CHANGE MAKERS FOR CLIFTON
Nottingham’s Change Makers for Cancer Awareness is a programme aiming to promote early presentation of bowel, breast, lung and prostate cancer. Using community engagement and empowerment approaches, the programme aims to address cancer inequalities by targeting specific ward areas and communities where cancer inequalities are particularly high. At the heart of Change Makers are local people, who... Read More
CLIFTON INCLUDED IN HOUSING PROJECT
A recent cabinet meeting has revealed Rushcliffe Borough Council’s ‘Core Strategy – Option for Consultation’ document, which outlines the vision and proposals for development in Rushcliffe and Cliftonover the next 16 years. One of the key issues to come out of the meeting, was the Cabinet’s desire to stress that the Government’s target for the number of new homes in the area (15,000) is... Read More
COLLEGE SCORES WITH NEW FOOTBALL CENTRE
Notts County coach Michael Johnson (pictured here middle right) officially opened South Nottingham College’s £2.4 million football centre in Clifton. The college, in partnership with Clifton Football Club, received funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Football Foundation, to develop facilities at its Charnwood Centre, located on Farnborough Road. A new full-sized, floodlit,... Read More
CONTEMPORARY ART IN CLIFTON
A exhibition of contemporary artwork by students studying HND Fine Arts at the South Nottingham College took place at the Clifton Cornerstone last month. This is the third year an exhibition has taken place. The students used mediums including photography, drawing, printmaking and painting to create art for the local community, covering a broad range of themes including landscape, local wildlife, people,... Read More
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS
Families in Clifton and Silverdale on low-incomes can apply for a Home Access Grant to receive a free computer and internet access. The Home Access Programme is a national government initiative which provides practical and financial support for over 4,000 low income families in the area. It enables pupils and their family members to have access to technology at home to support learning and is being... Read More
SPORTING HEROES RECOGNISED IN COUNTY AWARDS
Nottinghamshire County Council hosted this year’s Nottinghamshire Sports Review of the Year at the East Midlands Conference Centre at the University of Nottingham. About 450 guests celebrated the achievements of athletes and rewarded administrators, coaches and officials in Nottinghamshire sport, in what has been another remarkable year for the county. BBC East Midlands Today presenter Colin Hazelden... Read More
HUGE REDUCTION OF CHILD DEATHS ON NOTTINGHAMSHIRE’S ROADS
The number of children killed or seriously injured in road accidents in Nottinghamshire has fallen by almost 75% in 10 years. Latest figures show that the county has already reached targets for this year set by the Government in 2000. By 2010 the Government wanted a 40% reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured in road accidents, and a 50% reduction for children. The number of people... Read More
SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CRIME CONTINUES TO FALL
The dedicated work of South Nottinghamshire policing teams is paying off as crime figures continue to fall. Areas throughout the division are enjoying a dramatic reduction in crime in comparison to the same time last year. Figures for January 2010 show that vehicle crime is down by 64% in comparison to January 2009. Incidents of fraud and forgery have also fallen, down by 34% and robbery has also reduced... Read More
FIRST PART OF NOTTINGHAM LEFT BANK FLOOD SCHEME COMPLETE
The flood defences which form the first section of the impressive £51 million Nottingham Left Bank Flood Alleviation Scheme are in place ahead of time. Work on the section between Sawley and the River Erewash is now substantially finished and this part of the defence is ready to help protect people living and working in Sawley, Trent Meadows and parts of Long Eaton from flooding. Environment Agency... Read More
LOCAL BAND SEEKS MORE BRASS
Nottingham Concert Band have started 2010 with a full diary of concert bookings and an invitation to local brass players to get in touch. Conductor and music director, Robert Parker, said: “With a current membership of 65 players, we’re probably one of the largest wind bands in the East Midlands. We have particularly strong woodwind and percussion sections, and so are keen to expand our brass team... Read More
