Our Mayor Cllr Tina Combellack is calling on knitters and felters across the Borough to make non-plastic red poppies that can decorate wreaths for this year’s Remembrance Day events and reflections. Her Remembrance Day Appeal has now begun ahead of events in and around Armistice Day on Friday … [Read more...]
Mayor’s call to make biodegradable poppies for Remembrance Day
The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack is calling on knitters and felters across the Borough to make biodegradable red poppies that can decorate wreaths for this year’s Remembrance Day events and reflections. Her Remembrance Day Appeal has now begun ahead of events in and around Armistice … [Read more...]
East Leake war time performance in time for Remembrance Day
From Chamberlain To Victory was Performed By Searchlight Theatre Company on Friday 12th November At St. Mary’s Church, East Leake. On the evening of Friday 12th November, St. Mary’s Church in East Leake hosted an excellent evening of theatre and music from the Searchlight Theatre Company with … [Read more...]
Buses to proudly display the Poppy
trentbarton is showing its support for the men and women who served their country by adorning poppies on all 250 buses and coaches during this year’s appeal by The Royal British Legion. Legion representative Brian Brown, 84, from Ilkeston, met with fellow veteran and trentbarton lead driver … [Read more...]
Act of Remembrance at St Paul’s, Boundary Road
Over 700 poppies were 'planted out' as an act of Remembrance at St Paul's Boundary Road, West Bridgford's services on Sunday morning. The poppies had all been made from recycled bottles by St Paul's community - including Brownies, Guides, Toddlers, Young church and the Craft Group. Rushcliffe … [Read more...]
Tram network to fall silent for act of remembrance
Nottingham’s tram network will fall silent on Monday as the city remembers the sacrifices made by the nation’s service men and women. Former members of the armed services who now work on the tramway will be joining colleagues and customers in observing a two minutes silence while NET is offering … [Read more...]
Alderman Pounder Infant & Nursery School recognise Remembrance with spectacular poppy display
Children at Alderman Pounder Infant & Nursery School in Chilwell have been preparing for their annual Remembrance service with yet another spectacular display of over 500 poppies dedicated to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year the school have used … [Read more...]