Rushcliffe Swimming Club recently held a swimathon, inviting swimmers of all ages to join in and see how many lengths they could swim to raise money for West Bridgford charity, the Friary. The swimmers swam an amazing 98km in total, which is almost three times across the Channel. The … [Read more...]
Take part in the International Cricket Masters Academy
Cricket lovers in Nottinghamshire will be looking forward to the introduction of the eagerly-awaited International Cricket Masters Academy (ICM) this winter at Trent Bridge cricket ground. Their first two major coaching days, called the Master Blaster events, were a massive success and the sessions … [Read more...]
Success for rowing club at Worcester Small Boats Head
On a wet and windy Saturday, Nottingham Rowing Club took part in the Worcester Small Boats Head on the River Severn over a 4,500-metre course, starting at the Camp Inn and going downstream to the local rowing club. In the first division, the Men’s Band 2 coxed four of Steve … [Read more...]
Famous 100-metre champion visits Beeston
Kim Collins, who was 100-metre champion at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and world champion in 2003 visited The Pearson Centre for Young People in Beeston. The 42-year-old from St Kitts and Nevis retired this summer from sprinting. His career has spanned over 20 years … [Read more...]
Beeston youngster takes part in special Maasai Cricket Warriors event
The Maasai Cricket Warriors are visiting Nottingham from their home in Kenya as part of a tour to play cricket and raise awareness of injustices. Rhianna Jones from Beeston was selected to play for them in a community cricket event, as part of the Nottinghamshire Under-12s squad. The Maasai … [Read more...]
Professional footballer offers training in Nottingham: Shaun Harrad Coaching
Born in Nottingham, Shaun Harrad made his first professional appearance at just 17 for his hometown club, Notts County. After a professional career spanning 18 years, he now runs his own local coaching school. Rated as five stars by many happy customers, he offers … [Read more...]
Get into Hockey in West Bridgford: Hockey Day and Back to Hockey
The new hockey season is just around the corner and training and pre-season preparations are well under way at West Bridgford Hockey Club. An important part of that preparation involves introducing new players to the sport and the club have been busy working on ways to do just that. So, for … [Read more...]
Move this Movember with MoRunning!
Nottingham MoRun set to return this November MoRunning have announced they will host MoRuns at 22 different locations acrossthe UK and Ireland throughout the month of ‘Movember’ including in Nottingham, to help raise awareness of men’s health issues and to raise vital funds for the Movember … [Read more...]
Plan your visit to watch Saturday’s Tour of Britain!
The Tour of Britain flies through Rushcliffe this Saturday and cycling fans can plan their visit to watch the start of the race on Central Avenue in West Bridgford and across the Borough. Visit www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/tob to find out more on the latest key information on race times, race … [Read more...]
Local man flying in the face of a brain injury
Imagine walking across a windy airfield knowing that in a few minutes you will be strapped to the wing of an aeroplane, speeding and climbing through the air at up to 130 miles per hour. Now imagine taking on the same challenge without vision, with weakness in your right arm and … [Read more...]
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