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...]
A ‘Ruddy’ good Christmas Market this weekend!
Ruddington’s monthly Village Market will have a festive twist on Saturday 4th of December, with a larger and longer Christmas Market. The event will take place on the Village Green and extend along the High Street from 12pm to 7pm.Over 90 stalls will be tempting visitors with their indulgent … [Read more...]
Rubber Ducks are ready to get swimming in 2022
Age UK Derbyshire couldn’t be happier to announce that their much-loved Duck Race will be back on 1st January 2022. All ducks are fully vaccinated and rearing to go!After the months and months of staying indoors and seeing no one we are free to mix once again and what better way than to say … [Read more...]
Rainbow launches Virtual 5K Santa Dash for Nottinghamshire residents
With just over a month until Christmas, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has launched its Virtual 5K Santa Dash and wants people in Nottinghamshire to sign up.The charity – which cares for children and young people from Nottinghamshire with a life-limiting illness – wants to see … [Read more...]
Victoria Centre welcomes 9 new retailers
Nottingham’s Victoria Centre has announced the signing of nine new brands, which will arrive over the coming months.The new retailers are set enhance the shopping experience at Nottingham’s most popular retail destination, which is owned by property company SGS.MINISO, the Japanese-inspired … [Read more...]
Come to Calverton Christmas Fayre!
Come along to the Calverton Christmas Fayre taking place on Sunday 5th December from 10am - 4pm.The Fayre will be held at Calverton Village Gall on Park Road.There will be School Choirs from St Wilfrids from 11am, Sir John Sherbrooke from 12pm and Manor Park from 2pm.Over 20 stalls will be … [Read more...]
The Beeston Players present a new show this November!
The Beeston Players present Cold Front, a comedy by Alan Robinson.This November sees the Beeston Players put on a play called Cold Front at Round Hill School in Beeston.The show dates are Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th November at 7:30pm and Saturday 20th November at … [Read more...]
New signs installed welcoming visitors to Calverton
New signs welcoming visitors to Calverton have been installed.The welcome signs have been designed to reflect the history of the village with reference to farming, William Lee’s Stocking Frame and recently the coal mining industry.The new signs were put up at the beginning of October at the … [Read more...]
City confirms Remembrance Sunday arrangements
Plans to mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 14 November) have now been finalised.The traditional wreath laying and two-minute silence at the city’s war memorial on Victoria Embankment will take place on Sunday with the ceremony beginning at 10.45am. There will be a full service with … [Read more...]
Would you like to join Santa’s little helpers this Christmas?
Cards for Good Causes, the charity Christmas card and gift retailer, are back in Nottingham and have opened its pop-up shop and are currently looking for a shop manager to join their festive team.The Nottingham pop-up shop is always buzzing with Christmas spirit, do-gooding and tills ringing … [Read more...]