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
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’
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...]
Local RNLI branch start the new year with new venture
This year the West Bridgford Branch celebrates its 51st anniversary. Having started as a lady's lifeboat guild in the Lady Bay area of the town, it expanded its operations and men were later allow to join. It became the West Bridgford Branch which over the years evolved and changed how and … [Read more...]
Help to look after a local nature reserve!
The Friends of Sharphill Wood is a group which undertakes a range of activities to keep Sharphill Wood in a good condition for visitors and wildlife. These include tree and hedgerow planting, footpath and nest box maintenance, controlling litter etc. For example this winter they have already … [Read more...]
Local Beaver Scout awarded a Commissioner’s Commendation
West Bridgford Beaver Scout Ned Knapper is the first Beaver Scout in Rushcliffe District to be awarded a Commissioner’s Commendation. To achieve this Ned has worked incredibly hard to complete all the activity badges that a Beaver can earn. He's also gained his Chief Scout Bronze Award, the … [Read more...]
Nottingham teens top Amazon best seller lists with new book
Few teenagers can say they have written a best-selling book; but for sixth form students, Dominic Burrows, and Sam Mather, that is exactly what happened. . The students, who both attend the Beckett school in West Bridgford, were just twelve years old when they came up with the idea for Up and … [Read more...]
Community Defibrillator for Girlguiding West Bridgford South Trent Division
Girlguiding West Bridgford South Trent Division have had an exciting and busy return to meetings over the last few months and the individual units, Rainbows (5-7 years), Brownies (7-10 years), Guides (10-14 years) and Rangers (14 – 18 years) have been busy providing a fun filled program for all our … [Read more...]
Young climate activist receives Points of Light award
6-year-old Aleesha Gadhia from West Bridgford, who you may have read about in previous issues of West Bridgford Local News, is a climate activist and mini ambassador for ‘Cool Earth’ who raises awareness of deforestation and climate change, and lobbies business to create more sustainable … [Read more...]
Musters Tennis Club install new lighting for night sessions
On 22nd October, Musters Tennis Club in West Bridgford officially opened and celebrated their new portable floodlighting for their outdoor courts which will allow evening tennis sessions to take place throughout the year after dark. Pictured above from left to right: Councillor Penny Gowland, … [Read more...]
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