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Chapel refurbishment provides first class venue for East Leake

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The members of East Leake Baptist Church have completed a £136,000 refurbishment of their grade II listed chapel, part of which dates back to 1756. The renovation has created a large meeting space in the village that church members hope will be used by a wide variety of community groups. An open … [Read more...]

Skaters embrace official celebrations at Country Park’s new skate park!

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Beginners, women and girls joined together at Rushcliffe Country Park’s new skate park to have a go at the sport as part of official opening celebrations on Saturday August 14. The sessions were provided by Skate Nottingham and included women, girls, non-binary and LGBTQ+, with instructors on … [Read more...]

First Nottinghamshire Day welcomed by fantastic East Leake businesses

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The first Nottinghamshire Day was held on August 25 where Rushcliffe Borough Council joined Nottinghamshire County Council and fellow partners in celebrating being proud of Nottinghamshire! The local economy is one of the key themes of Nottinghamshire Day, and the day was also used to promote … [Read more...]

Local News review: The perfect roast for a lazy Sunday!

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Our Local News editor, Dani, was delighted to receive a roast dinner from Roasts2Go on a lazy Sunday at home at the end of August. Roasts2Go, based in Cotgrave, is a new concept which was launched during the first lockdown in March 2020. The aim was to deliver delicious food to those vulnerable … [Read more...]

Free Punch and Judy, sandcarving and pop-up picnic set for Bank Holiday in West Bridgford

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Rushcliffe residents remaining in the Borough for the Bank Holiday weekend can enjoy free sights and sounds of the seaside in West Bridgford, with Punch and Judy shows, caricaturists, sandsculpting workshop, circus skills and chance to enjoy a pop-up picnic site. Courtesy of the European Regional … [Read more...]

A Clifton group’s fight against sand and gravel quarry plans

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A group of Clifton Residents are fighting a proposal for a sand and gravel quarry to be developed on the edge of Clifton. Many locals are concerned about the environmental impact and loss of green land amongst other issues. Here, the S.A.V.E group (Save The Ancient Valley Environment) explain … [Read more...]

Mother and young daughters cycle challenge for Cancer Research

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“Cancer taught me that life can change in an instant but cycling helped me move forward.” Mother-of-two is joined by daughters for Cancer Research UK’s Cycle 300 challenge. A mother-of-two from Bingham, Notts, who was left physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted after facing breast … [Read more...]

Notts graduates get green fingered at Rainbows

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A team of colleagues from Nottinghamshire based HR firm, MHR, have been getting green fingered in the Eco Garden at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. The firm, based in Ruddington, Nottingham, has supported Rainbows for the past three years and wanted to get involved in as many … [Read more...]

Council to explore further action to reduce extinction threat to hedgehogs

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Rushcliffe Borough Council has passed a motion to explore what action it can take to further reduce the threat of extinction of hedgehogs in the Borough.  A Full Council meeting discussed the issue on July 1. It noted the alarming decline in the number of the animals nationally and considered … [Read more...]