CHANGE MAKERS FOR CLIFTON
Nottingham’s Change Makers for Cancer Awareness is a programme aiming to promote early presentation of bowel, breast, lung and prostate cancer. Using community engagement and empowerment approaches, the programme aims to address cancer inequalities by targeting specific ward areas and communities where cancer inequalities are particularly high. At the heart of Change Makers are local people, who... Read More
CLIFTON INCLUDED IN HOUSING PROJECT
A recent cabinet meeting has revealed Rushcliffe Borough Council’s ‘Core Strategy – Option for Consultation’ document, which outlines the vision and proposals for development in Rushcliffe and Cliftonover the next 16 years. One of the key issues to come out of the meeting, was the Cabinet’s desire to stress that the Government’s target for the number of new homes in the area (15,000) is... Read More
COLLEGE SCORES WITH NEW FOOTBALL CENTRE
Notts County coach Michael Johnson (pictured here middle right) officially opened South Nottingham College’s £2.4 million football centre in Clifton. The college, in partnership with Clifton Football Club, received funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Football Foundation, to develop facilities at its Charnwood Centre, located on Farnborough Road. A new full-sized, floodlit,... Read More
CONTEMPORARY ART IN CLIFTON
A exhibition of contemporary artwork by students studying HND Fine Arts at the South Nottingham College took place at the Clifton Cornerstone last month. This is the third year an exhibition has taken place. The students used mediums including photography, drawing, printmaking and painting to create art for the local community, covering a broad range of themes including landscape, local wildlife, people,... Read More
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS
Families in Clifton and Silverdale on low-incomes can apply for a Home Access Grant to receive a free computer and internet access. The Home Access Programme is a national government initiative which provides practical and financial support for over 4,000 low income families in the area. It enables pupils and their family members to have access to technology at home to support learning and is being... Read More
HOMES IN RUSHCLIFFE – PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OVER THE NEXT 16 YEARS
A recent cabinet meeting has revealed Rushcliffe Borough Council’s ‘Core Strategy – Option for Consultation’ document, which outlines the vision and proposals for development in Rushcliffe over the next 16 years. One of the key issues to come out of the meeting, was the Cabinet’s desire to stress that the Government’s target for the number of new homes in Rushcliffe (15,000) is far too... Read More
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
A Women’s World Day of Prayer service will take place at St Giles’ Church in West Bridgford on Friday 5th March at 2pm. This world-wide service has, this year, been planned by the women of Cameroon. The speaker at St. Giles’ will be Sally Proudlove, wife of the Rector. Sally’s professional background is in child protection and while the family spent three and a half years in the Philippines,... Read More
BANDS ROCK FOR CRIME VICTIMS
A charity gig by two of Nottingham’s top bands, Splinter Cell and the Mucky Pups, raised about £400 for Victim Support in Nottinghamshire. All the proceeds will go to help victims of crime in Nottinghamshire, as well as witnesses at court. The event was at the Britannia Boat Club by Trent Bridge. West Bridgford band, Splinter Cell, rocked the house until midnight with a great set. Victim Support’s... Read More
SPORTING HEROES RECOGNISED IN COUNTY AWARDS
Nottinghamshire County Council hosted this year’s Nottinghamshire Sports Review of the Year at the East Midlands Conference Centre at the University of Nottingham. About 450 guests celebrated the achievements of athletes and rewarded administrators, coaches and officials in Nottinghamshire sport, in what has been another remarkable year for the county. BBC East Midlands Today presenter Colin Hazelden... Read More
GREENING WEST BRIDGFORD READY FOR LAUNCH
An important community event is being held to launch Greening West Bridgford. Residents decided at a public meeting last November that they wanted to do something locally to tackle climate change. A list of simple actions has been drawn-up which everyone can take part in. The launch event will be held on Saturday 20th March from 11am until 2pm at the Becket School Hall on Wilford Lane. Maureen Harms,... Read More