A community group is helping young people living with coeliac disease feel less isolated while offering vital support to their families. Nottingham Young Coeliacs was set up in July 2024 by Gaynor Clark after their daughter was diagnosed with the condition. At the time, Isla did not know anyone … [Read more...]
West Bridgford u3a storm Parliament
In unexpected bright sunshine on Monday 2nd March, thirty-five members of West Bridgford u3a enjoyed a wonderful trip to Westminster. The tour of parliament was arranged through Rushcliffe MP James Naish, and as an added bonus the man himself was on hand to talk to the group before the start of our … [Read more...]
Writer launches new platform: Life, Love and Football
An award-winning journalist born and raised in West Bridgford has launched a website which seeks to tell the stories of football fandom, and particularly, Nottingham Forest through long-read feature pieces "for the soul, not for clicks". Peter Blackburn, who lives in Bingham but went to school in … [Read more...]
Conservative Councillors call for more police funding in Rushcliffe
Senior Conservative Councillors on Rushcliffe Borough Councillors have called for the Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden to give Rushcliffe it’s fair share of funding for police officers in the Rushcliffe Area. Cllr Jonathan Wheeler represented the Council at the Police and Crime Panel on … [Read more...]
A New Direction for the West Bridgford Social Singers
West Bridgford Social Singers’ year began with a series of workshops with Norwegian Conductor Bjorn Sigurd Skelbred who introduced several new songs to the choir. Bjorn visits us every year from Trondheim where he directs several choirs. These songs, (one in Norwegian) are now being refined for … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Sports Grant now open for elite athletes
Rushcliffe Borough Council has launched its Rushcliffe Sports Grant inviting elite athletes to apply for funding to support their goals and help achieve their full potential in their chosen sport. The funding is aimed at athletes competing at international level with 20 grants of £300 available … [Read more...]
Wellbeing That Fits Real Life: New Weekend Sessions at the Hub
As the Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Community Hub continues to evolve, we’re delighted to be offering a new programme of weekend wellbeing sessions, launched in January as part of a short three-month pilot. This pilot gives us the opportunity to test demand, reduce barriers to access, and shape … [Read more...]
Free Lunar New Year event takes place at Rushcliffe Arena
Residents are invited to celebrate Lunar New Year at Rushcliffe Arena on Saturday 21 February, from 11am to 4pm, with a full day of themed games, activities and entertainment for all ages. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) free celebratory event will take place at the leisure centre on Rugby … [Read more...]
Wave: A New Monthly Gathering at St Mary’s Church
Wave is the new family friendly informal, interactive gathering at St Mary’s church. It was launched on Sunday 18th January and is all about food, fun, friendship and faith. On the food front there was afternoon tea. People chatted around the toasters while waiting for their crumpets and bagels to … [Read more...]
New Forest School Childcare Provision opening in Cotgrave Woods
Two experienced childminders from West Bridgford are preparing to launch a new Forest School childcare setting in Cotgrave Woods, offering young children a fully outdoor learning environment. The new venture, Robin Wood Forest Childminders, is the result of a long-held ambition shared by the … [Read more...]
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