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Nature Tour Fundraising Thank you

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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust was delighted to have the wonderful opportunity to connect some amazing fundraisers with their local reserve – Wilwell Farm Cutting. As a thank you for generously raising £584 towards our Ancient Woodland Appeal, Volunteer Warden Gordon Dyne took the 2nd Lady Bay … [Read more...]

Local History: The Friary Church

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As people moved to live in West Bridgford in the late 19th century many of them wanted an alternative to the parish church. The Congregationalists were one such group and in September 1897 the Friary church was formed with 25 members, most of whom came from the Friar Lane chapel in Nottingham – … [Read more...]

‘Ay Up Me Duck’ take part in Red Bull Soapbox race in London

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After months of building and planning, a group of friends from West Bridgford took part in the Red Bull Soapbox race at Alexandra Palace in London on the 3rd July 2022. After competing in the race in 2019 (with a soapbox called Defender which was themed around an arcade game console) the team, … [Read more...]

Performance Mentor joins the ranks at West Bridgford Tennis Club

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Coach Andy Higham is to join West Bridgford Tennis Club as the brand new Performance Mentor on the Masters programme, from September this year. The Club runs a full and comprehensive programme every term with lessons to suit all ages and abilities. Head Coach Jack Large, has developed the whole … [Read more...]

There’s only one week to go until The Tour of Britain returns to Rushcliffe!

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The fifth stage of The Tour of Britain national cycling race is only one week away and cycling fans, residents and businesses are eager to celebrate the prestigious sporting event as it returns to the Borough on Thursday September 8. All the latest information including an interactive map, where to … [Read more...]

Interested in Grow your Own, Baking or Arranging?

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The West Bridgford and Rushcliffe Horticultural Society is now in its 120th year.   Following a two year break, the annual WBRHS Horticultural Show is back on the Calendar. This year’s show is taking place on Saturday 3 September, 12 noon to 3.45pm.  The location for the show is St Pauls Church … [Read more...]

Volunteers celebrating 20 years at the WB RNLI!

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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...]

Annie’s Burger Shack among the star attractions at Taste of Rushcliffe Food Festival

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The annual Taste of Rushcliffe food festival returns to West Bridgford on Saturday August 27 with Nottinghamshire’s own Annie’s Burger Shack among the star attractions in a celebration of fabulous local food flavours. Annie, owner of the local restaurant will provide a cookery demonstration … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe’s first food bank completes one year of helping to alleviate food poverty

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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...]