GOVERNMENT BACKS NEW CLIFTON TRAM EXTENSION
The Government has announced its support for two more tram lines in Nottingham. It means trams in Clifton and Silverdale will become a reality and work could begin as early as autumn next year and be completed by 2014. Leader of Nottingham City Council, Councillor Jon Collins, said: “This is very good news for Nottingham. We have worked hard to argue the case for two more tram lines because the benefits... Read More
SPECIAL BLOOM AWARD FOR MILFORD PRIMARY
Staff and children at Milford Primary in Clifton are celebrating after winning the award for ‘Best School Grounds 2010’ as part of the Nottingham in Bloom competition. This is a year-round campaign to make Nottingham a much cleaner and greener place to live,work and visit. The judges had this to say about the entry from Milford: “Each quad area is a little world of its own; creative, colourful... Read More
RUGBY CLUB STRENGTHEN LINKS WITH CLIFTON COMMUNITY
Excited children from Milford School in Clifton recently greeted Nottingham Rugby Club’s back row star Phil Eggleshaw and mascot Archie the Stag. Local schools are being given the opportunity to support their local Championship side, while the club strengthen their links with the community by visiting local children as part of their ‘Schools of the Week’ programme. Eggleshaw told The Local News:... Read More
SPACE HOP SUCCESS
A reading challenge to maintain interest from Nottingham’s children during the summer break has been hailed a success. The ‘Space Hop’ challenge saw a record 3,353 children taking part, an increase of 13% compared to last year. Nottingham City Councillor, David Trimble, said: “Everyone taking part in the Space Hop project deserves a massive pat on the back for their enthusiasm and dedication... Read More
CLIFTON LIBRARY DATES
On Thursday 18th November from 10.30-11.30am, Clifton Library Reading Group discuss ‘The Road Home’, written by Rose Tremain. Free refreshments will be provided on the day. From 9.30am-12.30pm on Saturday 20th November, there’s a drop-in craft session. You can make a decoration to go on Clifton’s Christmas tree. Meanwhile, on Friday 3rd December from 2.00-5.30pm, it is the launch of Clifton... Read More
Saturday 4th December
Corpus Christi Christmas Fair takes place at Blessed Robert School on Listowel Crescent from 11am until 2pm. Read More →
Saturday 4th December
St Paul’s Church on Boundary Road will be holding their annual Christmas Fair at 10am. Read More →
TRAM WOULD HELP PUSHCHAIRS
I have followed the letters in recent editions of the Clifton Local News regarding the tram. I would like to say that the tram would be great for Clifton and the other areas. No one has mentioned the help it would give people with pushchairs, old people or disabled people. They would be able to travel from Clifton to Bulwell, Hucknall, Hyson Green, Chilwell and Beeston. The tram would also help people... Read More
BUS NETWORK IS GOOD ALREADY
A thing I find people miss when they talk about the tram for Clifton is at the moment, in my opinion, we have a good network of buses around Clifton. The bus stops are a couple of hundred yards apart and this is good as we have an ageing population. What will happen to the bus network, if or when we have the tram, and how far apart will the tram stops be? Terry Conway Clifton Read More →
OPEN LETTER FROM PC STEVE MATHIAS
After speaking with several residents of Radcliffe-on-Trent, I have decided to reply to a recent letter printed in The Rushcliffe Local News. The letter highlighted the concerns of a local resident about the mopeds in the area and his perceived lack of police interest. Although I accept that there are some nuisance mopeds fequenting the village, I must rebuke the suggestion that the police are not... Read More