In response to the pandemic, FareShare Midlands and Muslim Hands formed a partnership to collaboratively fight food poverty and waste across the Midlands. As a result of this alliance, the Mighty Meals initiative was created. Since its inception, surplus food equivalent to over 1 million … [Read more...]
Community service in Calverton gets funding boost
A community centre in the heart of Calverton has received £1,000 from a housebuilder to help maintain its services. Calverton Core was awarded the funds by Persimmon Homes Nottingham, thanks to its Community Champions scheme. For the past 25 years, the all-encompassing charity has supported the … [Read more...]
11-year-old karting ace set to race with promising new team
An 11-year old karter from Nottingham has signed to race with a newly launched kart team in 2021. Jacob Jukes, who is currently in year 7 at Toothill School in Bingham, signed for Team X-Kart in November, a new team formed to race in the Italian-made ‘TB Kart’ go-kart, which has been re-branded … [Read more...]
Former dog show competitor over the moon with care home pooch
A care home resident in Calverton gets a delightful four-legged visitor. In January, one of the Residents at Springwater Lodge care home, in Calverton, expressed to Colleagues and fellow residents about how much she would love to see a dog. Janet Ledger has had dogs throughout her life and even … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Borough Council donates digital devices to pupils in need
Over 20 digital devices have been donated by Rushcliffe Borough Council to local schools to help ensure that pupils in need can continue their education from home during the current national lockdown restrictions. The authority identified schools including Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham, … [Read more...]
Henry’s marathon for men
A 16-year-old from West Bridgford has run a marathon during lockdown to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Henry, who studies at Rushcliffe School Sixth Form, is a competitive swimmer. But since the pandemic began, swimming pools have been mostly closed so Henry took to running. So far he has … [Read more...]
Calverton Plough Play tradition moves online for 2021
Every January a group in Calverton performs an age-old play in local pubs to raise money for charity. The Calverton Plough Play, a time-honoured and much-revered tradition, is usually performed in pubs around the borough by the Calverton Real Ale and Plough Play Preservation … [Read more...]
First step in journey back to reality for Nottinghamshire Care Home as Covid-19 Vaccine is rolled out
Residents and staff at Nottingham’s specialist care group, Church Farm Care, have received their first COVID-19 injections Friday (22 January 2021) as part of the government’s national vaccination programme. The roving vaccine service visited all four homes, three of which offer specialist … [Read more...]
Winter Wildlife with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Whilst it might require a little more planning and preparation to ensure that you can stay warm and make the most of the short daylight hours, in many ways, winter is one of the best times to observe our native wildlife – especially the ducks, swans and other water birds that make our wetlands so … [Read more...]
Grant available for elite Rushcliffe athletes
Elite athletes across Rushcliffe are being invited to apply for grant funding to support their efforts in their chosen sport. The Rushcliffe Elite Sports Grant is available with grants of up to £400 that aim to reduce some of the financial burden of competing at an advanced level that can often … [Read more...]
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