Few teenagers can say they have written a best-selling book; but for sixth form students, Dominic Burrows, and Sam Mather, that is exactly what happened..The students, who both attend the Beckett school in West Bridgford, were just twelve years old when they came up with the idea for Up and … [Read more...]
Community Defibrillator for Girlguiding West Bridgford South Trent Division
Girlguiding West Bridgford South Trent Division have had an exciting and busy return to meetings over the last few months and the individual units, Rainbows (5-7 years), Brownies (7-10 years), Guides (10-14 years) and Rangers (14 – 18 years) have been busy providing a fun filled program for all our … [Read more...]
Young climate activist receives Points of Light award
6-year-old Aleesha Gadhia from West Bridgford, who you may have read about in previous issues of West Bridgford Local News, is a climate activist and mini ambassador for ‘Cool Earth’ who raises awareness of deforestation and climate change, and lobbies business to create more sustainable … [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...]
Free minor bike repair workshop at Rushcliffe Arena on November 20
Cyclists can get minor repairs on their bikes fixed for free courtesy of Dr Bike as part of a dedicated event at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford on Saturday November 20.Those wanting to receive the support can simply drop-in outside the leisure centre on Rugby Road NG2 7YG from 9am to 3pm to … [Read more...]
West Bridgford resident puts on Christmas display for charity
It’s that time of year again! West Bridgford resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas display to raise money for charity.For 9 years now, David has been putting on a mesmerizingly festive annual Christmas display outside his home to raise money for charity. … [Read more...]
Pierrepont Gamston Primary supports Rosie May Foundation
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School held their Harvest Festival Worship on Monday 4th October. However, rather than collecting produce, they decided to raise money for a local charity.The children in school met with representatives from the Rosie May Foundation and were each given a tube of … [Read more...]
Take part in the Nottingham Christmas shoe box appeal
Sewa Day Nottingham have launched a shoebox appeal this Christmas.Sewa Day Nottingham is a charity which focused on doing acts of kindness selflessly. Over the last 18 months in response to the pandemic, we have supported various foodbanks with over 100 tonnes of food, cooked over 50,000 hot … [Read more...]
City confirms Remembrance Sunday arrangements
Plans to mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 14 November) have now been finalised.The traditional wreath laying and two-minute silence at the city’s war memorial on Victoria Embankment will take place on Sunday with the ceremony beginning at 10.45am. There will be a full service with … [Read more...]
Edwalton Post box gets a makeover for Baby Loss Awareness
A 14-year-old has crocheted a beautiful post box topper to help raise awareness of Baby Loss Awareness week which took place from 9 – 15th October.A special post box topper was unveiled on Sunday 10th October by the creator Milehn Bansal, who was joined by a member of charity SANDS and local … [Read more...]