PENNY BACKING GREENFIELDS CAMPAIGN
Rushcliffe resident Penny Poyzer is backing a local campaign group setup to represent the interests of all residents in the borough in defending the green belt land against development projects. Rushcliffe Greenfields is particularly worried about the proposed new footballstadium for Gamston and large-scale housing developments. TV star Penny told The Local News: “Green belt land is a precious resource... Read More
HOLME PIERREPONT HALL SPRING GARDEN & HOUSE OPEN
In February and March, visitors will be able to follow the development of the Spring Garden at Holme Pierrepont Hall. There will be snowdrops, daffodils, hellebores and shrubs of winter interest, within a framework of yews. You enter the house through the Mediaeval Lodgings with mellow brick timber and plaster walls, oak furniture and Pierrepont portraits. The principal Upper Lodging has superb ceiling... Read More
SUCCESS FOR LOCAL RUGBY YOUNGSTERS
West Bridgford Rugby Club Under 10s squad have made their way to the semi-finals and final of thePrima Bowl, sponsored by Prima Solutions, which will take place later this month at Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road stadium. It will be special day for the boys, with the semi-finals and final being played in front of a full crowd at Welford Road, including a large number of supporters from West Bridgford... Read More
LOCAL COMPANY THRIVING FOR 2010
One local company viewing the challenges of 2010 in a particularly positive light is The Media Group (TMG), based on the Wilford Business Park. Despite the difficult economic climate, TMG has recently announced three new administrative appointments, taking their staff numbers in the organisation to more than 70. Managing director Keith Daniell says that he is excited about the prospect of working... Read More
FRIENDS OF BRIDGFORD PARK ACTION FOR ALL
The Friends of Bridgford Park are putting together the next phase of their plans to encourage wildlife and bring colour into the Park and Bridgfield. The date of Saturday 30th January has been declared for the next Action Day. Paths will be laid, brush will be tidied and many bulbs and trees will be planted. This will brighten up the woodland area next to Albert Road. The Group Chair, Linda Philips,... Read More
ICE COLD FUN FOR LOCAL SQUADRON CADETS AT THE NATIONAL ICE CENTRE
For the second year in a row, 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron organised an evening at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham City Centre ATC Sergeant Sarah Middleton, who was behind the event, said: “It was another great success. A total of 186 cadets and staff from nine Squadrons went onto the ice. It was nice to see all the cadets and staff enjoying themselves before Christmas. This year we had a... Read More
WBDS SHALL PERFORM ‘ALLO ‘ALLO MORE THAN ONCE
The dark winter nights are about to be enlivened by West Bridgford Dramatic Society’s (WBDS) next production, ‘Allo ‘Allo. Based on the hugely-popular TV series, the play will be performed at WBDS’ own Studio Theatre from Tuesday 23rd February to Saturday 6th March, including a 2.30pm matinee performance on the 6th March. Evening performances start at 7:30pm. The stage version of ‘Allo... Read More
NEWS FROM RUSHCLIFFE 50+ FORUM
St Luke’s Church Hall in West Bridgford was the venue for the 50+ Forum’s Christmas Festival. It was the fourth open forum of the year. A highlight of the afternoon was an entertaining and informative talk on microwave cooking by Jackie and Viv, nutrition assistants from Notts Community Health. The witty dialogue was accompanied by a practical... Read More
RUSHCLIFFE IS THE PLACE
Rushcliffe Borough Council “performs excellently” – that’s what the Audit Commission in their report which forms part of the new Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) process. The council achieved ‘excellent’ under CPA in 2008 and has again been rated in the top category in 2009. Rushcliffe has been given the top rating of 4, which equates to ‘performing excellently’, with a score of... Read More
ROTARY RAISING THOUSANDS FOR CHARITY
Members of the Rotary Club of West Bridgford are well on the way to collecting £3,000 for charity, from their sleigh collections in Wilford and Edwalton, and Christmas collections at Wheatcroft Garden Centre and the Queen’s Drive Park and Ride Site. Seen in the photograph below from left to right are Rotarians John Wilkinson, Dennis Jones and Gordon Wilcock, who were participating in a charity... Read More