In the early 19th century there were very few roads in West Bridgford which was then a small agricultural village. Anyone travelling south from Nottingham had to cross the River Trent at Trent Bridge where they could find roads leading to Grantham (later renamed Radcliffe Road), Melton, … [Read more...]
Coming soon! Free Sunday Cinema Experience Day in West Bridgford on August 6
A free family-fun immersive cinema experience day will take place on Sunday August 6 at Bridgford Park in West Bridgford offering a range of interactive workshops and popular films on the big screen. Cinema fans can enjoy the entertainment from 2pm to 9pm hosted by Rushcliffe Borough Council and … [Read more...]
Joseph and Les skydive to raise money for Footprints
On Sunday 4th June 2023 at Langer Airfield, Joseph and his Dad Les jumped out of a plane in a Tandem Skydive to raise money for Footprints Conductive Education Centre. Footprints is a charity supporting children living with disabilities and their families. Joseph attended from the age of 1 … [Read more...]
Bridgford Park is 100 years old!
On Friday 23 July, Rushcliffe Borough Council, local groups and people celebrated 100 years of Bridgford Park in West Bridgford! The Friends of Bridgford Park, park sponsors Hollies Day Nursery, grounds maintenance team Streetwise and council representatives have met to commemorate the landmark … [Read more...]
council raises a flag in support of Armed Forces Week
Rushcliffe Borough Council has joined organisations across the country to raise a flag to commemorate Armed Forces Week. Councillors and local dignitaries gathered at Rushcliffe Arena on 19th June to watch the ceremonial flag raising. Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Debbie Mason was joined by fellow … [Read more...]
Success at the RNLI Spring Fair!
The Spring Fair is one of the West Bridgford RNLI’s key annual fundraising events, and this year marked another great success! Held on the 20th May at Lutterell Hall, the sale had something for everyone; a wide variety of books, pre-loved items, plants and jewellery for sale, as well as a … [Read more...]
Singing away with Lady Bay!
The Lady Bay Community Choir has had a very busy Spring this year having recently entertained audiences at the Ruddington Coronation Market, the Sing Away festival in Sutton Coldfield, the Arts Trail in Lady Bay and the Big Sing in Ruddington. Some performances have been shared with its sister … [Read more...]
Local History: Bridgford Hall Centenary
Saturday, 23 June 1923 “saw the completion of a scheme, the most important and beneficial ever undertaken by the West Bridgford Urban Council – the opening of the West Bridgford Hall as an administrative centre for the district, and of the extensive and beautiful grounds adjoining as a public park … [Read more...]
Choirs Join Forces to Raise Money for Charity
Following a successful concert in St Luke's Church last month, which raised over £1,000 for West Bridgford Social Singers' chosen charities (Hear Together and St Paul's Memory Cafe) a further fund raising event took place on 13th May. Twelve runners and 17 cyclists, along with a group of walkers … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Mayor abseils off Viaduct to raise funds for local charities
Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack abseiled down a local landmark on Sunday 14 May as a thank you to an air ambulance service and other organisations whose heroics saved her in her time of need. She was left with serious injuries and six broken ribs after a horse she was riding suddenly … [Read more...]
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