Babes In The Wood - November 2013

East Bridgford Drama Group presents Babes In The Wood

A Pantomime by David Valentine.
Click here to find out more..

Success of the Macmillan coffee morning - October 2013

Macmillan Coffee Morning 28 September, WI Hut East Bridgford - Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this year’s Macmillan coffee morning, it was a great success and we raised £605 on the day.

We were fortunate to have a really sunny day and a wonderful team of helpers, Ruth Curtis, Gloria Hindson, Irmgard Finnigan, Jo Crossland, Janne Uleberg, Gillian Smith, Pat Pickford, Patrick Byrne and Mary Blagg. Thank you, you made the event so enjoyable.

I would also like to thank Kate Fairy and Chris Kirkland who did a fabulous job of washing up the tea cups to keep pace with demand!

Colette Pickford

East Bridgford Parish Council Vacancy for Deputy Clerk - October 2013

Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Clerk to the Parish Council. Please click here for more information. Closing date 15th November 2013

MacMillan Coffee Morning - August 2013

A coffee morning is being held in the WI Hut, East Bridgford on Saturday 28th September between 10am and 12pm, to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support as part of their World's Biggest Coffee Morning Event. There will be the usual tea, coffee, cakes and a raffle. Cake donations to sell on the day would be most welcome too.

Please contact Colette Pickford by email or by telephone 01949 20558 for more information.

Cardiac Health Awareness Event - August 2013

Following the success of last November’s Men’s Health Event, the East Bridgford Patient Reference Group are holding a Cardiac (heart) Health Awareness Event, at East Bridgford Medical Centre from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday 7th September 2013. Click here for more information.

Bowls club wine tasting - August 2013

The East Bridgford Bowls Club are hosting a wine tasting event on Friday 13th September, click here for details.

UPDATED - What happened on 23rd July - July 2013

At about 18:30 on 23/7 a massive thunderstorm hit the village and between 3 & 4 inches (7 – 9cm) of rain fell over the next 65 minutes until 19:35, click here to read the full article.

Annual Sporting Challenge - July 2013

26 teams took part in the 16th Annual Sporting Challenge on the eve of the village show. Read more!

Awareness session for cpr training and using the defibrillator - June 2013

There will be a public meeting on the 11th July where information and basic training will be given about how to respond to a cardiac emergency. Click here for full details.

East Bridgford Rangers FC win league - May 2013

East Bridgford Rangers FC have just won their league in their first season of competitive football and they will be bringing the trophy back to East Bridgford! Click here to read the full story.

The East Bridgford Defibrillator is here! - May 2013

The Community Public Access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for East Bridgford is now installed in the cabinet by the old telephone box on Main Street and is fully operational. Click here for more information.

Sitting Pretty - May 2013

East Bridgford Drama Group presents Sitting Pretty - A bittersweet comedy by Amy Rosenthal. Click here to find out more..

East Bridgford Parish Council Vacancy for Deputy Clerk - April 2013

Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Clerk to the Parish Council. Please click here for more information.

Annual Parish Meeting - April 2013

On Thursday 18th April the Annual Parish Meeting will be held in the WI Hut at 7.30pm. Click here for more information.

Jumble Sale - April 2013

On Saturday 20th April a jumble sale is being held in East Bridgford Village Hall 2pm - 4pm. Admission is 50p. Items include Bric a Brac, clothes, books, toys and lots lots more! Funds are being raised for Flintham Primary School's Ipad fund.

Club Premises Wanted!- April 2013

Bingham Model Railway Club is looking for new premises with around 600sq ft floor area with reasonable security. It must have electricity and access to toilets would be an advantage. If anyone has such premises please contact the railway club. Their web address is www.bingham-model-rail.co.uk

East Bridgford Drama Group - February 2013

The East Bridgford Drama Group presents Two One-Act Comedies. From Tuesday 26th February to Saturday 2nd March in East Bridgford Village Hall.Click here for full details.

Deerstock 2013 - February 2013

After the great success of Deerstock 2011 and the raising of over £4500 for UNICEF Deerstock 2013 will be held on the 26th/ 27th / 28th July at The Reindeer Inn Kneeton Road. The support of many bodies and people including The Reindeer Inn, East Bridgford Village Show Balfour Beatty and many individuals all contributed to such a success that saw over 30 bands play over the weekend.

