Fresh air and the beautiful, faithful first signs of spring epitomised by drifts of glorious snowdrops are a reminder of the changing seasons and the promise of what’s to come. What better way to shake off the winter and to celebrate the exciting gardening visiting year ahead than with the National Garden Scheme’s 2022 Snowdrop Festival. These glorious harbingers of the wonderful life of gardens to come can be viewed in 100 National Garden Scheme gardens throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland during January, February and March.
Made took a trip out to see the delights at Belvoir Castle last December to see the exquisite and sumptuous Regency-styled decorations styled by award-winning interior designer, Charlotte Lloyd-Webber.
In December 2020 the District Council approved plans to plant over 4000 trees at Vicar Water Country Park to create a beautiful new wood. The area, around 4.4 hectares, was previously grazed by a local sheep farmer. However, he has since retired and the District Council spotted the opportunity to create an extensive habitat scheme within the Green Flag award winning park.
Shelby Valentine, Lexie Johnson and Alex Vickery have become the first IASTI Newark students to pilot an aircraft in flight. The trio were treated to a flight experience with AeroSPARX display pilot Rob Barsby as a reward for their good attendance, work ethic and attitude toward their course. They even got to fly a loop-the-loop.
I have always grown up with dogs so it was no surprise when I decided to bring a dog into my home. I remember it well, sitting at my computer reading about the different breeds. I never planned to own a Dobermann but when one came across my screen I instantly fell in love. The more I looked into the breed the more I knew this was the breed for me. Soon after I purchased my first male Dobermann, a black and tan 10 month old, named Puma. He was a magnificent companion. Intelligent, elegant, brave and loyal are all true when describing a Dobermann. It wasn’t until many years later after I lost...
Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall & Deer Park was transformed into a spectacular woodland paradise as Christmas at Wollaton Hall - a unique festive outdoor light installation.
Pepper, Sundried Tomato & Garlic Salsa
Avignonsesi Cantaloro Rosso, £14.99
For more fiery dishes full of flavour and packed with pepperiness a fantastic Italian red wine could work superbly! Avignonsesi Cantaloro Rosso is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon so its full of flavour, dry in style and it has awy to accompany the flavours of the food beautifully.
Community supporters scaled new heights this week as the YMCA Village hosted a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony together with R G Carter construction to mark a development milestone of the youth charity’s main community building ahead of its opening in Spring 2022.
Nottingham’s Malt Cross is pleased to unveil a brand new winter events programme as the venue welcomes people back in collaboration with YMCA Robin Hood Group (formerly Nottinghamshire YMCA).
