A Nottingham businesswoman has worked through two Covid-19 lockdowns to launch her dream £100,000 beauty salon.The Elysian Parlour in West Bridgford has been ten years in the planning for Maliyah Kayani, 31, who says her bookings are now ‘flying in’ now it has opened after lockdown.It is a … [Read more...]
Businesses welcome back customers to Central Avenue
Following months of shops, cafes, salons, barbers, gyms and pubs being closed, today on 12th April they’re finally able to re-open.Locals are out in the sunshine today roaming the streets in search of their favourite shopping destinations, visiting cafes and having a long-deserved drink from a … [Read more...]
West Bridgford care home holds Easter competition for staff
West Bridgford based care at home company, PerCurra, has been running an Easter-themed competition for its frontline staff and the winners have been announced.Congratulations to Homecare Assistants Georgia Elliott, Wenda Scotney and Kerry-Ann McCarthyAll staff were sent a ‘melt, mould & … [Read more...]
The Rock Church agree lease to manage Lutterell Hall and keep community use
Rushcliffe Borough Council has signed a lease agreement with The Rock Church to manage Lutterell Hall in West Bridgford whilst the authority retains ownership of the venue.From May 1 The Rock Church will manage day to day bookings and usage of the Hall, keeping the building open for community … [Read more...]
One year on from lockdown: the evolution of the Care Sector
One year ago, the UK was plunged into its first nationwide lockdown and, as coronavirus cases surged across the country, care homes closed their doors to visitors. For Nottinghamshire’s specialist dementia care group, Church Farm Care, this meant establishing brand-new ways of working to ensure the … [Read more...]
Sewa Day and Communities Working Together prepare for an Easter ‘Egg’stravaganza
Sewa Day Nottingham, in Partnership with Communities Working Together, have been working to surprise 25 community groups across Nottinghamshire this Easter, including groups in Gedling, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, Ashfield and Bulwell.All items were very generously donated by 50 local businesses and … [Read more...]
Cricket club set to make net gains thanks to County Council funding and local money-raising efforts
Nottinghamshire County Council funding aimed at making a difference in the local community is set to become a big hit for members of a family-friendly West Bridgford cricket club.After years of use, the practice nets at Ellerslie Cricket Club had become worn, and in places, unsafe for use, so … [Read more...]
Birds Bakery opens new store in West Bridgford
A new Birds Bakery store has opened its doors on Saturday 13th March in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, selling its famous sweet treats, cakes and pastries.The new store, which is located on Melton Road, is the company’s 62nd store in the East Midlands and will complement Birds’ other … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe MP congratulates West Bridgford home care service on vaccination efforts
Ruth Edwards MP has recognised the rapid roll out of Covid-19 vaccinations at Carefound Home Care in West Bridgford.Carefound Home Care in West Bridgford provides hourly visiting care to local older people in their own homes and also full-time live-in care across Nottinghamshire and … [Read more...]
Streetwise praises litter-picking sisters for raising over £2,000 for charity
Two litter-picking sisters who completed a ten-day challenge to make their local area litter free whilst also raising money for charity have been praised by Streetwise Environmental.Eight-year-old Alice and six-year-old Emily spent an hour every day of their half-term litter picking in West … [Read more...]