The beneficiaries of Deerstock 2013 will be Help for Heroes, a very worthwhile charity that supports injured UK forces on their return to the uk ‘Help for Heroes provides direct, practical support to wounded, injured and sick service personnel, veterans and their families. This is provided through grants to individuals and other service charities, capital build projects and support life at out four recovery centres across the uk’

Further information on Help for Heroes is available at www.helpforheroes.org.uk

If any local people would like to offer sponsorship, support or wish to purchase tickets please visit www.deerstock.co.uk or contact info@deerstock.co.uk

Tickets will also be available from The Reindeer Inn from mid-February

Art Exhibition at Rufford - February 2013

The Rufford Country Park Art Society is holding an exhibition at the Rufford Craft Centre Gallery. The show previews on Sunday 10th March 2pm - 4pm and then will be open from 10.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday to Sundat until 16th April 2013. Admission to the gallery is free of charge. Click here for more information.

Volunteers Needed! - February 2013

The East Bridgford Medical Centre Patient Reference Group is looking for YOUNG PEOPLE to join the Group to give their input, views and ideas on the patient experience. Click here for more information.

Additional Parish Council Meeting - January 2013

There will be an additional Parish Council meeting on Monday 28th January, to deal specifically with planning applications, including the wind turbine and the Post Office (Reference numbers are 12/01015/FUL and 13/00015/FUL). All other matters will be dealt with at the normal monthly meeting on the 4th February.

First Contact Signposting Scheme - November 2012

If you are aged 60 or over and live in the Rushcliffe Borough, First Contact Signposting Scheme can put you in touch with a range of agencies that can provide help. Click here for more information.

ALL WASHED UP - November 2012

East Bridgford Drama Group presents All Washed Up - A comedy by David Valentine. Click here to find out more..

 

East Bridgford 2013 Calendar - October 2012

East Bridgford Calendar 2013 - these are now on sale in the Post Office and the Newsagents

 

Success of the Macmillan coffee morning - October 2012

Macmillan Coffee Morning 29 September, WI Hut East Bridgford - we held a lively and enjoyable coffee morning on a lovely sunny day raising £576 for the Macmillan Cancer Support. I feel proud to be able to donate this amount and want to give my personal thanks to those who gave their support through attending and donations. The event ran effortlessly thanks to a team of wonderful helpers on the day, Ruth Curtis, Gloria Hindson, Irmgard Finnigan, Jo Crossland, Janne Uleberg, Gillian Smith, Pat Pickford, Patrick Byrne and Mary Blagg.

Colette Pickford

"Movember" Changing the Face of Mens Health October 2012

During the month of November there is an International Campaign (Movember) to raise awareness relating to Men's Health. To coincide with this the East Bridgford Patients Reference Group and Staff at the Medical Centre are holding a Men’s Health Awareness Event, at East Bridgford Medical Centre from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday 17 November 2012 . Click here to find out more information.

 

Motor Neurone Disease Association fundraiser - September 2012

There will be a fundraiser in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association at Manor Farm House, Kneeton Road, East Bridgford, NG13 8PJ, on Tuesday 25th September, 10am-3pm. All are welcome to drop in. It is £2 entry, which includes coffee/tea and biscuits. There will be Phoenix Cards and a Beauty Therapist, offering beauty treatments.

Clubs and Societies Open Day - September 2012

Want to know what's going on in the village? See the activities and meet some of the people involved in many of the clubs, societies and interest groups that meet in and around East Bridgford. Saturday 22nd September 2pm - 4pm at the Village Hall, Main Street.

For further information contact the Parish Clerk on 01949 861791 or email parishcouncil@eastbridgford.com

MacMillan Coffee Morning - September 2012

A coffee morning is being held in the WI Hut, East Bridgford on Saturday 29th September between 10am and 12pm, to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support as part of their World's Biggest Coffee Morning Event. There will be the usual tea, coffee, cakes and a raffle. Cake donations to sell on the day would be most welcome too. Please contact Colette Pickford by email or by telephone on 01949 20558 for more information.

Community Public Access AED for East Bridgford - August 2012

At the Parish Council meeting on August 6th, councillors agreed to support the provision of a Community Public Access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in East Bridgford. Click here to find out more.

BEGINNERS' BRIDGE LESSONS - July 2012

Do you like mental challenges, crosswords, sudoku or card games?
Do you want a stimulating way of relaxing after work?
Would you like to widen your circle of friends?
Have you played before but feel so rusty, you would like to start again?
Click here to find out more.

EB MEDICAL CENTRE PATIENT REFERENCE GROUP - July 2012

After a review of the a Patients Survey, the East Bridgford Medical Centre Patent Reference Group has developed the following article.

ANNUAL SPORTING CHALLENGE - July 2012

108 contestants of all ages took part in the fifteenth Annual Sporting Challenge on a surprisingly dry evening on the night before the Village Show. Read more!

ADDITIONAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - 11th July 2012

An additional Parish Council meeting will be held on the 11th July at 7.30pm to discuss the Windfarm Planning Application.

The meeting will be held in the Village Hall and the agenda can be found on the village noticeboard outside the Post Office.

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - CHERRYHOLT LANE - June 2012

There have been a number of incidents on Cherryholt Lane reported to the police over the past 3 weeks (between 25th May- 18th June)
Stones/ pebbles have been thrown at a properties on this street causing damage to the window panes. This has been an problem to the residents on Cherryholt Lane for a number of months however the incidents are quite sporadic.
If you know anything about these incidents please contact PCSO 9170 Sally Charles on 07595 074 150.
If you are experiencing any similar problems please contact Nottinghamshire police on 101 or in case of emergency 999

WIND TURBINE PROPOSAL - CONSULTATION ARRANGEMENTS - June 2012

Rushcliffe BC has received an application for Planning Permission for a wind turbine just off Old Hill Lane to the north of the village from the EB Community Energy Group. Click here to read the full article.

DIAMOND JUBILEE "BIG PICNIC" - June 2012

Click here to see a report and some pictures from the "Big Picnic"

WOODBOROUGH LAUNCHES A NEW WEBSITE - May 2012

Woodborough now has a new website, to visit the site, go to www.woodboroughweb.co.uk

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - April 2012

On Thursday 19th April the Annual Parish Meeting will be held in the WI Hut at 7.30pm

There will be an update on the A46 scheme from a member of their team as well as information on the planned Jubilee Celebrations in the village and Garth Powell, Nigel Lawrence and Kay Cutts should be giving short presentations on local issues. There will also be a speaker on the Playground Renewal - Follow up survey.

 

SCOUT GROUP - SOUP 'N' SPUD MORNING - March 2012

On Saturday 10th March the Scout Group will be holding a Soup'n'Spud morning (Bacon & Sausage butties, Tea, Coffee, Cakes also available) in East Bridgford Village Hall and at the same time will be holding a Ragtex collection where we need your cast off clothing, fabrics, shoes, bags, belts, books, videos.

Proceeds of both events to go to Scout Group funds.

 

EUROPEAN PARLAMENT BULLETIN ADDED - February 2012

A link to an East Midlands bulletin by Bill Newton Dunn MEP has now been added to the site, please Click here for the latest issue and contact details.

 

FIRST CONTACT SIGNPOSTING SCHEME - October 2011

Would you like information about services that you need to stay safe and independent in your home?

If you are aged 60 or over and live in the Rushcliffe Borough, First Contact Signposting Scheme can put you in touch with a range of agencies that provide that help – just by completing one simple checklist. There is no need to make numerous telephone calls and give the same information to lots of different people. Click here for more information.

 

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION - September 2011

Click here to find out more about the Riding for the Disabled Association and details on how to volunteer.

 

NON STOP RTC - September 2011

At 4.45am on Saturday 24th September a vehicle travelling down Kneeton Road, East Bridgford (travelling from the direction of Kneeton towards East Bridgford) swerved to avoid a parked car and collided with a wall on the opposite side of the road.

Neighbours heard the collision and looked out. They saw a silver Ford Focus (old shape) drive off with out leaving details but no registration was obtained.

Did anyone see or hear anything in relation to the incident.
Any information will be gratefully received.

Please contact PCSO 9170 Charles on 0300 300 99 99 ext 8506261 or 07595074150 or via email sally.charles@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

Many Thanks
Sally Charles PCSO 9170
Rushcliffe South

2012 EAST BRIDGFORD CALENDAR - September 2011

Many of my calendars are sent to overseas destinations. For this reason I have made a special effort this year to bring out the calendar early because the last surface mail posting date for many oversees countries is the beginning of October if it is required to arrive before Xmas. Unbelievable but true!

To make it truly local, the photos I have taken are all within the village or within 1 mile of the centre. As far as possible they reflect the month they relate to. The calendar may seem expensive compared to commercially produced calendars because I do not have economies of scale. As for personal profit, I actually made a loss last year.

John Chater.

 

EAT WELL FOR HEALTH! FREE HEALTHY EATING TALK! - August 2011

Do you run a community group or club? Would you like a free talk by an enthusiastic and informative speaker?

Eat Well for Life is a fun, informative healthy eating session that covers general healthy eating principles, such as the Eatwell Plate, what goes into the food we eat, such as fat and sugar contents, and how to maintain a healthy weight by eating well and keeping active. The talk is delivered by Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Health Activator Judith Grant and can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your group.

