Town and village centre Rushcliffe Borough Council managed car parks are free to use after 3pm until further notice to give a boost to non-essential retail and hospitality that is opening today, 12th April.Motorists can park at Bridgford Road, Gordon Road and Nursery car parks in West Bridgford, … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire Golf Centre undergoes £400k revamp
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre undergoes major £400k driving range revamp with state-of-the-art technologyLocated in the Calverton area of Nottingham, Ramsdale Park Golf Centre has completed a major redevelopment of its driving range facility, becoming the first in the region to install pioneering … [Read more...]
School trim trail is on track following donation
Burton Joyce Primary School has received a £1,000 donation towards an exciting new trim trail for pupils.The Primary School was awarded the funds through the Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme, which supports up to 64 good causes every month.Trim Trails are made up of obstacles, which … [Read more...]
The Vale of Belvoir Rotary Club helps the rehoused homeless
The Vale of Belvoir Rotary in conjunction with Rotary District 1220 have been working with two local charities, The Friary and Tara’s Angels who are involved in rehousing the homeless.It is worth noting that the situation regarding homelessness has changed dramatically since the beginning of … [Read more...]
Slimming World members make ‘egg’stra special donation
Members from the Keyworth Slimming World group have arranged an Easter Egg collection which was donated to The Grand Residential Care Home.Michelle Tinlin became the Slimming World Consultant for the Keyworth group at the end of December last year, she said, “Having battled with my own weight … [Read more...]
April news from Plastic Free Cotgrave
Plastic Free Cotgrave is a local organisation consisting of a small group of volunteers dedicated to reducing single-use plastics in Cotgrave.In their first year, the group has:Set up a Steering group; secured the support of the Town Council; established an invaluable relationship with … [Read more...]
Growing up in Ruddington during World War II
Grow Old Disgracefully is a registered charity that has been running a national competition called the Over 90s Short Story Prize. The winners have now been announced and are shown on online at www.growolddisgracefully.co.uk. One entry was by Olive Mellors who now lives in Cotgrave, below her letter … [Read more...]
The Rock Church agree lease to manage Lutterell Hall and keep community use
Rushcliffe Borough Council has signed a lease agreement with The Rock Church to manage Lutterell Hall in West Bridgford whilst the authority retains ownership of the venue.From May 1 The Rock Church will manage day to day bookings and usage of the Hall, keeping the building open for community … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Mayor takes on walking challenge for charity
The Mayor of Rushcliffe is taking part in a walking challenge to raise money for her three chosen charities.Cllr Sue Mallender is walking the Rushcliffe border, a 100km circular route around the Borough to raise funds for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Musicworks and Trent District Community … [Read more...]
‘Fin’tastic graffiti appears on an abandoned boat
A boat which has been stuck on the bank of the River Trent between Burton Joyce and Stoke Bardolph for weeks has been targeted by a graffiti artist.Perhaps this is the work by someone inspired by Banksy whose graffiti of a ‘Hoola Hooping Girl’ appeared on the side of a beauty salon in Lenton … [Read more...]