LEANDER ENJOY MORE SWIMMING SUCCESS
At a very close final gala in the Notts ASA Spring Competition series at Mansfield Water Meadows pool, Nottingham Leander’ A’ team pulled off a remarkable win. The swimming club took first place in the final race (the freestyle ‘cannon’ involving 10 swimmers, five boys and five girls) to take victory by one point from Calverton & Bingham Swimming Club. The evening, in a packed Mansfield... Read More
FELICINI LAUNCHES LOCANDA
Felicini in West Bridgford has been of the city’s most popular restaurants over the last couple of years and this month sees the latest phase in its rich history with the launch of its new Locanda offering. Locanda, or neighbourhood restaurant, is what felicini is all about and the main focus is on the introduction of its brand new Ciccetti selection which is an Italian inspired, easy to eat... Read More
SUMMER FAIR FUN AT ABBEY ROAD
For this years summer fair, Abbey Road Primary School have decided to hold a World Cup Fun Day on Saturday 12th June from 1-5pm. Entrance is 50p per person or £1 per family. The school intends this to be an afternoon of fun incorporating the school fair with the usual stalls, and a parents/kids football tournament based around the World Cup teams. In the evening parents and children at the school... Read More
CAN YOU HELP WITH RESEARCH?
Allan Robinson is researching the history of The West Bridgford Royal Brtish Legion Bowls Club. He told The Local News “Their green was on Gertrude Road in West Bridgford and inaugurated in I believe 1943. I wondered if any local residents have any memories, photographs or relevant documents etc. I would be willing to collect and of course return. I would handle any documents with great care.” If... Read More
DUMPERS BROUGHT TO JUSTICE
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s crackdown on fly-tipping has continued with the successful prosecution of Michael Edwards and James Smith. The pair were responsible for dumping household contents from an address in Clifton at a lay-by in Thrumpton in September 2009. The dumped items were carelessly thrown out of their car into the pretty countryside after a relative’s house had been cleared,... Read More
NEW RUSHCLIFFE HOMES CONSULTATION COMPLETE
By 2026, significant population and housing growth is likely to take place in the local area. This is because of a Government requirement that around a further 12,000 new homes need to be built in the Rushcliffe borough. A recently-published document included suggestions for major housing sites at Clifton, Gamston and Cotgrave. It also highlights the facilities that would be required for large housing... Read More
THANK YOU TO RUSHCLIFFE WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS
By Gordon Dyne As a big thank you to all the volunteers who give their time to help wildlife around Rushcliffe. The South Notts Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust organised a volunteer social at the Edwalton Golf Club. Some 74 people from a variety of local nature conservation groups took part; from the Rushcliffe Barn Owl Project to the Friends of Sharphill Wood and the Wilford Claypits... Read More
HAVE FUN OUTDOORS
The spring sunshine makes us want to get outdoors more, and it is much more enjoyable to go out with a friendly group of people. The Nottingham Centre, which is affiliated to the National Trust, welcomes new members and offers a varied programme of winter talks, walks and summer outings. Coach trips planned for this summer include Saltaire Heritage Site, the Norfolk Lavender Centre, Sulgrave Manor... Read More
US AIR FORCE VISIT FOR LOCAL CADETS
Air Cadets from 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron and 1936 (Newton) recently spent the day with the United States Air Force at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk. During the morning they visited the Air Traffic Control Tower and the Bird Control Unit. The staff of the Bird Control Unit showed the cadets the Hawks and Falcons they use to keep other birds away from the aircraft. After lunch the cadets were shown... Read More
LOCAL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR MEETS THE PRIME MINISTER
Local resident Emily Bendell was recently invited to Number 10 to meet the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. The prestigious invitation was sent following her success at the Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year Awards, where she was highly commended. Delivering a speech on the vital role of women in the UK economy, the award ceremony was also attended by David Cameron. Emily is a local businesswoman andshe... Read More