RUSHCLIFFE WORKER SWEEPS INTO FINAL
If you take a trip down Central Avenue, or even the surrounding streets in the borough, you never have to look far to find one of the most hardest-working and most friendliest face on the street. Chris Carnell (pictured below), who keeps Rushcliffe’s streets clean, has been shortlisted for the Council Worker of the Year Awards 2010 in the bravery category for his many superhero deeds. Chris said:... Read More
A453 WIDENING PLANS ON HOLD
Plans to widen the link between 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 lanes in... Read More
RUSHCLIFFE PUPILS BENEFIT FROM SKATING PROGRAMME
Hundreds of Rushcliffe children have benefited from a skating programme that has helped them achieve more in school and in sport. The National Ice Centre and Capital One joined forces as official community partners last April to deliver ice skating initiatives to local youngsters. The 4-11 year olds are provided with transport from school to the NIC where our professional coaches give them skating... Read More
NEW MAYOR FOR RUSHCLIFFE
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s new Mayor is Councillor Mrs Marie Males. Cllr Males is from East Leake and is married to Keith. They have four daughters and four grandchildren. She actually worked for the former Mayor, Cllr McGowan, when they both worked at British Gypsum. Her political career began when she was appointed to East Leake Parish Council in 1972 and she was elected as a Borough Councillor... Read More
A GRAND EVENT
After months of hard work and preparation, The Becket School in West Bridgford celebrated their official grand opening and formal blessing of the chapel. The Roman Catholic Comprehensive moved into their new school premises last September following the construction of a £25 million three-storey-purpose built site. MP Kenneth Clarke was in attendance at the opening, along with civic dignitaries and... Read More
ALL SYSTEMS GO AT RIVERBANK
Having been empty for a couple of years since the departure of Casa, the stylish Riverbank opened its doors with a sparkling gala weekend, with hundreds of Nottingham’s finest taking advantage of the huge terrace, watching the sun go down overlooking the waters of the Trent. The Riverbank has its deli tantalisingly sandwiched between bar and brasserie, serving what they hope will be some of the best... Read More
NEW-LOOK BRITANNIA CLUB
The Britannia on the riverside has undergone an extreme makeover. The front of the venue has been completely transformed. The front bar (capacity 50/60 people) has been lightened and brightened up and the seating has been recovered and replaced giving the building a whole new lease of life. The capacity has also increased to 250. The cave area (pictured below) has been left alone so the club maintains... Read More
LOCAL SWIMMING BUSINESS IS FINALIST FOR TOP AWARD
The finalists for the prestigious What’s On 4 2010 Awards have been announced and Rushcliffe-based franchisee, Liz Gabriel from Puddle Ducks, has discovered her business is amongst them. The award programme, supported by Prima Baby and Pregnancy magazine, celebrates the best activities across the UK, as nominated and voted for by parents. Puddle Ducks is finalist for the Best National Pre-schooler... Read More
NURSERY CHILDREN HELP TO PLANT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Playroom Day Nursery in West Bridgford believe that children should be given as many opportunities as possible in order for them to develop a respect and an understanding for their environment from an early age. Children are given weekly opportunities to visit many local areas such as the park or the river. However, with the use of their mini-bus, the children are able to visit places which are... Read More
FRIDA’S HAT TRICK SAVES WEST BRIDGFORD LADIES
West Bridgford Ladies survived the threat of relegation in their first season in the East Midlands Women’s League with a dramatic 4-3 victory at Arnold Town on the last day of the season. A hat trick from Swedish striker Frida Ohlsson was the highlight of The Red and Black’s best performance of the season when it really mattered. Frida, who signed from Swedish side Husqvarna FF last season,... Read More