Lorna Clarke, veterinary surgeon and owner of Pinfold Vets in East Leake, talks about her experience when she recently took part in a relay team swim of the English Channel. On the 12th September 2021 I swam the English Channel as part of a 5 person-relay team. We left dry land behind and set … [Read more...]
Special guest helps new Edwalton nursery opens its doors in style
A new nursery in Edwalton has opened its doors with the help of a special guest. Busy Bees at Edwalton welcomed the Mayor of Rushcliffe, Councillor Sue Mallender, to cut the ribbon to mark the purpose-built nursery’s grand launch. Councillor Sue Mallender was given an exclusive tour of the … [Read more...]
Ruddington Village leading the way in reducing single use plastics to help fight climate change
Ruddington has launched its very own Plastic Free Communities initiative with marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage, joining forces with a network of communities across the UK to tackle throw away problem plastic. You can join the cause and clean up your local community at their … [Read more...]
Ruddington to be part of Totally Locally Fiver Fest
Ruddington is taking park in the Totally Locally National Fiver Festival from 9 – 23rd October. Ruddington’s Independent Shops and Businesses are joining in with the totally Locally National Fiver Fest - an innovative celebration of our independent high streets. To show the importance of … [Read more...]
Chapel refurbishment provides first class venue for East Leake
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!
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
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!
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
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
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...]
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