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 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...]