At Bingham Town FC we have been working hard over the last few years to increase participation in our girls and women’s section. Two FA backed schemes are helping us do this; FA Wildcats and a new offering for adult women called ‘Just Play’. Wildcats is a nationwide initiative from the Football … [Read more...]
BaTS Cricket Club looking ahead to the 2022 season
Beeston and Toton Sycamore Cricket Club are looking for players of all abilities to help propel their promotion challenge in 2022. Currently playing on Saturday in Divisions J and M of the South Notts Cricket League, 2022 brings a new era for the club. Not only are we setting our sights on … [Read more...]
Toot Hill pupil taking the swimming world by storm
A pupil from a school in Bingham is taking the swimming world by storm, breaking a Nottinghamshire record that stood for 18 years and adding more medals to his ever-growing collection. Lewis Warner who attends Toot Hill School - which is part of the Nova Education Trust - qualified for the Swim … [Read more...]
Toot Hill swimmers ranked in top five in country after superb national finals
Four swimmers from Toot Hill in Bingham ensured the school was one of the top five in the country at the prestigious National Finals in London. Year seven students Oscar Ferrar and William Newham, along with year eight pupils Lewis Hare and Ben Roberts, competed in the English Schools’ Swimming … [Read more...]
Walking Football sessions for senior citizens
Notts County Senior Supporters are delivering a programme for the elderly to enjoy a safe and friendly environment to come and play Walking / Senior Football. This is now an international format that encourages people of a certain age generally the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s+ to engage in a gentle … [Read more...]
Musters Tennis Club install new lighting for night sessions
On 22nd October, Musters Tennis Club in West Bridgford officially opened and celebrated their new portable floodlighting for their outdoor courts which will allow evening tennis sessions to take place throughout the year after dark. Pictured above from left to right: Councillor Penny Gowland, … [Read more...]
Robin Hood Marathon is up & running with 40th Anniversary Medal Reveal
Life begins at 40 for Goldline Events, the organiser of September’s Robin Hood Marathon Events weekend. The race team has revealed the special 40th anniversary race medal. Will you be wearing your race bling with pride in just over six weeks’ time? Lace up at Victoria Embankment on Sunday 26th … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce football Club reflect on events following lockdown
After a heavily disrupted season due to Covid-19, Burton Joyce Football Club finally started to get things back to normal in late spring. The club has grown to over 30 teams and provides football for girls and boys from 4 years old to adult football and is home to a Downs Syndrome team as well. As … [Read more...]
Grant available for elite Rushcliffe athletes
Elite athletes across Rushcliffe are being invited to apply for grant funding to support their efforts in their chosen sport. The Rushcliffe Elite Sports Grant is available with grants of up to £400 that aim to reduce some of the financial burden of competing at an advanced level that can often … [Read more...]
Firbeck Academy children join in exercise fun inspired by ‘Stand Up Notts’ campaign
Children and staff at Firbeck Academy in Wollaton have always enjoyed the wide-ranging sporting activities on offer at the school. So, when the ‘Stand Up Notts’ Campaign asked that schools focus on increased physical activity during the school day, Firbeck Academy was up for the … [Read more...]