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Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA)
The Workhouse Celebrates Its Bicentenary
When the National Trust invited people in the area to join them in marking the milestone, almost 200 people came along to help local artist, Vanessa Stone create a special commemorative art piece.
Highfields Independent School & Day Nursery
Thrive At Highfields
The school provides a supportive environment, with well embedded values and traditions, providing pupils with a wealth of learning experiences to enable their potential and discover new talents.
Actor Vicky McClure CBeebies Bedtime Story Draws a Full House at Gloworm Festival
Nottingham legend Vicky McClure had a full house for her first ever appearance at the Gloworm Festival this weekend.
Let Dan Budd Entertain You: Robbie Williams' Hits To Headline Retford’s Bank Holiday Party
Retford’s live music show Party in The Square returns this August Bank Holiday Sunday, with a schedule of free entertainment set to bring families flocking to the Market Square.
Mascot Mondays: Victoria Centre Kicks Off Summer Celebrating Local Sports Teams
This summer, Victoria Centre is bringing the community together by celebrating local sports teams with its FREE event, Mascot Mondays. From 11am - 3pm, shoppers can snap photos, get autographs, and enjoy the lively atmosphere with their favourite team mascots!
New Art Display In Newark Market Place
A brand-new summer installation has been installed in Newark Market Place which aims to animate the town centre and add some colour for visitors while they shop.
Retailer Of The Year
Welbeck Farm Shop Scoops Prestigious ‘Farm Shop Retailer of the Year’ at the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards.
Discover A Love Of Learning At Mount St Mary’s College
At the Mount, children have the freedom to explore their passions and expand their horizons, encouraging a love of learning from the day they join us to the day they leave.
Aircraft On Loan From The Royal Air Force Museum
Throughout 2023 and 2024 the trustees of the Newark Air Museum [NAM] have been in discussions with the Royal Air Force Museum (RAFM), regarding the loan of the Gloster Meteor F.8 (mod) WK935 / 7869M, which is often referred to as the Prone Meteor.
Mr Straw’s House takes centre stage in the second series of BBC TV’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
Airing on Friday 10 May, Mr Straw’s House in Worksop will be one of the central stories when Hidden Treasures of the National Trust returns to the BBC for a second series.
Transformation Of Cuckney House
The Welbeck Estate Makes A Magnificant Transformation Of Historic Cuckney House
New Art Display In Newark Market Place
The installation, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Newark Town Board through their Newark Heart project, follows last year’s successful Neurodiversity Umbrella project with Newark Creates which saw fantastic colourful umbrellas up above the marketplace. These were so well received that the aim is to replicate that success and iconic imagery again for 2024.
Charity Ride-Out Success for Mansfield Bikers
Over 250 bikers braved the rain and hail to complete the 10th Annual Two Wheel Centre Ride Out and raised an incredible £3,500 in support of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA).
From Sauces to Courses – Michael’s Found Success
An apprentice from West Nottinghamshire College is celebrating being named as the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire branch’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) student of the year.
A showcase of leading lights from the arts to feature at ‘Expo’ - 23 Feb
Experts in the creative arts industries will be bringing their knowledge and expertise at a day of talks and seminars at West Nottinghamshire College’s Create Expo on 23rd February 2024.
Students Take Their Cues With Entertainment Industry Specialists
The spotlight has been shining on a variety of professionals from the arts at West Nottinghamshire College’s Create Theatre, as trainee performers explored their future careers.
Nottingham Castle Surpasses Target
Nottingham Castle has surpassed its target of 200,000 visitors since it reopened last summer.
Tri Club Born Out Of Lockdown Named ‘Best In East Midlands’
A triathlon club which held its first sessions online during the Covid pandemic has been named the best in the East Midlands.
Arts Council funding helps renovate library garden and resource centre
An open garden event is being held this week to mark the transformation of Hyson Green Library’s garden and Acorn Resource Centre.
Vicky McClure MBE Backs Campaign To Stop Cuts and Get A Better Deal For Nottingham
Vicky McClure is backing campaigners fighting for a better deal for Nottingham in the face of devastating cuts to public services as the local authority looks for ways to reduce its huge budget deficit.