Have you ever wondered what goes on in a railway signal box? Soon, you will be able to find out, and experience for yourself what a signalman used to do.After 120 years service, Lowdham Signal box closed in 2016 as part of a national scheme to modernise the railway signalling to improve line … [Read more...]
Progress on Lowdham Signal Box – May 2021
Since we moved the signal box last October, we have done a lot of hard work on restoration. The most urgent work, given that it was wintertime, was to refurbish the windows (10 frames containing 76 glass panes). They needed stripping, preparing and painting. Many needed substantial bits of new wood … [Read more...]
News from The Bookcase – “more than just a bookshop”
The Bookcase in Lowdham is well known in the area for being more than “just a book shop”. Here owner Jane Streeter updates us with recent news and the exciting introduction of Youtube interviews:We have lots to report from The Bookcase this month! We have extended our opening hours and are now … [Read more...]
3 generations of family tackle 2.6 challenges in Grandma’s memory
Three generations of a Lowdham family have got behind the 2.6 challenge to support Nottinghamshire Hospice in memory of a much loved great-grandma. Jane Streeter galvanised her whole family to devise fun and creative ways of supporting the campaign. Between them they’ve raised a … [Read more...]
Blitz spirit in action during February floods in Lowdham
The Blitz spirit was in action on February 16th as the owner of a decommissioned fire engine from 1955, took to the streets to help pump out water that flooded into Lowdham homes.Over night from Saturday 15th February, heavy rain fall led to the Cocker Beck Brook in Lowdham bursting its banks, … [Read more...]
Saving Lowdham signal box
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a railway signal box? Soon, you will be able to find out, and experience for yourself what a signalman used to do.As part of the resignalling of the Nottingham to Lincoln line in 2016, Lowdham Signal box along with several others recently closed. It … [Read more...]
ATM stolen from Nottinghamshire supermarket in raid
A cash machine has been stolen from a supermarket in Nottinghamshire after a vehicle was used to smash through a wall.The Co-op branch on Main Street in Lowdham suffered significant damage in the raid, with bricks strewn across the pavement and the main window broken. Residents reported hearing … [Read more...]
Another year of fundraising for Burton Joyce Primary School PTA
By Kate BatesonIt’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...]