BIDS SUBMITTED FOR CLIFTON’S TRAM
Two bus companies bidding for the contact to take over the extension to Nottingham’s tram system have handed in their proposals. The city’s two biggest bus operators, Nottingham City Transport and Trent Barton, are competing against each other for the £400 million project to extend lines to Clifton via Silverdale and Chilwell. Nottingham City Transport have teamed-up with train-maker Bombardier... Read More
A453 WIDENING PLANS ON HOLD
Plans to widen the link between Clifton and the south of Nottingham with junction 24 of the M1 have been put on hold, as part of government plans to save £6.2 billion. Work on the £194m project to widen the A453 was due to start in the autumn, but new chancellor George Osborne has said plans will be deferred indefinitely. The widening of the current single lane road, which would have seen up to eight... Read More
GOLDEN AFTERNOON FOR CLIFTON KICKBOXING CLUB
The Clifton and East Leake PKA Kickboxing club held its first-ever interclub tournament against the Heanor Kickboxing Club last month. The event lasted a total of three hours and saw a total of 25 fights, including the Under-14s Challenge Cup, the Adults Open Weight Knockout Trophy and an additional nine match-up fights. Martin Byrne, PKA club instructor, told The Local News: “All the fighters showed... Read More
ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE?
The Clifton and Wilford Jobs and Training Fair takes place on Friday 11th June at the Clifton Cornerstone (first floor) from 10.30am to 3.30pm, and this could be just what you are looking for. Don Bulmer, local neighbourhood action officer, told The Local News: “Following the success of recent locally-organised jobs and training fairs in the past, it is good to be able to report that another is being... Read More
CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Local councillors and the Clifton and Wilford Neighbourhood Management Team will be hosting a presentation evening in July to celebrate the excellent work undertaken by local residents in the Clifton, Wilford and Silverdale area. They are asking you to nominate anyone you know who you feel should be recognised for their efforts to make the area we live in a better place. They could be: - A dedicated... Read More
MUSIC & FLOWER FESTIVAL NEXT MONTH
The Clifton Music and Flower Festival runs from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th July at St Mary the Virgin Church in Clifton Village. This year is the special 10th anniversary programme and all performances get underway at 7.30pm. World famous local choir Cantamus will perform on Thursday 8th July and tickets cost £20 (under 16 cost £10). On Friday 9th it’s the turn of the Heart of England Jazz Band.... Read More
NEWS FROM THRUMPTON FLOWER FESTIVAL
Thrumpton Flower Festival takes place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June from 1-5pm each day. There’s plenty for all the family including the church flower display, village gardens, bar and teas. In addition, on the Saturday afternoon there will be various stalls and live music. Free car parking is available for this event for those travelling longer distance. Thrumpton is just off the A453, eight... Read More
FOOTBALL CLUBS AFTER YOUNG TALENT
Ruddington Village Colts are looking for new players for their under-8s football team (school year three). Training takes place at Milford School in Clifton from 6-7pm. For more details please call Dawn on 07527 588 836 Meanwhile, Clifton Under-10s Red are looking for new players to join their team. They are going up to an 11-a-side league next season. Training is on a Tuesday from 6pm and for more... Read More
SUMMER FAYRE TIME IN CLIFTON
Corpus Christi Parish Summer Fayre takes place on Saturday 26th June from 11am until 2pm. It will be held at Blessed Robert RC Primary School on Listowel Crescent. There will be a variety of stalls including; BBQ, lucky dip, tombola and a gift stall. Read More →
BRIDGFORD YOUNGSTER TO TRAIN WITH ENGLAND RUGBY LEGEND
Two Nottingham youngsters have won a once in a lifetime training session with former England captain, Lawrence Dallaglio, and one of them is from West Bridgford. The pair took part in Sacla’ Rugby festivals at Kesteven RFC and Nottingham Boots RFC last month. Calum Gunn from West Bridgford and Nottingham’s Gerard Milano joined hundreds of fellow rugby players aged between 10 and 18 at the festivals,... Read More