The Framework Knitters’ Museum in Ruddington has reopened its doors after a major redevelopment project. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and FCC Communities Foundation, this has seen the site almost double in size. A new shop, reception and cafe have been carefully created from a … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s iconic statue gets festive
It seems that even a seven foot, half inch thick bronze statue can’t escape the Christmas spirit... Although technically not a jumper, more of a festive tunic - the fun has been carried out by the organisation behind great city centre initiatives such as Halloween, The Magic of Christmas, and Light … [Read more...]
Wildlife Trust welcomes exciting ‘Green Heart’ Broadmarsh vision
Wildlife Trust welcomes exciting vision of Nottingham's new 'Green Heart' with potential to transform development decisions across the city. The Charity that called for former shopping centre to be re-imagined as greenspace keen to ensure vision for more than three hectares of greenspace and … [Read more...]
Musters Tennis Club install new lighting for night sessions
On 22nd October, Musters Tennis Club in West Bridgford officially opened and celebrated their new portable floodlighting for their outdoor courts which will allow evening tennis sessions to take place throughout the year after dark. Pictured above from left to right: Councillor Penny Gowland, … [Read more...]
Rubber Ducks are ready to get swimming in 2022
Age UK Derbyshire couldn’t be happier to announce that their much-loved Duck Race will be back on 1st January 2022. All ducks are fully vaccinated and rearing to go! After the months and months of staying indoors and seeing no one we are free to mix once again and what better way than to say … [Read more...]
Huge Christmas food and beer hall headed to Nottingham for the Festive Season
Set your sights on street food, German beer, mulled wine and boozy hot chocolate! If you’re looking for something a bit different to celebrate this Christmas season, you should be heading to Beeston to get into the festive spirit. Pop-up events venue The Garage, host of a nationally acclaimed … [Read more...]
Victoria Centre welcomes 9 new retailers
Nottingham’s Victoria Centre has announced the signing of nine new brands, which will arrive over the coming months. The new retailers are set enhance the shopping experience at Nottingham’s most popular retail destination, which is owned by property company SGS. MINISO, the Japanese-inspired … [Read more...]
Pumpkin’s Halloween book released with help from 7-year-old
Local writer Lindsay Parker from Beeston has recently released a spooky children’s book with the help of her 7-year-old daughter. Here you can find out from Lindsay herself how this project came about: As an avid writer, my ultimate goal has always been to have a book published. Never in my … [Read more...]
Pierrepont Gamston Primary supports Rosie May Foundation
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School held their Harvest Festival Worship on Monday 4th October. However, rather than collecting produce, they decided to raise money for a local charity. The children in school met with representatives from the Rosie May Foundation and were each given a tube of … [Read more...]
Take part in the Nottingham Christmas shoe box appeal
Sewa Day Nottingham have launched a shoebox appeal this Christmas. Sewa Day Nottingham is a charity which focused on doing acts of kindness selflessly. Over the last 18 months in response to the pandemic, we have supported various foodbanks with over 100 tonnes of food, cooked over 50,000 hot … [Read more...]