RADCLIFFE WIN COUNTY CUP
Radcliffe-on-Trent Cricket Club won this year’s Nottinghamshire County Under-13 Cup by beating Kimberley. Connor Marshall, Jacob Devin-Baker and David Leaver were impressive as Kimberley were restricted to 75 from their 20 overs. In reply, Radcliffe reached their target in the 13th over for the loss of just two wickets. Marshall also excelled with the bat, [...]
COMEDY COMES TO RADCLIFFE
RadVentures will host a very special world-famous comedy play at Grange Hall in Radcliffe on Friday 23rd September (8pm). ‘Tartuffe’ is certainly one of the historic comedy greats, which amongst its many inspirations gave birth, allegedly, to the Carry On comedy films of the 50s and 60s. Lindah Kiddey told The Local News: “The famous [...]
VICTORIA NAMED MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR RADCLIFFE CHOIR
Radcliffe-on-Trent Male Voice Choir has appointed Victoria Barlow as musical director in succession to Chris Burton, who has relinquished the position following his move to Winchester Cathedral School. Mrs Barlow, who lives in Coddington, was recently director of music at St Mary’s Roman Catholic secondary school in Chesterfield, where she directed four choirs.
ADAM SWIMS FROM SPAIN TO MOROCCO FOR DOLPHIN CHARITY
A former Radcliffe-on-Trent resident has just undertaken a 24-mile swim across the Strait of Gibraltar in aid of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. Adam Walker, who now lives in Huthwaite but still has family in Radcliffe, swam from Spain to Morocco and back with his friend, Chris Sheppard. The duo also swam the English [...]
VOLUNTEERS ARE BACKONE OF RADCLIFFE YOUTH CLUB
Attendance at Radcliffe’s Youth Club/Café is still increasing since its opening in May 2009. At their recent AGM it was reported that 315 young people have come through the door and the youth club now has an average weekly attendance of 45, with regular peaks of 50 and 60. The Youth Club/Cafe has an open [...]
RADCLIFFE JUNIOR SCHOOL WINS GOOD SPORTS AWARD
After being the first ever winners of the award, Radcliffe Junior School has now become the 24th and final winner of the Nottinghamshire County Council Dick Chester Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship in mini-basketball. Basketball development officer, Jimmy Smith, and members of last year’s winning team, Cotgrave Candleby Lane Primary School, presented the award at the [...]
DAYNCOURT STUDENTS SEARCH FOR FAIRER WORLD
Over the last month, Year 8 Geography students from Dayncourt School in Radcliffe have been investigating how fair the world is for men and women, with the help of Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum. They used their imaginations to take on the roles of government ambassadors as they researched the UK, Sweden, Afghanistan, India, China and [...]
MORE BUSES FOR PREMIERE ROUTES
Local bus company Premiere have announced extra buses running on some of it’s busiest routes from 1st May. The Red1 from Bingham and Radcliffe to Nottingham will see evening buses increased to run every 30 minutes on Mondays to Saturdays. Last buses are now later at five to midnight from Friar Lane Monday to Thursday [...]
MASS SUPPORT FOR GREENING RADCLIFFE
Over 700 Radcliffe residents of all ages, representing around 20% of village households, attended the launch of Greening Radcliffe. Attendees crowded in to gather information on how best to reduce home energy use and cut utility bills, bring down clean water wastage,make the best of home insulation, compost and grow fruit and vegetables. The high [...]
SPRING FAIR IN RADCLIFFE
RAINS are a non-profit making charity set-up to raise funds to help enhance the overall experience for the children of Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery schools. Once again the time has come for the committee to prepare for the biggest fundraiser of the year, which is the Spring Fair. This year the fair will be held [...]