Joanna Cowell from Cotgrave, has published a book titled Travels with the Reluctant Ghost Hunter, featuring a collection of her own experiences travelling around Nottingham and the UK visiting various mysterious or haunted locations. This month we are travelling way back in time to two historic … [Read more...]
New cycle training track coming soon to Stapleford
A new cycle training track is on its way for local children, young people, adults and families in Stapleford. The track, located on the Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, will be a fun and safe mini road network on which to learn and practice cycling safely. It will feature 600 metres of 3 … [Read more...]
Church music-a-thon is a resounding hit!
A highly successful music-at-thon at Beeston Methodist Church raised more than £4,000 towards the restoration and modernisation of the splendid 1902 pipe organ. Seventy five local musicians, including organists, a string trio, vocalists, pianists, a flute quartet, folk musicians, a trumpet trio, … [Read more...]
Are you in need of a food parcel?
We’ve all come to know the realities of needing a little help especially during the Covid-19 lockdown. If you are in need of a food parcel, then please get in touch with the Phoenix Community Foundation. Here’s what they said: “We are happy to say that we have our food bank up and running, we’re … [Read more...]
Beeston & Stapleford Christmas Fairs to go ahead
From 1st December, Broxtowe’s town centres have been decorated with festive lights. Soon, the scent of roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate will fill the air as two Christmas Fairs will take place in Broxtowe this December. Visit Beeston Square on the 12th December and Walter Parker VC Square … [Read more...]
Nottingham delivery driver in Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons finals
A Nottingham Asda delivery driver, who saved a seven-month old baby from a house fire, has been named a finalist in the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons 2020. Habeel Khan, 26, who ran into the smoked-filled house while on his delivery round has reached the finals of the Act Of Courage category … [Read more...]
Broxtowe’s Towns are switched on for Christmas
Stapleford, Eastwood, and Beeston saw record numbers attending their annual Christmas lights switch on events last week showing that community spirit is definitely alive in Broxtowe. Organised by L Leisure events on behalf of Broxtowe Borough Council , Stapleford Town Council and Eastwood Town … [Read more...]
Stapleford Christmas Lights switch on
The lead up to Christmas in Stapleford officially begins on Saturday 23rd November with Stapleford Christmas Lights Switch On. Taking place from 4.30pm-6.30pm, you can expect to be delighted with festivities in Walter Parker VC Memorial Square, Victoria Street and within Victoria Street car … [Read more...]
Food parcel challenge gives fundraisers a taste of life on emergency rations
Families and food bloggers were among those who swapped their usual tasty treats for a week of basic rations to help raise funds for a Nottinghamshire homelessness charity. Broxtowe Youth Homelessness, which supports young people across the county, held a Food Parcel Challenge, asking people to live … [Read more...]