Judith will also talk about Change4Life’s campaign to encourage people to Eat Well, Move More and Live Longer!

For further information or to book a talk, please contact Judith Grant on 01159148334 or email jgrant@rushcliffe.gov.uk.

ANNUAL SPORTING CHALLENGE - August 2011

Thirty teams of four took part in the fourteenth Annual Sporting Challenge on a rather damp and drizzly evening on the night before the Village Show. However the weather conditions did not dampen the effort put in by all the teams who battled to become the Champions of 2011...

Read more!

DRAMA GROUP SHOW CASE - August 2011

East Bridgford Drama Group invites us all to an open evening in September. Click here for details.

LARK IN THE PARK - August 2011

Land-locked West Bridgford will be turned in to a pirates’ playground this summer as the town's award-winning free play day 'Lark in the Park' takes on a distinctively nautical theme.

The swashbuckling adventure will cast off from Bridgford Park on Wednesday 3 August from 10am until 4pm. Along the way there'll be hunts for buried treasure, sea shantie sing-a-longs, sports, arts and craft stalls as well as a giant pirate themed inflatable play zone. Novice buccaneers should head to the pirate school where Captain Red will teach them the art of dancing and swordsmanship and where they can be decked out in the latest pirate fashions.

The event, now in its 23rd year, is organised by Rushcliffe Borough Council's Cultural Services team in partnership with local business, clubs and community groups. In 2010 it won the 'Friendly Event' award at the National Outdoor Event Awards, cementing a reputation as an unmissable part of summer for local families.

A special temporary car park for visitors to Lark in the Park will be located in Bridge Field on Bridgford Road. The charge will only be £2 for an all day stay.

For more information, visit www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/larkinthepark or call 0115 981 9911.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE - July 2011

Please note that the August Parish Council meeting date has been changed from 1st August to 8th August.

FOLLOW YOUR BOROUGH COUNCILLOR ON TWITTER - June 2011

Cllr Nigel Lawrence is aiming to use TWITTER to notify villagers of bits of urgent news that need to be got out before the next Village Magazine appears.

To read the tweets you can go to www.twitter.com and register as a user, then choose to follow @cllrnlawrence

CHARITY GOLF DAY - June 2011

Nottinghamshire Kidney Units' Appeal is a small team of volunteers who raise money for the renal units at Nottingham City and Kings Mill Hospitals as well as support Kidney Research UK.

They are hoping fill the last few places on their charity golf day at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club (Cotgrave) on June 24th. If you are interested, read more here.

BOGUS COLLECTIONS WARNING - June 2011

A concerned resident has reported recieving a collection bag posted in his letter box recently which appeared a bit suspect. The only information on the bag that could be followed up and authenticated was a Company registration number which flags up a non-descript company name and details. The bag is marked "Our new project needs your support FOR JAPAN" and asks for "ladies, gents and childrens clothing, paired shoes, handbags, belts, bath and hand towels, bedding and curtains, cuddly toys, underwear ..... even a small donation will help. Thankyou"

On further investigation of the company name VAIDAURA Ltd, he found many reports of other villages targeted by these collectors, warning people that there are no accounts, no records of donations, or gifts to causes, and that this is NOT a charity collection. Click here to read an example from Micklover.

PLAY AREA CLOSURE - May 2011

East Bridgford Parish Council give notice of temporary closure of the Butt Field Play Area

Contractors will be on the site of the playground and parts of Butt field leading to it during the week beginning 9th May to carry out essential upgrading, repairs and making good grass areas. Some features, in particular the zip wire and toddler slide, will be out of use completely until the changes are completed and landscaping becomes established. A more general closure may be necessary when machinery etc is being used. Cars will not be allowed on to the field to allow re-seeded areas to germinate.

The Parish Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during this period, but these works are necessary to ensure that the Play Area is both as safe and as good as it is possible to make it.

VILLAGE SHOW UPDATE - April 2011

Summer is only just around the corner - get the latest details on the forthcoming Village Show and the Kings and Queens theme!

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - April 2011

The report from the recent Annual General Meeting is available for you to view. Click here to access it.

A46 BUTT LANE CLOSURE - April 2011

During the recent closure of Butt Lane it was apparently not possible to undertake as much of the civils work as was hoped. Consequently the short term closure during the school summer holidays, that it was hoped would not be needed, will in fact now be required.

Mindful of the Outlaw Triathlon in the area on 24 July the closure is likely to commence on or after the 25 July. The duration of this second closure is currently thought to be needed for around 3 weeks but this will be confirmed nearer the time.

PLAYGROUND UPDATE - March 2011

Get the latest info on the status of the Playground Project.

