A wave of Alzheimer’s Society fundraisers turned Wollaton Park, Nottingham blue on Saturday 7 October 2023 at the charity’s Memory Walk, to help end the devastation caused by dementia. TV star and BAFTA award-winning actor Vicky McClure MBE was joined by actor and comedian Paddy McGuinness and … [Read more...]
Bakery to sell its biscuits in 200 Degrees coffee shops
Half the Story, a Nottingham-based bakery and social enterprise which employs people who have experienced homelessness, has announced that 200 Degrees coffee shops in the city will be its first retail partner. The organisation, which makes shortbread biscuits from its bakery on Castle Boulevard, … [Read more...]
Mickey and co put children’s charity in the frame
VISITORS to a Nottingham opticians were greeted by a range of children’s characters on Saturday (21 October) to raise awareness for a local children’s charity appeal. Tigger, Goofy, Belle and Rapunzel alongside Mickey, Minnie and Anna were all on hand to assist customers at Specsavers on Wheeler … [Read more...]
Transport charity’s day trips proving a hit with community groups
Bargain days out to coastal resorts, market towns, stately homes and other attractions are proving a big hit with community groups taking advantage of discounted travel offered by a Nottingham transport charity. The day trips organised by CT4N Charitable Trust cater for a wide range of local … [Read more...]
The Meden School continues to be ‘Good’
The Meden School in Warsop in Mansfield, which is part of Nova Education Trust, are delighted that they have once again been rated as a ‘Good’ school in their latest inspection by Ofsted which took place at the end of June. Ofsted recognised that staff at Meden School want the very best for their … [Read more...]
John Holmes retiring from BBC broadcasting after 53 years!
After 53 years and 25 weeks John Holmes has finally left the BBC building and finally closed the studio door on his BBC career. It began as a studio manager in that iconic building, Broadcasting House in London, working behind the scenes for Radio 1 and 2. He suddenly found himself working … [Read more...]
Nottingham is a big hit with overseas school groups
"We really had a great time in Nottingham. All the children have had a lot of fun! Please thank the families on my behalf for taking such loving care of them" – Christel, Head Teacher This is one of many compliments that Nottingham Host Families have received this year from overseas school … [Read more...]
Paddling pool will return to Victoria Embankment
Nottingham City Council has secured funding to bring back paddling at Victoria Embankment with help from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Future generations of Nottingham children are soon to benefit from a newly designed scheme that will be a modern interpretation of the traditional water play … [Read more...]
Green Meadows Picnic returns with free food and fun activities for all ages on Saturday 2nd September.
This year’s Green Meadows Picnic will return to the Meadows on Saturday 2nd September for the third year running, meaning the Meadows will be a hive of activity. This annual picnic is a chance for the community to bring friends and family together and enjoy the perfect Saturday afternoon in the … [Read more...]
Green Meadows Picnic returns with free food and fun activities for all ages on Saturday 2nd September.
This year’s Green Meadows Picnic will return to the Meadows on Saturday 2nd September for the third year running, meaning the Meadows will be a hive of activity. This annual picnic is a chance for the community to bring friends and family together and enjoy the perfect Saturday afternoon in the … [Read more...]
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