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Prepare for Beeston’s first ever light night in January!

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The time has finally come for the streets of Beeston to be illuminated on Friday 29 January for the first ever #alightinBeeston event. The event is to be a celebration of light and the creativity of Beeston. As the sun goes down and the stars come out, the streets of Beeston will light up with … [Read more...]

The Framework Knitters’ Museum reopens – celebrating 400 years of craft and graft

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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...]

Young Seren from Mapperley raising money for cancer charity

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A pupil from a junior school in Mapperley has helped raised over £750 for a cancer charity.   Seren Sweetman who is in year 3 at Westdale Junior School, which is part of the Nova Education Trust, has been fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer. The charity helps children, young people and their … [Read more...]

Young climate activist receives Points of Light award

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6-year-old Aleesha Gadhia from West Bridgford, who you may have read about in previous issues of West Bridgford Local News,  is a climate activist and mini ambassador for ‘Cool Earth’ who raises awareness of deforestation and climate change, and lobbies business to create more sustainable … [Read more...]

A fantastic family panto for everyone to enjoy!

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Local News designer Mark Taylor and his son Olly, give a raving review of Dick Whittington and his Cat at Newark Palace Theatre. ‘It was epic!’ these were the words that flew out of Olly’s, my 6 years old’s, mouth at the end of a brilliant performance. On Saturday 11th December, me, my wife and … [Read more...]

Nottingham’s iconic statue gets festive

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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

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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...]

Walking Football sessions for senior citizens

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Notts County Senior Supporters are delivering a programme for the elderly to enjoy a safe and friendly environment to come and play Walking / Senior Football. This is now an international format that encourages people of a certain age generally the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s+ to engage in a gentle … [Read more...]

Review: The Local News journey to see the Christmas light trail at Belton House

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On Thursday 25th November, the Local News were invited to visit Christmas at Belton, a magical light trail weaving throughout the grounds of Belton House in Grantham.  Local News editor Dani, reports back on how the trip went. She said, "I've been to a few light trails before and I thoroughly enjoy … [Read more...]