A wonderful opportunity was presented to Carnarvon Primary School which could not be missed! Chrissy Sanderson offered to visit Carnarvon Primary School to read her very first children’s book about being kind to each other. “How can we help our friend?” is a heart-warming story beautifully … [Read more...]
Cotgrave ‘Pit Checks’ find their way home
The growth of Cotgrave, half a century ago, from a village of around 750 people to a town of well over 5,000 was because of coal. There had been mining in the area before but not on the scale of this colliery built in the 60's to supply coal to fuel the Ratcliffe on Soar power station. Hundreds … [Read more...]
Sunflower lanyards and wristbands raise awareness
Sunflower lanyards and wristbands have become a popular way for people and organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, of which there are 900. Ruddington residents Barbara Breakwell as a person with a Chronic Health condition, Gwynneth Owen as an NHS worker and Graham Abbott, … [Read more...]
New heritage railway carriage shed has been installed
A new multi-functional carriage storage shed has now been installed at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington, enabling the site to accommodate more carriages and offer better protection. The carriage shed will provide covered storage for four operational passenger carriages, … [Read more...]
Fundraising Quiz Night for My Sight Nottinghamshire
A fundraising quiz night is being organised to support My Sight Nottinghamshire, a local charity that helps people living with sight loss. The event will take place on Friday 1 November at 7:30pm at The British Legion in Radcliffe-on-Trent. Attendees can enjoy a lively evening of trivia, a … [Read more...]
Country Park receives 18th consecutive Green Flag Award!
Rushcliffe Country Park has received its 18th consecutive Green Flag Award, acknowledging the green space as one of the country’s best parks. The popular park has been named again among 2,227 other UK places that have received the award, which sets the benchmark standard for the management of … [Read more...]
Robert Miles Infant School pupils become litter heroes
Pupils at Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham have been making an impact on their local community following an assembly about becoming litter heroes rather than litter bugs. Members of the Streetwise team at Rushcliffe Borough Council came to speak with the youngsters at the school, which is … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Borough Council earns White Ribbon Accreditation
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has achieved White Ribbon Accreditation and is committed to working towards eliminating attitudes and behaviours that can lead to violence against women and girls. The accreditation aligns with White Ribbon UK, the leading charity engaging men and boys to end … [Read more...]
Local artist paints Tollerton biplane
On Saturday 27th July, Nottingham City Airport at Tollerton celebrated the 95th Anniversary of the aerodrome being awarded its licence to operate in response to Sir Alan Cobham’s Municipal Aerodrome Campaign. At the time, Cobham, a well-known and forward-thinking aviation pioneer sought potential … [Read more...]
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum receives funding boost
Rushcliffe Borough Council has awarded two grants totalling £18,000 to the award-winning Framework Knitters Museum through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to support vital improvements to enhance its visitor experience. The funding for the museum in … [Read more...]
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