LILIAN DOES RADCLIFFE PROUD WITH POEM
A Radcliffe-on-Trent resident has reason to celebrate following the publication of one of her poems. Lilian Culshaw was one of the winners in the recently-published National Poetry Anthology. Tens of thousands of people have entered the competition over the years and Lilian has become one of the lucky ones chosen. Lilian told The Local News: “There’s an interesting story in how I came to write... Read More
SCOUTING IN RADCLIFFE VICTIM OF SUCCESS
By Michelle Lawton So many six-year-old boys and girls in Radcliffe would like to be Beavers that we currently are not able to accommodate all those children who would like to join us. The Beaver Colony is bulging and it won’t be long before our Cub Pack faces the same challenge when the Beavers reach the age of eight and want to continue their scouting adventure. We don’t want to deny... Read More
NURSERY RAISING CHARITY MONEY
Children 1st Day Nursery in Plumtree held several fundraising events this year to benefit the Rett Syndrome Research Trust, with ideas as diverse as nearly-new sales and climbing Mount Snowdon. These fundraising efforts helped raise a grand total of £2,200. Kelly Phillips, a trustee for the charity, said: “I thank the Nursery for all their hard work. The money goes directly towards research for... Read More
CYCLING FUN IN AID OF CHARITY
On Sunday 15th July, the clouds were clear and the sun shone as 4,000 people turned up on the Trent Embankment to take part in a 48-mile cycle ride, which was part of the 31st E.ON Great Nottingham Bike Ride to raise money for various charities. E.ON organised a special three-day cycle event which started on the Friday on the Trent Embankment with various events taking place. This was followed by a... Read More
SAFER IN RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT
Residents in Vicarage Lane in Radcliffe-on-Trent are feeling safer on their way into the village following the completion of work by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Improvement Scheme (LIS). Residents complained that they had to walk on the road as the Lane did not have a footpath. A number of warden-aided flats and a cemetery are located on the Lane. Local councillor Kay Cutts approved an... Read More
NEWS FROM LOCAL PROBUS GROUP
By Shah Mugaseth Why not join us? This is your opportunity to be part of the Radcliffe and District Probus Group – for professional/business men who are retired or semi-retired. We meet fortnightly on Tuesdays to socialise, be informed (and entertained) by local speakers, participate in the occasional quiz and enjoy a splendid lunch at Ashmores restaurant in Radcliffe. The group also offers regular... Read More
FESTIVAL OF SPORT IS A HIT
As it was Cotgrave’s moment to shine, the town hosted a week-long Festival of Sport culminating in a celebration event. Activities throughout the week included disc golf, welly wanging, orienteering, zumba, football, quick cricket and much more. The whole community got involved with average attendance each evening of around 100 local residents. The final day proved to be popular and Cotgrave... Read More
CARE HOME JOINS UP WITH LOCAL COLLEGE
Jenny Carlisle, from Cotgrave-based Eton Park Care Centre, came up with an initiative to launch a collaboration with a local college to introduce computer classes for residents. Weekly coffee mornings normally have a topic of interest chosen by residents, and then researched by Jenny. She was asked one day by one of the residents where she got all of her information from, to which Jenny replied “the... Read More
CARRYING THE TORCH FOR SOUTH WOLDS
By Andrew George (head teacher) South Wolds’ first month as an Academy has given the school much to celebrate. We have been recognised by two national bodies as one of the top performing schools in the country. Firstly, the SSAT recognised us as one of the top 10% of non-selective schools in England, with 20% of our students gaining A* or A grades in five GCSE subjects, including English and Maths,... Read More
DIAL ‘M’ FOR MARJORAM
People living in the village of Keyworth are now able to access a regular supply of fresh herbs for cooking, absolutely free. This is thanks to the Phone Box project – a new scheme designed to make use of an old red phone box which, like so many others across the country, had fallen into disuse. Pots inside the phone box are planted up with herbs, with bunches of picked or dried herbs being added... Read More