BOOST FOR NOTTINGHAM’S NEONATAL SERVICE TRUST
The Mayor of Rushcliffe, Peter McGowan, and Mayoress, Deirdre McGowan (pictured below), recently held a private luncheon for 80 friends, supporters and civic heads in aid of Nottingham’s Neonatal Service Trust. Mr McGowan said: “We have supported this charity for a very long time. Our daughter was born 11 weeks early and we know, first hand, how amazing the work is that is carried out in Nottingham’s... Read More
CUP JOY FOR WEST BRIDGFORD RUGBY CLUB
West Bridgford Rugby Club Under 10s started their silverware collection by winning the Prima Tiger Bowl, which took place before the Leicester Tigers European Cup Clash against Viadana last month at Welford Road. The U10s beat a strong Bury St Edmonds team in the semi-final, in front at half time 2-0 and managing to keep on top with some great defending and tackling with the final scoreline of 3-1. The... Read More
DO YOU WANT £3,000 TO VISIT THE USA?
If you are aged between 21-30 and live or work in Nottinghamshire, you are being encouraged to apply for the Nottinghamshire Roosevelt Travelling Scholarship, which offers the chance to travel to the USA for up to three months. No formal qualifications are necessary and this unique career and personal development opportunity provides successful applicants with up to £3,000 and a return flight to... Read More
ROTARIANS RAISE OVER £1,000 FOR THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
Thanks to the generosity of ASDA and its customers, a team of 16 Rotarians and partners from the Rotary Club of West Bridgford, led by President Sandra Morrey, raised £890 for the Haiti earthquake relief operation. This was increased to over £1,000 by donations from club members and their families. The funds will be spent purchasing a shelter box, which contains a 10-person tent, water purification... Read More
LADY BAY LITTLE PICKERS
On Saturday 20th March the Lady Bay Litter Pickers are having their spring clean on The Hook. Meet outside the Lady Bay pub on Trent Boulevard at 2pm, or 15 minutes later by the play park on the Hook. Telephone Malcolm on 0115 846 0186 for information. Read More →
WHO IS IN MY CHAIR?
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School, located on Coledale in Gamston, are presenting a play with puppets called ‘Who’s been sitting in my chair?’ on Thursday 4th March at 6.30pm. The performance is suitable for children aged 3-7 and tickets are available from 0115 981 9292. Read More →
WEST BRIDGFORD LIBRARY
There’s something for everyone in the March programme at West Bridgford Library. The Tuesday Talk on the 2nd March (2.30pm) plays host to a guest speaker from Ruddington Framework Knitters’ Museum (ticket cost £1). Meanwhile, Fright Night takes place on Tuesday 16th March at 7.30pm. Experience the eerie atmosphere with storyteller Nicky Rafferty. Not suitable for under 16s. Tickets... Read More
PREVENTING AND REDUCING CRIME IN BRIDGFORD
By Bob Cash West Bridgford Neighbourhood Watch Group The Police Authority, Beat Police officers, Special Constables and Police Community Support Officers work as a team to prevent and reduce crime, plus investigate and apprehend offenders. This effort is aided and supported by the Rushcliffe Borough Council in various ways, and also with the contribution from those volunteers who run Neighbourhood... Read More
FEBRUARY NATURE NOTES
By Neil Pinder There are around 30 native tree species in Rushcliffe and on farmland Ash and Oak predominate. These, along with Elms, were planted or grew up along the enclosure hedges that are now around 200 years old. Elms still exist in the hedgerows and grow into tall bushes before being stricken with Dutch Elm disease once more, only for suckering re-growth to return. Hedgerow elms are mainly... Read More
HEALTHY GINGER BY THE FOOD CONSULTANT
Ginger is a great remedy for nausea and has been used by many generations for nausea during pregnancy and travelling. But ginger can be used for any type of nausea, is also a good treatment for indigestion and is generally fast-acting. It is also warming and a gentle detoxifying for the body and can be a powerful anti-inflammatory that can relieve the pain of arthritis. For its strongest effects, pour... Read More