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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...]

Edwalton Primary School’s The Tempest goes down a storm!

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Edwalton Primary School children’s latest performance has once again wowed parents with their atmospheric interpretation of The Tempest. Maple Class Teacher and ICT Lead at the school is Danny Thompson who said that children looked forward to the opportunity of putting on a show. “We wanted this … [Read more...]

Nottinghamshire nursery to do summit great with Peak District challenge for NSPCC

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A team from Tiny Talkers Day Nursery in West Bridgford will take part in the Peak District Challenge on Saturday 9 July to help raise funds for the charity. Starting at Bakewell, Richard Akers and Alison Jones from Tiny Talkers Day Nursery, are set to walk 50km (31 miles) in one day as they … [Read more...]

Edwalton’s newest care home welcomes first team members

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A local care home, set to create 50 jobs, has welcomed on board the first of its new staff team – all keen to get started and make a big difference to people’s lives.  The 80-bedroom Edwalton Manor Care Home, on Landmere Lane, is now open and welcoming its first residents.  The home is built on … [Read more...]