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Ruddington marketing business takes coaching online to raise charity cash

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A Ruddington digital marketing expert has raised money for a charity in crisis after moving her training sessions online.  Shamshad Walker, who runs her own business in West Bridgford, started collecting cash for Headway Nottingham after hearing the charity was struggling.  She moved … [Read more...]

50 electric vans available on free trials to local firms

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Businesses in Nottingham are to be offered free trials of new electric vans after the City Council was successful in winning a £2.69m Government grant. The money will pay for the Electric Van Experience (EVE) Project – the purchase of 50 vehicles for companies to take on a try-before-you-buy … [Read more...]

Rainbows provides a lifeline for families during Covid-19

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A new care service launched by Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People to help vulnerable families in their homes in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis has been hailed a success. ‘Home Sitting’ was launched by the charity to provide extra support to families with a child, or children, with … [Read more...]

Gamston Councillors secure life-saving defibrillator at community hall

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Gamston Councillors for Rushcliffe Borough Council have secured the purchase of a life-saving defibrillator at Gamston Community Hall. Ward Councillor for Gamston North Jonathan Wheeler and Ward Councillor for Gamston South Davinder Virdi both used their designated Community Support Scheme Grants … [Read more...]

New children’s book inspired by East Leake resident released to raise money for charity

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Nottinghamshire Hospice supporter and patient Sam Perkins has starred in a children’s book aimed at helping young children understand disability. The book, featuring Sam, who has Motor Neurone Disease, and his young niece, is being sold to raise funds for the hospice and MND research. Lily and … [Read more...]

Youth swimming club secures builder’s donation

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Calverton and Bingham Swimming Club has secured a £1,000 donation from housebuilder Persimmon Homes.  With more than 180 young members, the club will use the funding to help cover membership and sponsorship fees, which have been previously supported by local fundraising events.  The … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Borough Council works with local organisations to deliver care packages to vulnerable residents

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Rushcliffe Borough Council is working with local organisations to deliver care packages to vulnerable residents who are currently self-isolating during COVID-19.  The Council has partnered with Metropolitan Housing, Trent Bridge Community Trust, Nottinghamshire Children’s Centre Service and … [Read more...]

trentbarton on face coverings for customers

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Face coverings must be worn by customers on trentbarton services from Monday June 15, in line with the new rule announced by the Government. The change makes mandatory what trentbarton had already been advising. Since the start of May it has recommended customers on buses wear a facemask, scarf, … [Read more...]