Whilst it might require a little more planning and preparation to ensure that you can stay warm and make the most of the short daylight hours, in many ways, winter is one of the best times to observe our native wildlife – especially the ducks, swans and other water birds that make our wetlands so … [Read more...]
Inspirational cookbook shares food, hope, and love
Nottingham-based charity Refugee Roots has launched a second crowd-funding round to pay for another print run of its popular recipe book, The Sharing Table. Over 200 copies were snapped up late last year as supporters pre-ordered books by pledging £15. Now the charity is responding to demand by … [Read more...]
The Hike with Mike Foundation launches in Nottingham
The Hike with Mike Foundation was officially set up by a Nottingham resident in November 2020 to help tackle mental health struggles. The foundation aims to raise funds to help fight the ongoing battle against mental health challenges, loneliness and isolation, subjects that are particularly … [Read more...]
Historic homes at landmark Clifton Village development nearly complete
Works to restore and convert a Grade II listed rectory building into separate homes and build new executive properties within its grounds in Clifton Village are progressing well, with two houses now sold and five available to purchase. Expected for completion in February, works on the Rectory … [Read more...]
Festive Fayre for The Friary!
As children across the country were eagerly opening their advent calendars, pupils attending Tollerton Primary School have been celebrating advent differently, in fact in reverse! Every child in each of the seven classes was asked to bring in just one item on one day to add to a class hamper and … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Rotary Club helps Cotgrave foodbank with ‘Elfy’ meals
Rushcliffe Rotary Club has stepped up to the plate to help the award-winning Cotgrave Community Kitchen ensure that no-one in the community goes hungry this winter. Through Rotary4foodbanks, the Rushcliffe club has made donations totalling £1500 in recent months, providing vital food supplies for … [Read more...]
Lady Bay Festival and Nottingham Rugby collaborate for family friendly, COVID-safe concert
The team at Lady Bay Festival have been working on some exciting plans to give us all something to look forward to next year. Keen to follow up on the success of their virtual festival in June but unable to plan the family-friendly event in the normal format, Lady Bay Festival were delighted to team … [Read more...]
New specialist dementia service launched for families
Dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, Rachael Lowe, will be leading a clinics-based service for families in the local area affected by the condition. The service is a partnership between national charity Dementia UK and nine GP practices across Clifton, The Meadows and Wollaton, with £100,000 provided … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New(s) Year to our readers
This year has undoubtedly been a very challenging one. But despite the negatives, at the Local News we have been in the unique position to witness many wonderful acts of kindness across Nottinghamshire throughout 2020. The Community spirit never seems to falter. We have printed some heart-warming … [Read more...]
Ladybay Pharmacy Giving Tree
Ladybay pharmacy is a family run business established for over 25 years at the core of Ladybay community. Every year the pharmacy and local helpers organise a Christmas fair to fund raise money for the chosen charity. Due to the pandemic this year we were not able to organise a … [Read more...]
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