On Tuesday the 24th of November, the children at Leahurst Road Preschool took fund raising into their own hands, by taking part in a sponsored obstacle course. Set out by staff, the course was made up of different sections, each testing different areas of their physical capabilities in a safe … [Read more...]
Local fostering agency hosts virtual Santa visits to bring festive cheer to children
A West Bridgford based independent fostering agency will be hosting virtual Santa visits to bring festive cheer to foster children who may not make it to his grotto this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many children won’t have the opportunity to visit Santa in the normal way this … [Read more...]
School students send love around the world this Christmas
School teacher Ms Ortega of West Bridgford School, proposed the idea to her classes of sending Christmas cards to those who could feel isolated this Christmas, here is her story: Earlier this month, my family experienced the upsetting news that my aunt had passed away at the age of 67 … [Read more...]
Local Church Rethinks Christmas
Due to COVID restrictions severely limiting normal seasonal activities, a church has rethought its offering to the Community this year. Whereas use of the Church building has lots of limitations on it, the car park hasn’t, so this Saturday they are putting on a magical ‘Christmas Drive-Thru’ for … [Read more...]
Christmas Cards Bring Joy To All Ages In Nottingham
After a difficult year, the teams at New Care’s Ruddington Manor Care Centre and The Grand Care Centre, located in Wilford and West Bridgford respectively, decided to bring joy to its residents in the form of Christmas cards, written by pupils from local primary schools. Children from Parkdale … [Read more...]
COVID digital recovery grant to give businesses a further boost
Rushcliffe Borough Council is giving eligible high street businesses or established business groups another boost with a COVID Digital Recovery Grant that can further help them adapt and improve their online presence or sales. Small to medium size retail, hospitality, personal care, leisure, … [Read more...]
Mayor plants commemorative tree to remember those lost in war from Rushcliffe
A commemorative tree has been planted by the Mayor of Rushcliffe and local school children to remember those lost in war from Rushcliffe and further signify 75 years since the end of World War II. Cllr Sue Mallender was joined by Cllr Abby Brennan and Barney and Harriet Burrows to plant the … [Read more...]
West Bridgford resident makes headbands for charity
A West Bridgford resident has been making colourful headbands where the proceeds go to charity. During lockdown, Clara Tennant has been busy creating headbands from fabrics that were donated by local textile company, Lacy Agencies in West Bridgford. These headbands can be purchased from … [Read more...]
Sewa Day and West Bridgford Community Helpers launch shoebox gift appeal
Following the success of their children’s craft packs in the summer, a group of local community helpers are now beginning to turn their attention to Christmas. The same team of volunteers from Sewa Day and West Bridgford Community Helpers are hoping to make and distribute at least 250 shoe … [Read more...]
Local family part of a global fundraising campaign
Alan and Charlotte Lloyd were delighted when Sophie was born in July 2017, but it was only four months afterwards when she started having seizures. Over the following 18 months, their lives were turned upside down as Sophie was in and out of hospital and at the last count she has spent over … [Read more...]
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