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...]
Feature interview with Millie Rajecki
By Carys Jones Millie Rajecki and I went to school together for five years and while I knew about her tennis in that I knew to call out “she’s at a tennis tournament” to teachers when she didn’t answer her name on the register, I never really took the time to listen to her talk about it for very … [Read more...]