 

The report from the recent Annual General Meeting is available for you to view. Click here to access it.

VILLAGE HALL FUTURE - March 2011

Our village hall is nearly 150 years old, a valuable and well-used community resource, but there are now issues regarding maintenance and disabled facilities, and aspects which do not meet modern standards.

Before considering any plans for the hall's future, the Village Hall Management Committee want to know what you think.

As part of this, they have arranged for each household in the village to receive a questionnaire. Although the deadline for submitting these has now passed, If, by any chance, you have not already received your copy, you can review the this questionnaire itself here.

THEFT OF LEAD - February 2011

Between Monday 14th February 2011 and Tuesday 15th February 2011 lead was stolen from both St Peters Church and St Peters Primary school in East Bridgford. The crime occurred over night.

Did you or anyone you know witness this incident? Do you know who has committed this crime? Do you have a CCTV camera, which may have captured the incident? Have you seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area in recent days?

If you have any information, please contact the neighbourhood policing team by telephoning 0300 300 99 99 ext 850 6262. Alternatively you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Sally Charles (PCSO Rushcliffe South) sally.charles@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

TENDER OPPORTUNITIES - February 2011

Click here for details of two contracts for work required by the Parish Council for 2011/2012.

 

A46 UPDATE & DIVERSION - January 2011

For information on road closures and dates, Visit A46 Press Release or for a diversion map, go to A46 Press Release.

OPEN GARDENERS - January 2011

Two keen gardeners have hit upon a novel solution for publicising charity Open Gardens events - a website dedicated to town and village Open Gardens.

Run by volunteers, simple to use and with a clever search facility, the site allows people to find out about Open Gardens events in your local area or indeed at the other end of the country.

The website supports the smaller event organisers, those volunteers who bring together gardeners and gardens, plant enthusiasts and hobbyists, Hosta lovers and Pelargonium fanciers - the melting pot of Middle England that is Open Gardens. The site offers a real opportunity to get much needed publicity.

For people who enjoy visiting gardens open for charity, the site gives full details of events happening in your area.

Visit their website for more information.

 

2011 CENSUS - January 2011

Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire have sent through information about the forthcoming census - including short term job opportunities! Click here for details.

 

A46 UPDATE - January 2011

You can access the latest quarterly bulletin from the Highways Agency & Balfour Beatty for either the North or the South. 

 

NEW PLAYGROUND - January 2011

Xmas comes early… read the report and see photos from the opening of the play area.

 

NEW PLAYGROUND - November 2010

Grand Opening Photo-opportunity: 2pm, Friday 17 December
Butt Close Playing Field, East Bridgford NG13 8PA

Playtime Starts Here… The East Bridgford Playground is officially opened by the Major of Rushcliffe at 2pm, as children from St Peters School get to try out their new play area for the first time.

BEGINNERS' BRIDGE - November 2010

Beginners’ Bridge is a series of 10 sessions each session involving tutor input and practice in play in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A course booklet is available covering everything on the course so there is no need for note taking. No previous knowledge of Bridge is assumed and participants should, by the end, be able to play rubber bridge at a social level using the Acol system of bidding. The course leads on naturally to an improvers’ course later in the year.

Monday afternoons from 2.30 – 5.00pm in the WI Hut 10th,

17th, 24th, 31st, January;
7th, 14th , 28th February;
7th, 14th , 21st, March

Cost £60, booklet £3
Payment will only be needed at the second session so people are welcome to try it out before committing themselves.

John Chater
01949 20882

SPRINGDALE WOOD - October 2010

The residents of East Bridgford are celebrating 10 years of hard work creating a flourishing native woodland from scratch as part of the Woodland Trust's Woods on your Doorstep project. Click to read more.

 

A46 UPDATE - October 2010

You can access the latest quarterly bulletin from the Highways Agency & Balfour Beatty for either the North or the South. 

 

PARISH COUNCIL PHONE CONTACT - September 2010

As of 14th September the Parish phone problems mentioned below have now been resolved.

Unfortunately the Parish Clerk is having technical difficulties with th e BT phone lines. If you are trying to get in touch and having trouble, you can email parishcouncil@eastbridgford.com instead. We will keep you posted when the problem is resolved, but in the mean time you can access full contact details here.

 

NEW LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAM - September 2010

Click to get details of the 2010/2011 program.

 

UNWIND WITH WORDS - September 2010

Unwind with words helps adults de-stress. It’s a chance to unwind and enjoy books, poetry, stories and conversation. It is organised by Rushcliffe CVS, Principia Partners in Health, Nottinghamshire library service and local coffee shops. Monthly sessions are held at a variety of coffee shops within Rushcliffe.

