GLORY FOR BRIDGFORD COLTS GIRLS
West Bridgford Colts Under-12 Girls, nicknamed The Flyers, earned a place in the Nottinghamshire FA Girls Shield final in an exciting semi-final match against Eastwood Town Youth FC. The game took place at West Park in West Bridgford last month. The Flyers, currently top of the County’s Girls Division Two, played a strong and competitive Eastwood side, running third place in Division One. Both sides... Read More
MAKING THE HOOK LAST FOREVER
Friends of the Hook in Lady Bay are offering volunteers a good workout if you pop along on the first Sunday of each month. Hacking, stretching, pulling, carrying and walking will help keep you fit and the Hook fit for all to use. Meet by the Reed Bed, opposite the end of Melbourne Road, at 2pm on Sunday 6th March and on Wednesday evenings throughout April. A spokesperson for the group told The Local... Read More
Sharphill Work Party
On the 4th Sunday of each month, Friends of Sharphill Wood hold their work parties (except for August and December). The group meet at the top of Peveril Drive at the entrance to the field. The work parties run from 10am until 3pm, depending on light and weather conditions. However, if you can only spare a couple of hours that’s fine by them. Their jobs vary from planting hedging, tidying-up litter... Read More
DRAGON BOAT CLUB LOOKS TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Nottingham’s longest-running dragon boat club, Notts Anaconda, is inviting people with any amount of experience, or none at all, to try their hand at one of the country’s fastest-growing sports. The club is holding a free trial session on Sunday 20th March when anyone interested, with any level of sporting ability or experience, is welcome to have a taste of the dragon boating experience with... Read More
BRIDGFORD TRAVEL AGENCY IS ‘BEST IN THE SHIRES’
Staff at The Co-operative Travel in West Bridgford are celebrating after their travel agency was voted the best in the Shires – a region that extends throughout the Midlands and its surrounds. They received a certificate at the annual Co-operative Travel awards. Natalie Smith, branch manager of The Co-operative Travel on Tudor Square, collected the award at a ceremony in Turkey. The travel agency... Read More
LOCAL RESIDENT INVITES KENNETH CLARKE MP IN FROM THE COLD
Local resident, Jenny Johnston of Rushcliffe, has made sure her local MP, Kenneth Clarke, is fully clued up on the help available to those struggling to heat their homes this winter. Jenny invited the MP for Rushcliffe into her home to enjoy the warmth and explain how she achieved it. The visit took place as part of the Warm Homes Campaign, led by campaigning charity National Energy Action (NEA) and... Read More
CHEQUE PRESENTATION
The Trent Bridge Rotary Club recently presented a cheque for £5,000 to the Rainbows. The money was raised from their traditional bonfire and fireworks event in Wilford Village. Locally-based Streetdancers ‘Dancin’ Motion’ were part of the entertainment on the night. Chairman of Trent Bridge Rotary, Roger Steel, said: “The crowds were very supportive of our event and the dancers had wild acclaim.... Read More
NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF BRIDGFORD PARK
The Friends of Bridgford Park has been running since 2007 and has already made a considerable impact working together with Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Streetwise team. The Willow Tunnel has proved very popular with the youngsters, as well as the small woodland area nearby with paths laid, bulb planting and nest boxes for birds and insects. The wooded area along Albert Road has also had some preliminary... Read More
NO STOPPING THE WALKERS
Despite snow and icy conditions, walkers in the Notts Footpaths Preservation Society have continued to enjoy their regular club walks throughout the county. Local rambles around Woodborough, Lambley, Gotham, Thrumpton, Ruddington and Bunny have all been well supported. The Society’s colourful winter programme started last month with a seven-mile walk led from Hickling Church by Peter. For full details... Read More
JOIN THE SPECIAL SWIMATHON TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER CHARITY
Swimmers in Rushcliffe will make a splash for charity on Saturday 9th April as they complete the Swimathon 2011 challenge at Bingham, Cotgrave, Keyworth and Rushcliffe Leisure Centres. The event is to help raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Swimathon Foundation. The four leisure centres are four of over 580 pools taking part nation-wide in Swimathon 2011. The world’s biggest fundraising... Read More