Customers at the Meadow Covert pub on Alford Road in Edwalton have raised a massive £2,500 to name a guide dog puppy by holding just two separate events. Will Taylor, a regular customer at the Meadow Covert, and who’s uncle was blind and relied on a guide dog, had the idea to raise money after … [Read more...]
All hands to the pumps for Nottingham RNLI
The Nottingham branch of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) were given the opportunity to hold a collection in Morrisons' Netherfield store in August. The branch then found that they could not field a full team of collectors on both days and asked the West Bridgford branch if they … [Read more...]
Bridgford man writes first novel in exciting new trilogy
When heroes fall, who will rise to take their place? Hopebearer is the first novel in a brand new fantasy trilogy, written by first-time author James Robert Wright of West Bridgford. Filled with knights, castles, chivalry and intrigue, it’s ideal for anyone who enjoys … [Read more...]
Seven-year-old Max achieves mile swimming badge
A seven-year-old school boy from West Bridgford has just achieved his mile badge for swimming an incredible 64 lengths without stopping. Max Barnes-Bayles, a pupil at Greythorn Primary School, has been swimming three to four times a week since he was eight weeks … [Read more...]
Hundreds raised for young sports stars at SportsAid event
Businesses from Nottingham raised more than £900 at a charity event in order to support local youngsters to reach their sporting potential. The money raised from the event – which took place at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground – will go towards providing financial support to local, talented, young … [Read more...]
West Bridgford’s Joan celebrates 100th birthday
West Bridgford resident Joan Hardwick celebrated her 100th birthday with a special bridge session in her honour at the Phoenix Bridge Club in Ruddington. Eighty members, old and new, attended the session and enjoyed wine provided by her great grandson and a two-tiered birthday cake made … [Read more...]
Spotlight shines on Bridgford drama group
A drama group set up for adults with learning disabilities to give them greater self-confidence and improve their wellbeing is going from strength to strength in West Bridgford. Mencap Me Time Notts has been running sessions every Thursday at All Hallows Church in Lady Bay for … [Read more...]
From Lady Bay to the Great Wall of China
Walking enthusiast, Marie Smith of Lady Bay, will take on a huge physical test in September by trekking the Great Wall of China Challenge. She will take on this gruelling six-day task in the name of homelessness and is fundraising for local charity Framework. Marie has been … [Read more...]
Nottingham Emmanuel School students recognised with engineers award
Nottingham Emmanuel School students Ying Yao and Jamaal Mustafaa Rabbaanee have both been recognised for exceptional work in Design and Technology with a Nottingham Society of Engineers Award. Meg Norridge is the Director of Arts & DT at the school and said the award came about from a product … [Read more...]
West Bridgford MD shortlisted for the Female Entrepreneur of the Year award
Rebecca Aldridge, managing director of West Bridgford-based financial planning business Balance: Wealth Planning Limited, has been shortlisted in the Forward Ladies National Awards 2018 for the Female Entrepreneur of the Year category. Forward Ladies is an inspirational programme … [Read more...]
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