West Bridgford Archives

First Rushcliffe beauty salon receives five-star hygiene rating

25/02/2022 by Digital Media

A beauty salon has become the first business of its kind in Rushcliffe to be registered with a countywide hygiene rating, achieving the top score of five stars. Rehab Beauty in West Bridgford has joined The Nottinghamshire Hygiene Accreditation Scheme (NHAS), a voluntary initiative put in place … [Read more...]

New Lidl store opens in West Bridgford

24/02/2022 by Digital Media

Lidl's new supermarket on Wilford Lane, West Bridgford in Nottingham has opened for the first time today! (24th February) The store opening times are between 8am - 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am – 4pm on Sunday, delivering Lidl’s offering of fresh, quality and great value produce. Part of … [Read more...]

Local History of West Bridgford: Central Avenue

24/02/2022 by Digital Media

Today West Bridgford’s ‘town centre’ is Central Avenue, a busy place with limited traffic and a large selection of cafés and restaurants. But in the history of West Bridgford this is only a comparatively recent situation. Before 1900 Central Avenue did not exist! The main road into West Bridgford … [Read more...]

Free learn to cycle sessions and guided cycle rides for adults at Rushcliffe Arena

21/02/2022 by Digital Media

Free learn to cycle sessions and guided cycle rides for adults are taking place at Rushcliffe Arena on three dates next month, courtesy of Rushcliffe Borough Council, Cycling UK and Ridewise. The events on March 6 and 13 will give cycling beginners aged 18 and over the chance to learn how to ride … [Read more...]

Over 9,000 free trees distributed to Rushcliffe residents and community groups

18/02/2022 by Digital Media

Rushcliffe Borough Council has now distributed a staggering 9,000 free trees since 2018 to local residents and community groups. It’s all part of the authority’s free tree scheme and Rushcliffe Community Tree scheme which is giving green fingered enthusiasts a chance to further enhance wildlife … [Read more...]

Time for Tea at Leahurst Road Preschool

16/02/2022 by Digital Media

In January, whist the new starters got settled in, the children at Leahurst Road Preschool got stuck in with a wide range of activities designed to teach them how to have active and healthy bodies. The movement sessions included throwing, catching balls, riding bikes, dancing and negotiating their … [Read more...]

New play areas taking shape in West Bridgford and Edwalton

15/02/2022 by Digital Media

Plans for a brand-new play area at Abbey Park in West Bridgford and updated features for the park at Alford Road in Edwalton are now taking shape with a £140,000 investment into the facilities. Work began at Abbey Park earlier this month and will completely replace existing equipment with a … [Read more...]

The Grand introduces ‘hugs’ for National Hugging Day

07/02/2022 by Digital Media

A local care home spread it joy across its dementia communities with the introduction of new HUG companions in time for National Hugging Day on Friday 21 January. Located on Greythorn Drive, in West Bridgford, The Grand is one of the first care homes in the UK to introduce HUGs; innovative soft … [Read more...]

Community Hall available for bookings following renovation

07/02/2022 by Digital Media

Gamston Community Hall has re-opened for bookings following a renovation and its use as a vaccination centre. New bookings can be made via Rushcliffe Borough Council by visiting https://bit.ly/2Xcs081 or calling 0115 914 8553 for indoor sports, fitness classes, playgroups, children’s parties, … [Read more...]

BBC newsreader swaps mic for ‘Move it or Lose it’

04/02/2022 by Digital Media

Former BBC Radio Nottingham newsreader & presenter Pip Watts, has hung up her headphones after 25 years in broadcasting and is now teaching “Move it or Lose it“ fitness classes for the over 60s across Notts. But she’ll still be playing some great music in classes, which are designed to … [Read more...]