A very good turnout of volunteers enabled a lot of work to be completed on the working morning in October. One group dug up the three trees in the Arboretum that have died and enlarged the holes so that new trees can be planted at the end of November/beginning of December. The Downy Birch, Sweet … [Read more...]
Volunteers sleep out in the cold for homelessness awareness
Colleagues from 16 Tesco stores have been supporting Framework for the last 18 months including Nottingham’s annual Big Sleep Out event aimed at helping support homelessness. The fearless fundraisers, made up of different organisations including Cubs, Brownies and schools spent a night under the … [Read more...]
Keyworth Community Garden boosted by Reach Rushcliffe funding
A community project in Keyworth that helps locals combat loneliness and social isolation by connecting people through nature and conservation work, has received funding from Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Reach Rushcliffe initiative. Keyworth Community Garden was set up last year to give people the … [Read more...]
New base for the Scouts in Clifton
After outgrowing their last home at the Methodist Church, the 1st Clifton Scout Group have tirelessly worked to obtain a new place they can call home. With the help of volunteers, they have already started the mammoth task of transitioning over to their new base at The Pavilion at the Clifton … [Read more...]
Another successful event for the WB RNLI Fundraisers!
On 23rd July, the West Bridgford RNLI and the West Bridgford Youth Link, who provide a range of support and services for young people with disabilities, teamed up to run a fantastic Coffee and Cake morning at the Youth Centre on Central Avenue. A wide selection of delicious cakes and treats, baked … [Read more...]
Volunteers celebrating 20 years at the WB RNLI!
Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, it has predominantly used volunteers in every aspect of their essential service, including raising the essential funds needed to operate this important institution. The RNLI host an annual “Excellence in Volunteering” awards ceremony to recognise long service by … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe’s first food bank completes one year of helping to alleviate food poverty
The first food bank in Rushcliffe, run by Sewa Day Nottingham, has marked its first year in helping to eliminate hunger in the region. The food bank started with humble beginnings in a changing room at West Bridgford Colts FC. Starting with 10 volunteers it helped approximately 30 people who were … [Read more...]
Meet, Greet and Eat project given funding by Reach Rushcliffe
A volunteer group that includes those with learning disabilities and additional needs is the latest group to receive funding from Reach Rushcliffe providing vital food packages for elderly residents and those at risk of social isolation and loneliness. The Meet, Greet and Eat project is … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire says “Thank you” to its Coronavirus community volunteers
In recognition of National Volunteers Week (1 June - 7 June 2020), Nottinghamshire County Council is acknowledging all the valuable work done by the county’s volunteers in coming to the aid of residents at risk and in need of support during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Since putting … [Read more...]
Bingham-based winner at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards 2019
Bingham-based Rushcliffe Athletics Club won the Club of the Year award for the East Midlands at the 2019 England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards last night. Matthew Edwards, Graham Moffatt, Danny McIntyre, David Sweet, Kathryn Mellor and Caitlin Sorrell, were presented with their award at a … [Read more...]