DAYS OF ACTION WORK AND MAKE COTGRAVE SMILE
Days of action make Cotgrave smile and, what’s more, they work. Crime is now nearly three-quarters lower than it was seven years ago and over half lower than it was two years ago. Two days of action in March helped focus the community on crime-cutting, tidying up and generally making Cotgrave a top spot to live, work and relax. The days were very successful and activities included: •Cotgrave local... Read More
CHANGES TO RUSHCLIFFE NOTTSBUS SERVICES
Some of the NottsBus services operated by Premiere will see changes to routes and timetables from 6th May. NottsBus services are financially supported by Nottinghamshire County Council and have been reviewed following customer feedback. The changes are designed to improve reliability, in some cases timetables have been improved and where there is little demand for some sections of route or trips at... Read More
TIGER MOTH DRAW FOR MEMORIAL FUND
Julian Fellowes, the academy-award winning creator of Downton Abbey, has taken a keen interest in the RAF Newton Memorial Fund’s latest fundraising venture. The Lord Fellowes of West Strafford DL, a Conservative Peer, has donated a Downton Abbey package which includes a hardback book to accompany the series, DVDs of season one and two, a Christmas special DVD and a soundtrack CD – all signed by... Read More
ADVANCE NOTICE FOR OPEN GARDENS EVENT
A very special Kinoulton Open Gardens event takes place on Sunday 17th June (1.30-5.00pm). Featuring this year are some amazing gardens. In fact, two are National Garden Scheme regulars. For this special 10th anniversary event, there is an opportunity to visit Kinoulton Allotments. ‘Grow Your Own’ at its best. A sales trail offers home-made chutneys and jams, plants, books and even original art.... Read More
HAVE YOU SEEN A GHOST IN RUDDINGTON?
You may have seen a ghost in Ruddington. If so, the Ruddington Village newsletter would like your help. The newsletter is hoping to run a mini-series on ‘Ghosts of Ruddington’ and is appealing for stories about spooky sightings in and around the village. Initial research has already revealed details of ghostly presence’s at several locations in the village, including the Hermitage, library,... Read More
COTGRAVE JOB CLUB
The Ready4Work job club takes place every Wednesday (1-3pm) in Studio 1 (youth services room) at Cotgrave Leisure Centre. Cotgrave Ready 4 Work is an open access service designed to help any users gain employment. At the weekly meetings you can get access to the latest vacancies, get support or advice and share experiences with other people in a similar position. Ready 4 Work is a free service and... Read More
BROADMEER PLAY AREA
Cotgrave Town Council are reporting that Broadmeer Play Area is closed until further notice due to vandalism. The Town Council website said: “We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to call 0115 989 3876 or send an email to clerk@cotgrave-tc.gov.uk. Read More →
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
