CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY FOR TRAM EXTENSION
By Stephanie Bird Construction and recruitment for Nottingham’s two new tram routes is well underway. NET Phase Two was given the go-ahead in December and the task of recruiting for the first 70 jobs marks the beginning of the multi-million pound development. Line Two will go from Nottingham to Clifton via Wilford and Compton Acres, and line three to Chillwell via Beeston. Work to begin diverting... Read More
FORMER RUSHCLIFFE SCHOOL PUPIL GOES TO PRINT
A former Rushcliffe School pupil has just released a book aimed at helping children’s confidence and building their skills. Naomi Richards, the UK’s leading kids coach, has been working with children and their parents for nearly eight years. Just as adults can develop with a life coach or a mentor at work, so too can children. They can really benefit from you coaching them to handle challenges,... Read More
TOP PERFORMERS AT WEST BRIDGFORD DANCE SCHOOL
Rebecca Gale, a pupil at the Leonard School of Dance in West Bridgford, has done exceptionally well in securing a place as an Associate of Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. Every weekend, 13-year-old Rebecca attends special ballet classes at the Hertfordshire-based school. Rebecca attends ballet classes twice a week at the Leonard School. In her latest Royal Academy of Dance examination... Read More
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING IN BRIDGFORD
Watercolour painting has really grown in popularity over the last few years. Watercolour materials are clean, convenient, light and easy to carry around and relatively inexpensive to buy, but people are often at a loss as to how to get started on their artistic journey. Ann Mortimer said: “I’m a local artist who’s been working with watercolour for 22 years. My time is divided between exhibiting... Read More
KK DANCE RAISES MONEY FOR CHARITY
KK Dance in West Bridgford have been busy raising money for charity. The group have handed over a cheque for £310 to Steve Shepherd and his guide dog Stanley. Steve is the branch secretary for Guide Dogs and the money raised will be donated specifically to the Nottingham Children and Young Peoples section. The money was raised at the annual KK Dance Family Charity Social Event, held at the Community... Read More
OUTDOOR FUN FOR LOCAL AIR CADETS
The 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron ended 2011 with a relaxed but exciting training programme. Air Cadets from 209 and two other squadrons came together for a weekend of festive fieldcraft at the John’s Lee Wood campsite in Leicestershire. The cadets assembled at the campsite on the Friday evening ready for an early start on Saturday morning. With no other users on the site, they had full run of the... Read More
DO YOU WANT TO HELP THE LOCAL COMMUNITY?
Do you live or work in West Bridgford? Are you interested in maintaining and enhancing the area to meet the needs of the community? If so, you may be interested in the work of the Local Area Forum. Formed after local government re-organisation in 1974, the Forum has continuously undertaken to consider all matters affecting the area. Current membership consists of representatives from many community... Read More
SCOUT LEADERS REQUIRED
The 3rd West Bridgford (Friary) Scout group are looking for scout leaders. Their current leader – Mimi – is due to go on maternity leave in a few months. The group would love their exciting programme of visits, camps and badge-earning activities to continue. Scout sessions take place on a Thursday evening and run from 7.30-9.00pm. Are you interested in helping out? Scouting knowledge is... Read More
CAN YOU HELP POLICE AFTER BRIDGFORD ROBBERIES?
Parts of West Bridgford were flooded with officers last month as Nottingham Police ask for the public’s help to trace a suspected robber. Three shops in the town were targeted by a man armed with a knife, and officers are now linking two suspicious incidents at nursing homes. As part of the enquiries, up to 30 Police Community Support Officers have been conducting house-to-house enquiries in Edwalton,... Read More
SLATER & BRANDLEY REACH IMPORTANT MILESTONE
West Bridgford-based Slater & Brandley have succeeded in their plans to establish themselves in record time as a new and leading letting agent in the area. Having managed an extensive Nottingham-based property portfolio for over 15 years, the business set out to provide unrivalled levels of service to landlords. Garry Slater, managing director, said: “We are witnessing a good number of new instructions... Read More
