and enjoy the afternoon with family and friends, listening to your local … [Read more...]
Local housing needs of Lowdham to be assessed
An independent Housing Needs Survey of Lowdham is to be carried out to find out the true extent of local housing need in the parish. Midlands Rural Housing is preparing a questionnaire which will be delivered to households in the parish in April. The returned questionnaires will be … [Read more...]
Emergency services on the scene of Lowdham collision
Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 7.15am this morning (Tuesday 19 March) to a report of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Southwell Road, Lowdham. The motorcyclist, a man in his early thirties, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not believed to be … [Read more...]
British Science Week is a success at Lowdham Primary
British Science Week, which ran from 8th to 17th March, is a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). At Lowdham Primary, the children have celebrated by taking part in different activities to develop their skills in these areas. The first big challenge was to test the … [Read more...]
Lowdham Horticultural Society present annual Spring Show in April
On 7th April, Lowdham Horticultural Society present their annual Spring Show. This is a lovely collection of spring flowers and blossoms which together make a fabulous display. There will also be a display of floral art at presented by St Mary’s Flower Guild. A display that is a great … [Read more...]
Reflections on a great autumn term for Lowdham CofE Primary
The autumn term is a terrific one in primary schools with so much happening from fun, festive events to more thoughtful and reflective ones. At Lowdham CofE Primary School (LPS), the children have engaged with many visitors from the local church of St Mary’s, Notts Fire Team, various … [Read more...]
Passion, investment and customer focus deliver a triple triumph
After a year of significant investment, a Gunthorpe-based caravan and motorhome dealership is celebrating after bringing home three awards from a recent industry ceremony. Lowdhams Nottingham was named as Swift’s Motorhome Dealer of the Year (with a turnover of more than £4m) at the … [Read more...]