In the early 19th century there were very few roads in West Bridgford which was then a small agricultural village. Anyone travelling south from Nottingham had to cross the River Trent at Trent Bridge where they could find roads leading to Grantham (later renamed Radcliffe Road), Melton, … [Read more...]
Friends complete 26-mile Lake District Macmillan Mighty Hike
Three friends from Nottingham have completed the Lake District Macmillan Mighty Hike in memory of one of their dads and one of their grandmas who died from cancer. Adam Kulpa (centre), 24 a tech consultant, lost his dad, Marek, to oesophageal cancer and wanted to do something significant to honour … [Read more...]
Coming soon! Free Sunday Cinema Experience Day in West Bridgford on August 6
A free family-fun immersive cinema experience day will take place on Sunday August 6 at Bridgford Park in West Bridgford offering a range of interactive workshops and popular films on the big screen. Cinema fans can enjoy the entertainment from 2pm to 9pm hosted by Rushcliffe Borough Council and … [Read more...]
The History of East Leake Station….. A model station?
The last East Leake History Society meeting of the season drew in an audience of almost 80 people many of whom were visitors, when local man Phil Sharpe gave an illustrated talk on the history of the former East Leake railway station. Interestingly only three people in the audience had lived in the … [Read more...]
The Garibaldi School continues to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
The Garibaldi School in Forest Town, part of the Nova Education Trust, has once again been rated as ‘Good’ in the latest inspection by Ofsted which took place last month. Ofsted recognised that pupils at The Garibaldi School treat each other with care and respect. They work hard to live up to the … [Read more...]
Top spot for Milford Academy at Quad Kids Athletics Competition
Mr Woodward and Mrs Elston took ten Year 5 pupils out to represent The Milford Academy in a Quad Kids athletics competition, competing against several other Nottingham schools. The children took part in four athletic events: 50-meter sprint • 400-meter race • Long jump (into sand) • … [Read more...]
Dining out: The Queens Head
I located the Queens Head pub in Ockbrook village, next to Borrowash, Derbyshire and, from recommendations, decided to try this hostelry. Certainly, first impressions are most excellent, with the ambience and decor forthcoming, to my delights and enjoyment. To commence, for my visit, I opted for … [Read more...]
Memorial Tree planted in Heritage Garden
Calverton Parish Council have received a kind donation of a Cherry Tree which we have planted in the Heritage Garden near the Working Mens’ Club. This is to reflect all those from the village we have lost over the years. A small plaque will be put in front of the tree and the Parish Council … [Read more...]
New café shelter opens for visitors at Rushcliffe Country Park
A new natural wood shelter is now open at Rushcliffe Country Park providing park visitors with a sociable space and additional seating for all weathers. Park goers can take shelter whilst enjoying refreshments from the adjacent Coffee and Cake by the Lake café, which opened last Autumn. The … [Read more...]
Growing beauty with Incredible Edible in Beeston
Have you ever wondered why so much of nature is so beautiful? Perhaps we need to see & experience beauty in order to want to protect something. Perhaps that is why nature is so beautiful. We depend completely on nature. But we don’t always remember that. We have actively destroyed so much of … [Read more...]
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