THE NOBLE SPANIARD COMES TO RADCLIFFE
Radcliffe-on-Trent Drama Group will be performing ‘The Noble Spaniard’ – a comedy by Somerset Maugham – in Grange Hall from Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th May (7.30pm). Marion Nairn, a young widow, is spending the summer, together with her young sister Lucy, at Boulogne with Justice Proudfoot and his wife. The Duke of Hermanos, who is also passing his summer at Boulogne, one day catches... Read More
LADIES CHOIR RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY
The Radcliffe Ladies Choir held a concert in St Barnabas Cathedral on Sunday 11th March in aid of the Nottingham Hospital’s Trust and the Nottingham Breast Institute. In August of last year, some of the ladies in the choir were brave enough to take part in producing a ‘Calendar Girls’ style calendar, which was sold in aid of the Trust and the Breast Institute. The group were pleasantly surprised... Read More
NEWS FROM PROBUS CLUB
By Bob Cash The Probus Club of Radcliffe-on-Trent and District held their fortnightly meeting on 27th March at Ashmores Restaurant . After a most enjoyable lunch, members were entertained and educated by Dr. Colin Groves. who delivered a very polished talk entitled ‘Out of Egypt – The export of the Obelisk’. It was a most interesting subject and much appreciated by the members. Any gentlemen,... Read More
FRAMEWORK KNITTERS MUSEUM REOPENS
The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington has reopened to the public following its winter closed period. The museum has made a number of improvements to the site and is preparing for the opening of its new Textile Emporium shop, which it believes will enrich the retail provision in the village. Paul Baker, the new manager at the museum, said: “We have so many great plans for the museum in 2012. We... Read More
A453 GIVEN FINAL APPROVAL
A major scheme to widen the A453 between Clifton and the M1 at junction 24 has been given the go-ahead after completing its final planning stages. The government confirmed funding for the improvement to the A453, alongside five other major road schemes in the autumn. However, this was subject to completion of statutory planning and order making processes. The scheme has now cleared this stage after... Read More
ENGLAND AND FOREST LEGEND LINKS UP WITH CLIFTON FC
Clifton FC have further cause for optimism as Friday 20th April 2012 sees the club host a joint-fundraising charity dinner and auction. It is being held in conjunction with ex-player and Premier League star Jermaine Jenas’s charity ‘Aquinas Foundation’. The event is taking placeat the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham. Forest legend, GB Olympic football coach and current England caretakermanager... Read More
FLYING THE FLAME FOR CLIFTON
Clifton resident Barbara Green has a very special job to undertake this summer when she will carry the Olympic torch ahead of the London 2012 Olympics. Barbara has lived in Clifton since 1961 and has always been involved in her local community. When her boys were younger, Barbara became a parent volunteer at Swansdown Infants followed by Milford Junior School. She also ran the Girls Brigade at the... Read More
SCHEME FOR PEOPLE IN A CRISIS
On Monday 19th March this year, Hope Church Nottingham and St Francis Church launched The Clifton Foodbank. The project will provide emergency food to local people in crisis. The Foodbank offers three days of non-perishable food in exchange for a voucher that will be distributed by frontline professionals and agencies, who agree to be part of the scheme. The purpose behind the project is to support... Read More
CLIFTON GARDENHOLDERS LEASEHOLDERS ASSOCIATION
The plot holders at Merevale Avenue allotments in Clifton are holding a plant swap and sale on Sunday 6th May. The event takes place at the trading huts from 10am until midday. A variety of plants will be available for customers to swap or buy. There may also be, subject to availability, a selection of seasonal produce, home-made preserves, pickles and also free-range eggs. During the year, seasonal... Read More
JOYDE IS ON A MISSION
Clifton’s Joyde Wilson is currently serving with the 3 Regiment Army Air Corps. He joined them back in July 2010 and was then deployed to Afghanistan in January last year. Joyde returned home in May, earning two medals for his service, and is now raising money for ABF, The Soldiers’ Charity. He told The Local News: “ABF give lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families.... Read More