It’s that time of year again, and Gamston resident David Carter will be lighting up his home with a fantastic Christmas display to raise money for charity. This will be the 15th year David has put on his mesmerising festive Christmas display outside his home to raise funds for the RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre. Santa Claus will perform the “Grand Switch On” on Sunday 22 November from … read more...
RVCP awards Community Funding to Ruddington Art & Craft Society
Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP) has awarded almost £800 to Ruddington Art & Craft Society to support an exciting community art trail project, transforming Openreach network boxes across the … read more...
Bingham artist’s painting helps save lives
As part of his art residency with the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA), Bingham artist, Tim O’Brien was delighted to support their annual Rotors & Wings Gala lunch by donating this oil painting to the … read more...
The Dark Knight comes home to Gotham
After mysteriously lighting up the skies above Gotham, in the days leading up to World Batman Day, the Dark Knight finally made his grand entrance into the real-life village on Saturday 19 September, complete … read more...
Oak tree given new life as bench for local community group
A local woodcarver has given an old oak tree, removed for safety reasons as part of the A52 Nottingham Junctions scheme to tackle congestion, a new lease of life by creating a picnic bench for St Paul’s … read more...
Contractors give Lowdham churchyard a new lease of life
Contractors working on Lowdham’s Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) have given the churchyard at St Mary the Virgin Church a late season glow-up after Lowdham Parish Council asked for help. Jackson Civil … read more...
Hope Centre marks a decade at the heart of Clifton
On Saturday 26th September around 400 people gathered together to celebrate 10 years of the Hope Centre in Clifton. The place was a hive of fun and activity as we combined our birthday celebrations with the … read more...
Broxtowe Mayor opens Cultural Event
On Saturday 12th September Beeston Civic Society collaborated with Hong Kong Notts CIC to mutually exchange their respective cultures – to welcome Hong-Kongers into the Beeston community - further cementing … read more...
Young Hustlers Festival To Go Ahead After Securing Last-Minute Funding
Young Hustlers, Nottingham’s vibrant city family arts festival, will go ahead next month (25 October) with a full programme after securing last-minute funding. The Arts Council England (ACE) lifeline will … read more...
Donation helps young person turn a room into a home
A donation of bedding from Tesco Toton has helped a 19-year-old young person take an important step towards a more secure future after experiencing homelessness. Broxtowe Youth Homelessness (BYH), a local … read more...
Radcliffe Olympic FC leads the way with cardiac screening
Radcliffe Olympic FC has become the first football club in Nottingham to introduce in-house cardiac screening for its players, giving young grassroots footballers access to ECG testing at their own club. The … read more...
Homebuilder backs local teenage cricketers to league glory
Radcliffe on Trent Cricket Club, which has been part of its village since the late 18th century, secured league success for its under-13s team, backed by Midlands homebuilder Spitfire Homes. The teenagers … read more...
Local school receives mental health book donation from developer
A school in East Leake has received a donation of mental health-themed books from local housebuilder David Wilson Homes. The donation, which was gifted to Millside Spencer Academy located near the … read more...
Work starts on new clubhouse extension at Edwalton Golf Centre
Work is now underway on a £290,000 Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) investment to extend the clubhouse at Edwalton Golf Centre, providing a new multi-functional space that will support a variety of community … read more...
A warm welcome this Autumn at the Core Centre in Calverton
As the days begin to get shorter and there’s a definite chill in the air, autumn is drawing in, but there’s still plenty of warmth, friendship and activity to be found at The Core Centre in Calverton. The … read more...
Clifton siblings share £375,000 Postcode Lottery windfall
A Clifton brother and sister are celebrating a combined £375,000 Postcode Lottery windfall after seven neighbours shared a £1 million prize on their street. Gary Hook, 67, and sister Beverley Bell, 60, were … read more...
Mother and son taken on 200-mile challenge for Breast Cancer UK
A mum and her six-year-old son have raised more than £1,450 for Breast Cancer UK after completing a 200-mile fundraising challenge in memory of their beloved mum and nana, who recently lost her life to breast … read more...
Youngsters stepping up to help the city’s homeless
Young people dedicated to helping Nottingham's homeless received heartfelt appreciation from a former rough sleeper, speaking at Framework’s Young Supporters Awards. Guest speaker Adam Pagett shared his … read more...
East Leake Allotment Association Enjoys Successful Annual BBQ
Members of East Leake Allotment Association gathered on Saturday 15th August for their annual summer BBQ, enjoying an afternoon of good food, friendship and community spirit. Plot holders and their families … read more...