The first session is on Tuesday 14 September - details for this and the other sessions to the end of the year are listed in the What's On column.

Contact Sue Knowles at RCVS on 0115 914 8567 or 0115 981 6988 for more details.

 

MEDICAL CENTRE WEB SITE - September 2010

The Medical Centre is pleased to announce that it now has a website of its own.  There patients will find lots of information about the services we provide as well as links to other medical sites.  Patients can also order their repeat prescriptions via the web-site and advise us if they wish to cancel an appointment, or update their details.

They hope to develop the site further in the months to come and would appreciate any comments from patients who have visited or have used the site.

www.eastbridgfordmedicalcentre.co.uk

BIG BUDGET CONVERSATION- September 2010

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Big Budget Conversation, goes live on 1st September. They seek people’s ideas, feedback and opinions on how to save £150m over the next three years.  Click here for details.

BRIDGE IN THE AUTUMN - September 2010

Bridge lessons start again on Monday 27th September and will run in the afternoons from 2.30 till 5pm at the WI Hut. The lessons up till Christmas are for improvers who want to learn to play duplicate bridge in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The emphasis will be on playing but with a 45 minute lesson at the beginning. Anyone is welcome who has played Bridge before – you do not need a partner. The cost is £60.

Bridge for Beginners will start after Christmas. Please ring me if you are interested or you want to know more about either. East Bridgford is also a good village for more experienced Bridge players. If you have played duplicate Bridge before then why not come along to the Monday or Wednesday night sessions at the WI Hut. The Monday session starts at 7.15 pm and finishes soon after 10 pm with a break for refreshments. The Wednesday session is a little more intense running from 7.00pm till 10.15pm with refreshments taken ‘on the hoof’. The Wednesday club is EBU affiliated and gives master points. You will always get a game at either session whether you have a partner or not.

John Chater
01949 20882

PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE - August 2010

Access the latest press release for the playground project.

ANNUAL SPORTING CHALLENGE - July 2010

Thirty-five teams of four took part in the thirteenth Annual Sporting Challenge on a hot and balmy evening as a precursor to the Village Show.

Butt Field was brimming with the many competitors, spectators and supporters ... get the full report and results here.

Neighbourhood Watch - July 2010

The Police have sent published an article on Reporting Incidents in which you can help them build up a more complete picture of the situation in East Bridgford.
 

A46 UPDATE - July 2010

You can access the latest quarterly bulletin from the Highways Agency & Balfour Beatty by clicking here. 

 

A MESSAGE TO GARDENERS - June 2010

Fruit and veg growers in the village may well be interested in this new scheme.  Click here for details.

 

ST PETER'S OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB - June 2010

St Peter's Out of School club now has space on our website - click here to find out more.

 

IRIS GARDENS- June 2010

Don't miss the opportunity to visit Mr Dodsworth's award winning iris garden on 12/13th June.

The last time the garden was Open was over 20 years ago. All proceeds are going to the charity Help the Heroes.

EAST BRIDGFORD MEDICAL CENTRE PATIENTS PARTICIPATION GROUP - June 2010

If you are interested in joining the Patient Participation Group that has been formed at the East Bridgford Medical Practice, click here for more information.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO LIVES OF A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DISABLED CHILD & THEIR FAMILY - May 2010

Give a little time and make a big difference – that’s the message being sent out by Nottinghamshire County Council in an appeal for more people to support disabled children.

The Council is asking for people from Nottinghamshire to register as carers to give disabled children a short break.

The Council’s short break service offers a support service requested by families of disabled children and offers regular opportunities for families to have a break from caring while the child enjoys spending time with a carer.  

Click here for more details.

THE OLD TELEPHONE BOX BOOK AND DVD EXCHANGE - May 2010

The Telephone Box on Main Street, for which the Parish Council has taken over responsibility from BT, is being transformed in to a free exchange facility for books and DVDs, together with some information leaflets.   Click here for more details.

EAST BRIDGFORD RNLI SPONSORED WALK - April 2010

The bi-annual RNLI walk is here again, on Sunday 2nd May 2010. Yes almost two years has gone by since the last walk when a record breaking £10,500 plus was raised, so brush off those walking boots and join us, for what is always a most enjoyable family walk.  Click here for more details.

CRIME PREVENTION EVENT - March 2010

Nottinghamshire Police, Rushcliffe borough council, and Neighbourhood watch will be present at East Bridgford Methodist church on Tuesday 23rd March 2010 5pm until 7pm to offer crime prevention advice and reassurance to residents of East Bridgford.  Click here for more details.

PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE - March 2010

Detailed drawings are now available on the web site.  You can click here to access them.

PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE - February 2010

The planning application for the Park Renewal Scheme on Butt Field is now available for comment.  You can click here to access it and enter application number: 10/00078/FUL

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - February 2010

The date has been set for the Annual Parish Meeting.  This is open to all residents of the parish and details will be provided of the speakers nearer the time.  The meeting will take place at
7.30pm on 22nd April in the WI Hut.

POLICE ADVICE - January 2010

Following an increase in the number of burglaries within the village, the Police have provided an advice letter for residents.

 

PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE - January 2010

The latest consultation documents for the Butts Field Playground Project are available here for your information:

Consultation Schedule
Revised Design Sketch
Revised Action Programme

PROPOSALS FOR EX-RAF NEWTON - December 2009

Councillor Nigel Lawrence has provided an update on the latest proposals for the ex-RAF site.

 

BOGUS SPARE TARMAC - November 2009

The Public Liasion Manager from the A46 Project has asked that we alert you to the bogus offers of spare tarmac:
 

"...people in the vicinity of Stragglethorpe saying they are linked with the A46 project and offering to undertake to carry out surfacing to drives etc. Please be advised that no activity of this kind would be undertaken by us or our subcontractor. Whilst this incident is currently localised the opportunity for those wishing to further exploit unsuspecting members of the community may increase..."

 

EAST BRIDGFORD CALENDAR 2010 - November 2009

I know it seems early to be bringing out next year’s calendars but I know some of you send these to relatives in far flung places around the world and need to get them in the post to travel by surface mail.

The calendar has photos exclusively of East Bridgford and I hope they reflect the different months and seasons.

The calendars are on sale in the Post Office and the Newsagent’s.

John Chater

PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE - October 2009

Landscape architects' Cracknell have produced their design for the Butts Field play space. Do take a look and join us for the Q&A session in the WI Hut on Saturday 31st October 11am-12pm.

A youth consultation event will follow at midday focusing on the design of the youth shelter.

ENERGY SAVING WEEK: 19-25 October 2009

Colder weather means bigger gas and electricity bills, but making your home more energy efficient could cut your household costs by hundreds of pounds a year.

With national Energy Saving Week running in its thirteenth year from October 19th - 23rd, now’s the time to take action.

Run by the Energy Saving Trust, this year’s theme, WASTE, highlights how we waste money, energy and time through bad habits in the home and explores simple behavioural changes that can help us to stop wasting and start saving.

Saving energy means saving the planet too! The less energy we use, the less CO2 we produce, giving every one of us the power to help in the fight against climate change.

For information or free, impartial advice on saving energy in the home, call the advice centre free on 0800 512 012 or visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/check .

 

GENERATING YOUR OWN ENERGY - August 2009

Find out more about generating power through installing 'photo-voltaic' roof panels.

 

BEGINNERS BRIDGE CLASSES - August 2009

Do you like mental challenges like crosswords or sudoku or card games?

Do you want a stimulating way of relaxing after work?

Would you like to widen your circle of friends?

You can do all or any of these by learning to play Bridge. It is a game for all ages from teenagers to those of more mature years.

John Chater will be running beginners’ lessons on Monday afternoons from 2.30pm to 4.45pm starting in the WI Hut on 28th Sept. Come along and sample the first two lessons with no commitment. You do not need a partner. More details in the WEA brochure.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact John on 01949 20882.

 

BLOOD DONATION - July 2009

We have been contacted by NHSBT to help raise awareness of the continuing need for blood donation. 

In particular, people can't give blood when they've got the flu. To build up supplies in preparation for the flu season, new donors are needed now. Please don't leave it to someone else.

Call now or go online to make an appointment. 0300 123 23 23. www.blood.co.uk.

 

LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMME - July 2009

The 2009-2010 programme of talks and visits is now available.  Click here for details.

 

PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE - July 2009

Get the latest update on progress with the playground project.

 

SCOUTS GROUP ANNUAL REPORTS - July 2009

The annual reports for June 2009 are now available on line.  Click here to access them.

 

ANNUAL SPORTS CHALLENGE 2009 - July 2009

Once again a very successful evening of Sporting Challenge took place on the eve of the village show on Butt Field. Forty teams of four took part in a spot of tennis, cricket, golf, bowls and football. Along with the many spectators and supporters, they were sustained by the BBQ and the beer tent – both of which had sold out by the end of the evening.   Get full details and results here.

ENERGY SAVING TRUST - July 2009

The Energy Saving Trust is a government funded body whose aim is to help save local people money on their energy bills, whilst helping to fight climate change. They have contacted us this month with information about the service, and you can click here to review this.

