RADCLIFFE MAN RUNNING MARATHONS FOR CHARITY
A Radcliffe-on-Trent resident is running four half-marathons around the UK this year, including Nottingham in September, along with the full-marathon in New York in November. Simon Bacon is raising money for The Teenage Cancer Trust and what’s more he will be wearing a Scooby Doo costume. Simon told The Local News: “The Teenage Cancer Trust is an amazing charity. The Nottingham Appeal is currently... Read More
SPRING FAIR IS A SUNNY SUCCESS
Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery School would like to thank everyone who came along on Saturday 26th May to help support their annual Spring Fair. They had hundreds of attendees, beautiful weather and a great time was had by all. The event was run by the very dedicated RAINS team, who are a group of parents and teachers who volunteer their time to raise funds for the school. The pirate ship is... Read More
COTGRAVE’S FESTIVAL OF SPORT
Residents in Cotgrave are getting into the spirit of the London Olympics 2012 by running a Festival of Sport from Monday 25th to Saturday 30th June. During the weekdays a wide variety of activities will take place and these range from wellie wanging, bowls, football and darts. In all 25 different activities will be available for members of the community to come and try their hands. These activities... Read More
PUPIL POWER GETS SCHOOL CROSSING
Crossing a busy road to get to Candleby Lane School and Little Kites Nursery in Cotgrave had become a worry for parents and pupils alike. The School Council, which is made up of pupils from different school years, listened to everyone’s concerns and decided to take action. They started a petition and, as well as parents and pupils signatures, they got local residents and business people to sign it.... Read More
BINGHAM MODEL RAILWAY CLUB NEWS
By Graham Dean In 2008, Edward Watts of Radcliffe-on-Trent, an enthusiastic railway modeller, went for a walk and never returned. His widow Lesley then had the problem of finding suitable homes for his two N Gauge model railways. One was portable and soon was welcomed by Edward’s son Brew. However, the second layout was more of a problem, being built into a 14ft by 12ft room and not designed for... Read More
MONEY RAISED FOR MEMORIAL FUND
Over £1,000 has been raised for the RAF Newton Memorial Fund after a highly successful raffle at David Wilson East Midlands’ Newton Park near Bingham. The committee, which is made up by residents, enthusiasts and former RAF personnel, are planning to construct a memorial at the development for the thousands of servicemen that passed through the airfield that stood on the site between 1940 and 2001.... Read More
SOUTH WOLDS TO BECOME A YOUTH SPORT TRUST SILVER PARTNER
South Wolds Community School in Keyworth is to become a Youth Sport Trust Silver Partner School for its commitment to PE and school sport. Youth Sport Trust Partner Schools can demonstrate how they are delivering high quality school sport and improving the PE experience for every youngperson. Importantly, they are also using sport to raise achievement levels across the school. South Wolds can now receive... Read More
OLYMPIC FLAME HONOUR FOR PALMER
A former Ruddington FC player is to carry the Olympic Flame as part of the build-up to this year’s London Olympics. ‘Palmer’ has worked with thousands of adults and children across Nottinghamshirein his role as a football coach. Palmer, who is currently a scout and coach for Championship side Leicester City, has a whole host of medals, trophies and achievements as a coach at various footballing... Read More
YOUNG JAMIE RAISING MONEY FOR SPORTS RELIEF
A youngster from Keyworth has been raising money for charity by doing a sponsored swim for Sports Relief. Seven-year-old Jamie Danson swam a mile for the charity and also ran the Sports Relief Mile at his school (Keyworth Nursery and Primary School) in March. After watching David Walliams swim the Thames, Jamie was saddened by the coverage of the poor street children in Africa and was inspired to take... Read More
BOTTESFORD GALA A SUCCESS
By Matt Burton The Bank Holiday Gala event in Bottesford proved once again to be a great success, not even the typical Bank Holiday weather could dampen the spirits of around 2,000 visitors of all ages who attended during the day. Highlights of the day included a number of dance shows from local groups, including Lisa Murray’s School of Dance, Ann Gibbons’ Dance School and Caroline McManus Irish... Read More