West Bridgford has a reputation for a high quality, thriving and diverse retail and business sector. However to maintain this success in the future, three independent commissioners have been appointed to help steer the course of the local economy. Former Nottinghamshire County Council chief … [Read more...]
Gusto hosts party to celebrate launch in West Bridgford
More than 500 guests attended a glamorous VIP party at Gusto West to toast the official opening of the restaurant on Bridgford Road. VIPs were invited to a glitzy evening of classic cocktails, canapes and live music to celebrate the launch of the sophisticated restaurant, Gusto - the first to … [Read more...]
Becket Rowing Club Burst on to the Thames with Two Wins
The newly constituted Becket RC chalked up two category wins at the prestigious Hampton Head of the River event on the River Thames on Saturday 4th February. As a new Open Club, members may come from anywhere, primarily in the East Midlands, to train at Nottingham Water Sports Centre and race … [Read more...]
Nottingham Rowing Club named Sport Nottinghamshire Club of the Year
The 25th Nottinghamshire Sports Awards evening "Recognising the best of Nottinghamshire Sport" took place at the Nottingham Conference Centre on February 1st and was featured by Notts TV. Founded in 2006, when Nottingham Britannia Rowing Club and Nottingham Boat Club, situated between Trent … [Read more...]
Lady Bay Open Gardens committee request for gardens
Plans are already under way for the 26th annual Lady Bay Open Gardens to be held from 2pm - 6pm on 8 and 9 July 2017. The volunteer committee are asking for Lady Bay residents to submit a yes, no or maybe by contacting the chairman keith.wright48@btinternet.com or by calling 0115 9820515. The … [Read more...]
Gusto has arrived in West Bridgford
By Craig Sharp-Weir Gusto, originally a North West restaurant chain favoured by celebrities, has taken centre stage in a prime location of West Bridgford, where The Monkey Tree Pub once thrived. After a £10m investment with a view to rolling out an expansion plan to increase the number of its … [Read more...]
Successful ceilidh in West Bridgford
On the evening of Friday 27th January 2017, the West Bridgford Branch of the RNLI held a ceilidh at the Poppy & Pint on Pierrepont Road. What is a ceilidh - pronounced kali - you may ask? In very simple terms it is a Gaelic barn dance. This is a very popular annual event with all 90 … [Read more...]
Australian visitors for West Bridgford Air Cadets
West Bridgford Air Cadets have welcomed visitors from over 10,000 miles away as a link with Australia continues to blossom. Flight Lieutenant David Roach and Flying Officer Matthew Glozier of 306 Squadron (Sqn), two adult volunteers with 306 Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) based in Sydney, … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe student shortlisted for national education award
A sixth-former from Rushcliffe School has reached the finals of the British Education Awards, which recognise some of the best students in the country. Every school, college and university in the UK was asked to nominate one student who has combined outstanding academic and extra-curricular … [Read more...]
Notcutts Wheatcroft helps make wishes come true
Notcutts Wheatcroft has granted two of its customers’ wishes after they were added to a special wishing tree which was displayed in the garden centre. Over the Christmas period, Notcutts staff encouraged customers to write down their wishes for loved ones which they hope would come true in 2017 … [Read more...]