TIME OF MY LIFE IN BRIDGFORD
West Bridgford Dramatic Society’s next production is ‘Time of My Life’ written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Penny Lewin. Gerry Stratton has organised a small family dinner with his sons Glyn and Adam at his favourite restaurant to celebrate his wife Laura’s 59th birthday. Glyn is with his long-suffering wife Stephanie and their marriage [...]
DOES YOUR SHOP NEED HELP?
Are you a small independent shop that needs help? Mary Portas is back with a brand new series for Channel 4. If you run an independent shop that is struggling to survive or expand and would like to take part, please get in touch. They are keen to hear from all types of retailers, from [...]
TRENT BRIDGE TO HOST WEDDING OPEN DAY
Trent Bridge, the historic home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, will host its first ever Wedding Open Day on Sunday 19th February (11am-2pm). Brides and bride grooms to-be are invited to attend with their family and friends and soak up the resplendent charm of the world’s third-oldest Test match venue, whilst sampling a glass of [...]
SPRING FAIR IN BRIDGFORD FOR LIFEBOATS
On Saturday 24th March, the West Bridgford and District branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution ‘Lifeboats’ will be holding a Spring Fair between 10am and 12noon in the West Bridgford Community Hall. There will be a variety stalls including cakes, plants and books, as well as souvenirs and gifts. A raffle with some excellent [...]
A PATIENT PERSPECTIVE AT TRENT BRIDGE
Patients all over the country are becoming more involved in how the National Health Service operates. At the level of local primary care, most GP practices have Patient Participation Groups (PPGs). At the Trent Bridge Practice on Bridgford Road in West Bridgford, a group of 10 patients from the practice meets every month. The group [...]
CONTRACT FOR MEDIA COMPANY
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has awarded West Bridgford-based TMG CRB with a contract for the provision of Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosures for all driving instructors and examiners. Previously, the contract had been split between providers. The single award to TMG CRB is based on the high quality of service provided by the [...]
COMMUNITY CAN GET A HELPING HAND
Local communities across Nottinghamshire needing a helping hand to fund small projects, activities or improvements in their area could be entitled to a share of an annual £10,000 funding pot held by their local county councillor. The Councillor’s Division Fund aims to benefit organisations, groups or individuals which are active in their community for one-off [...]
TOGETHER WE CAN PROJECT
The Together We Can drop-in is a free service from the Advocacy Alliance for individuals with mental health issues. The drop-in is funded by Comic Relief and includes a group discussion forum to talk about issues that concern you They also offer one-to-one time to explore options together. They can help you help yourself. Speak [...]
MAYOR TO VISIT WEST BRIDGFORD’S HOBBIES AND SPORTS EXHIBITION
By Charles Tyrie The forthcoming Sports, Leisure and Hobbies Exhibition arranged for Saturday 31st March in West Bridgford Community Hall, near St Giles Church, will offer everyone, irrespective of age and ability, the opportunity to discover or take up a new interest. For active sports, you can learn about dragon boat racing, football, tennis, karate, [...]
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SHARPHILL WOOD?
By Jo Miller The extra work party on 8th January was rearranged to 12th January due to poor weather conditions. We still had six volunteers turn out, even though it was at short notice and approximately 250 whips were planted. That left about 250 whips left to plant on our normal work party on 22nd [...]