Radcliffe on Trent Cricket Club, which has been part of its village since the late 18th century, secured league success for its under-13s team, backed by Midlands homebuilder Spitfire Homes. The teenagers roared to success, winning the Nottingham Junior Cricket City/South A title. A four-figure … [Read more...]
Support dog Rodney behind mum’s London Marathon bid
The life-changing impact of a support dog on her autistic daughter inspired a Rushcliffe mum to run the London Marathon and raise more than £3,000 as a thank you to his provider. Laura Charlton’s 13-year-old daughter Betsy was diagnosed with autism, along with global development delay, at a very … [Read more...]
Football club nets donation from local housebuilder
Children in Radcliffe-on-Trent are laying the foundations to build healthy habits for life, thanks to a generous sponsorship offer from housebuilders Taylor Wimpey. The company, who are offering new homes for sale in nearby Bingham and Cotgrave, have kitted-out 17 youngsters from Radcliffe … [Read more...]
Radcliffe on Trent Pre-school Playgroup celebrates 60 Years
Radcliffe on Trent Pre-school Playgroup marked a major milestone this July, celebrating its 60th anniversary with a wonderful party for current and former families, staff, and supporters of the much-loved village playgroup. Guests enjoyed a fantastic afternoon filled with food, drinks, music, … [Read more...]
Junior Doctor breaks World Record!
Junior Doctor Meg Pragnell from Radcliffe on Trent has set a new world record, completing 15 consecutive middle distance (Half Ironman) triathlons in 15 different UK National Parks over 15 days. Swimming, biking, and running through mountains, moors, forests and storms, she covered 1,582 km and … [Read more...]
A Decade of Village Shows for Radcliffe on Trent
Radcliffe on Trent celebrated its 10th Village Show at The Grange on Sunday 8th September in glorious sunshine (thankfully) after heavy rain had been forecast. The village turned out in swathes to enter a wide range of categories from horticulture, photography, baking, knitting to poetry, Lego … [Read more...]
Support dog Rodney brings local family closer together
Betsy Charlton, aged 10 from Radcliffe-on-Trent, was diagnosed with autism and global development delay at a very young age and the arrival of Rodney the “super dog” has brought comfort to her and her family. With limited communication skills and complex sensory needs, simple everyday tasks and … [Read more...]
New extension officially opens at South Nottinghamshire Academy
A special event marked the official opening of a new building at South Nottinghamshire Academy in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham. Students joined school staff and governors, local dignitaries and people directly involved with the project to take a grand tour of the brand-new facility. The … [Read more...]
Introducing Trent Acoustic Roots and Folk (TARAF)
Trent Acoustic Roots and Folk (TARAF) is a first-Sunday-of-the-month music event at the Royal British Legion club, Main Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent. It is a friendly gathering and welcoming opportunity for those who wish to sing, play, sing and play or simply listen to contemporary and trad roots, … [Read more...]
Radcliffe on Trent Grange welcomes £25,000 refurbishments
Radcliffe on Trent Grange has welcomed over £25,000 of investment in refurbishments including a new wooden gazebo in the heart of the community which has been praised as another safe and social space for local people to meet. The Grange and its Hall have received the improvements co-funded by … [Read more...]