Our September meeting started with a minutes silence being observed as a mark of thanks and respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a WI member for over 70 years and the ultimate inspiring woman. A tribute from East Leake WI has been entered in the National WI book of condolence and members … [Read more...]
Iconic gateway to Nottingham celebrates 150th anniversary
It’s seen royal tours, the Olympic torch, survived great floods, and one great frost. This week marks an impressive 150 years since Nottingham’s iconic Trent Bridge was completed. On 25 July 1871, the bridge opened to the public after three years of construction. In all the time since, the … [Read more...]
City Council forges ahead with Victoria Embankment improvements plan
Nottingham City Council is ready to embark on the next stage of developing the Victoria Embankment Memorial Gardens, having received approval from the Executive Board to submit a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) on 25 August. An announcement on the outcome of the bid is expected … [Read more...]
Treasure Your River launches to clean up the Trent
Canal & River Trust and Hubbub unveil Summer programme of litter clearing activities Communities called on to join UK’s largest ever collaboration to reduce river litter A major new campaign, Treasure Your River, launches today to help reduce the huge amount of litter entering the River … [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...]