West Bridgford Archives

Nottingham charity worker receives award from Boris Johnson

22/02/2021 by Digital Media

Hetvi Parekh, a mother-of-two who leads the regional branch for National charity ‘Sewa Day’ in Nottingham, has received a Points of Light award from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for her incredible charity work during lockdown. Sewa Day is a non-profit and volunteer run organisation which … [Read more...]

Gateley and SportsAid partner to fund promising athlete

19/02/2021 by Digital Media

One of Nottinghamshire’s most promising young athletes is set to receive a fundraising boost thanks to an exciting new partnership between legal and professional services group, Gateley and SportsAid. Canoeist, Macy Kang (17) from Edwalton is determined on blazing a trail to ensure paddling … [Read more...]

Robin Hood Beer and Cider 2021 festival set for Trent Bridge switch

15/02/2021 by Digital Media

The Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival, Nottingham CAMRA’s flagship annual event, has secured a new home at Trent Bridge cricket ground. Work has started on plans to host the event from Wednesday 13 October until Saturday 16 October this year in the hope that pandemic-induced disruption to … [Read more...]

Local branch of RNLI turns 50 but will they reach 51?

12/02/2021 by Digital Media

In May this year the West Bridgford Branch of the RNLI celebrated their 50th anniversary. Also, this year the branch secretary who has given sterling service is to retire. The RNLI rules states that three key positions must be filled for a branch to operate, one of these positions is that of … [Read more...]

Lady Bay Pop Up Cafe partners with Education For The Children

11/02/2021 by Digital Media

Following the success of their first ever virtual ball with Masterchef’s Laurence Henry, West Bridgford based Education For The Children are engaging in a partnership with another local dining star to present an evening of food and fun. In-person events are still off-limits so the charity … [Read more...]

100 Walks from the Poppy and Pint

10/02/2021 by Digital Media

Author of Volume 1 and 2 of 100 Walks From The Poppy and Pint has recently released Volume 3. Below Trevor Riddiough talks about his mission: ‘A ridiculous number of walks from a single place – which just proves that our countryside can be opened up – lockdown or not’ I live in an urban … [Read more...]

Sister stores step in to help vulnerable young people

08/02/2021 by Digital Media

Three Specsavers stores in Nottinghamshire have stepped in to support a local youth organisation to help vulnerable young people. Specsavers in Nottingham, Bingham and West Bridgford donated £1,500 to The Pythian Club which will help provide 75 hot home cooked dinners for local youths in need as … [Read more...]

Rugby Club plans for The Dan Sutton Memorial Terrace

06/02/2021 by Digital Media

In memory of Dan Sutton, the West Bridgford RFC would like to create a sheltered area with seating for members of the club and the other community organisations such as West Bridgfordians Cricket Club, exercise classes and other community groups who use the facility. Dan spent much of his … [Read more...]

Y Dough Pizza booming during lockdown!

05/02/2021 by Digital Media

A pub in Wilford that lost 75% of its trade since the pandemic has bounced back with flying colours after launching a pizza takeaway from the premises. Y Dough Pizza serves 12-inch sourdough pizzas with a choice of 8 different toppings plus a dessert Nutella pizza. Offering a slightly different … [Read more...]

New Birds Bakery Store To Open In West Bridgford

01/02/2021 by Digital Media

Family-run Birds Bakery has announced plans to open a second store in West Bridgford, Nottingham, as the company continues to build on its success. The new opening, on Melton Road, will mark the bakery’s 62nd store in the East Midlands and will complement the company’s other West Bridgford shop, … [Read more...]