A inspirational young girl from Bingham has braved the chop to raise money for charity. 9-year-old Amelie had idea in mind to donate her hair to charity. So, during lockdown she used the time to grow her hair out so it could be as long as possible to benefit a charity. In July, her long blonde … [Read more...]
Iconic gateway to Nottingham celebrates 150th anniversary
It’s seen royal tours, the Olympic torch, survived great floods, and one great frost. This week marks an impressive 150 years since Nottingham’s iconic Trent Bridge was completed. On 25 July 1871, the bridge opened to the public after three years of construction. In all the time since, the … [Read more...]
Roller disco fever comes to Victoria Centre
Shoppers at Nottingham’s Victoria Centre are being invited to get their skates on this summer with the arrival of a new roller disco. Following the success of previous experiences including the Ball Pit and Confetti Room, the Roller Room opens on 30 July and will be in the centre until 30th … [Read more...]
City Council forges ahead with Victoria Embankment improvements plan
Nottingham City Council is ready to embark on the next stage of developing the Victoria Embankment Memorial Gardens, having received approval from the Executive Board to submit a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) on 25 August. An announcement on the outcome of the bid is expected … [Read more...]
Supersized tram ad promotes £3m charity campaign
Nottingham’s tram network is helping to celebrate the 20th anniversary of successful local charity Framework, and boosting its latest £3m fundraising campaign with supersized adverts running the whole length of several trams. The 77-foot long adverts mark the milestone for Framework, which … [Read more...]
Council to explore further action to reduce extinction threat to hedgehogs
Rushcliffe Borough Council has passed a motion to explore what action it can take to further reduce the threat of extinction of hedgehogs in the Borough. A Full Council meeting discussed the issue on July 1. It noted the alarming decline in the number of the animals nationally and considered … [Read more...]
Wilford man runs virtual marathon for charity despite covid damaged lung
A man who suffered severe, lasting, lung damage through Covid is to run his first ever marathon in memory of his mum who received care from the hospice at the end of her life. Bryan Hucknall, 48, signed up to the challenge to support Nottinghamshire Hospice’s birthday appeal, launched this … [Read more...]
Calverton School girls brave the hair chop for charity!
Five generous girls at Salterford House School have all donated their long-grown locks this summer to The Little Princess Trust, to help children suffering with cancer restore their confidence and identity. In early July, KH Hair in Arnold cut a total of 256 inches of hair off the girls, which … [Read more...]
Come to the Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Arts’ Trail
Twenty nine artists in sixteen venues: painters and potters; jewellers and sculptors; textiles, photography and glass workers. The Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Art’s trail will take place on 4th & 5th September 2021 from 11am – 5pm and it’s completely free. It’s been a long wait but … [Read more...]
Wildlife-rich greenspace should be central to the future plans of Broadmarsh
Following the announcement that internationally renowned architect Thomas Hetherwick had been appointed alongside development company Stories to create a new vision for the former Broadmarsh site in Nottingham City Centre, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has today re-iterated its view that … [Read more...]
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