IN a bid to encourage the people of Nottinghamshire to remain physically and mentally active during lockdown, Notts County FC Football in the Community has teamed up with the Get Out Get Active Nottingham and This Girl Can Nottinghamprojects, hosted by Nottingham City Council to deliver the … [Read more...]
Edwalton Golf Course set to reopen on Monday
Edwalton Golf Course will safely re-open for play from Monday, May 18. In line with central government advice, the main course and par three course will re-open from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week in conjunction with course operators Glendale Golf. The extended opening times are set to maximise … [Read more...]
Will and Lisa deliver free soup to those in need and more!
The vulnerable and isolating people in the historic cathedral town of Southwell are in good hands with Lisa and Will, business owners of The Hearty Goodfellow pub who are supporting their community even when the doors are closed, with their Two Turtle Doves campaign which offers free soup, delivered … [Read more...]
Young lad honours VE Day by cycling 75km for NHS
Ellis Wood from East Leake has completed an incredible 75km on a virtual bicycle ride on Zwift to raise money for the NHS. The 10-year-old, who goes to school at Brookside Primary, decided that he wanted to do his bit to help out during these challenging times. His idea was to not only … [Read more...]
Nottingham boy runs 100 laps around his crescent for charity
Inspired by the incredible Captain (now Colonel) Tom, 8-year-old Finn McLaughlin has run 100 laps of his crescent in Mapperley to raise money for the Trussel Trust. Over 4 days, Finn ran 100 laps of his Crescent, each lap was 320m, equalling around 34km by the end. Finn’s original target of … [Read more...]
Charity for older people gets housebuilder’s donation
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire has secured a £1,000 donation from a local housebuilder to help support its services during the coronavirus pandemic. The local charity received the funds from the Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme. The match-funding initiative seeks to support … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce cloaked with colour and smiles thanks to creative crochet
Sally Fletcher-Titterton has become a local celebrity after brightening up the village with colourful crochet bringing smiles to the local’s during walks. The coronavirus pandemic has swept over the country causing us all to rethink our way of life bringing with it many challenges, however … [Read more...]
Neighbours celebrate VE Day metres apart during lockdown
On Friday 8thMay, the UK joined together to celebrate the 75thanniversary of VE Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people throughout the country fell silent at 11am to remember those who served in World War II. This day marked 75 years since the formal acceptance by Britain and … [Read more...]
Local Lady stays connected with technology
Evelyn Birkin, 96, from Nottingham, has never let her age stop her from having an active social life. However, when the coronavirus pandemic swept across the UK and lockdown came into effect, Evelyn was no longer able to attend any of her regular activities. As a nonagenarian (a person who is … [Read more...]
Cherry Lane Garden Centre to reopen on Wednesday
Value garden centre, Cherry Lane, in Bradmore has announced that it is to re-open this Wednesday, 13th May. The centre has put in place measures to ensure strict social distancing, allowing customers to circulate safely. Despite being classed as an essential retailer, Cherry Lane, which … [Read more...]
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