 

 

BOWLS CLUB - May 2009

Now that the warmer weather is with us, the Bowls Club look forward to enjoying the Bowling Season once again.

We are always looking for new members. If you are even only slightly interested, come along to the Bowling Green on Butts Field on Monday, Wednesday or Friday afternoons. We run informal bowling sessions from 2pm. to 4pm. We will provide the bowls and free coaching for this lovely, friendly game. We will even give you a cup of tea and biscuits.

On Friday June 26th, the night before the Village Show, the Sport's night takes place. This is an occasion where teams of four people take part in Bowls, Tennis, Cricket and Football competitions. You can practise your skill at bowling on Butts Field and if you like it try bowling on our superb Bowling Green later.  Finally - may we remind you of our Fund Raising Coffee Morning to be held in the Pavilion on Saturday 30th May, from 10pm. to 12 noon.

 

VILLAGE SHOW UPDATE - April 2009

As Spring springs, it is time once again to focus one’s thoughts towards this year’s annual village show. As usual it’s the last Saturday in June, so make sure you’ve got the 27th in your diaries. Read the Chairman's Update report here.

 

HAVE YOUR SAY ON POLICING JOIN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE AUTHORITY'S COMMUNITY PANEL - April 2009

The Authority is seeking volunteers from across the County to join its new Community Panel, to give their opinions on a variety of policing issues.

Cllr John Clarke, Chairman of the Police Authority, says: 'It is really important the people give us their opinions so that we can take them into account.

If there are areas where the service is not as good as it might be, we want people to tell us so that we can ensure that the Force addresses the problem.

'We want to see local people influencing the delivery of policing services. They are local taxpayers, with a right to say in the way in which they and their communities are policed'.

If you would like to have your say and become a member of the panel please contact Nottinghamshire Police Authority. email: npa@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk, phone: 0115 977 4911 or write to: Community Panel, Nottinghamshire Police Authority, County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG2 7QP.
 

EAST BRIDGFORD JUNIOR FOOTBALL - March 2009

Although the club is by no means new, you can now access contact details, news and events such as the forthcoming Easter Training Camp from here!

 

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NEW RECRUITS - March 2009

Following the appeal for co-ordinators to fill the vacancies back in December to keep the scheme alive, Paul Bancroft is pleased to report that there are three new volunteers, leaving just four vacancies:
 

1. College Street (Orchard Close to Cherryholt Lane

2. Kneeton Road from Hackers Close to Old Police House

3. Kirkhill & Trent Lane

4. Straws Lane-Magdalen Drive to Closes Side Lane & Stable Close

Find out more about volunteering if you think you might be able to help!

 

RUSHCLIFFE COMMUNITY GRANTS - March 2009

Each year Rushcliffe Borough Councillors get £500 from the Rushcliffe Community Support scheme to distribute to community groups in their ward. In 2008/9 Cllr Nigel Lawrence of Oak Ward decided this should benefit young person’s organisations in his ward.  Click here for details.

 

 

WEB SITE & EMAIL ISSUES - February 2009

Once upon a time, the village web site appeared under the domain www.eastbridgford.net and then a little later as www.eastbridgford.com, however, about 12 months ago, after some administrative problems, it was moved to a new domain: www.eastbridgford.org. 

People may have been successfully using the old domains which had been re-routed to www.eastbridgford.org.

Back in November, problems were experienced with the eastbridgford.net domain, and now in January, the same issues have occurred with eastbridgford.com. 

Whilst we thought this was all in hand, and hoped it would be fully resolved by the end of March - some further complications have arisen and we will try to keep you updated.

Please email the WEB EDITOR: editor@eastbridgford.org for further or specific information.

Similarly, you can access the web site through www.eastbridgford.org.  If you know any other site users, please pass the message on!

 

UPDATED GOVERNMENT SUPERSITE - January 2009

Why not find out more about Directgov, the government’s flagship digital service, which offers people real help with accessing public services and advice.  As well as being available on the website www.direct.gov.uk, it can also be accessed on any internet-enabled mobile phone, and on digital TV.

 

PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE - December 2008

Get the latest update on progress with the playground project.

 

SCHOOL MEALS AT ST PETER'S PRIMARY - December 2008

St Peter's Primary is one of the first 6 schools in the country to have been awarded Soil Associations "Food for Life Mark" Silver Award. This is the highest grade currently available, and they can now start working for the Gold Award -  The awards were presented by HRH Prince Charles at a ceremony on Decembers 1st. Find out more.

 

EAST BRIDGFORD - NOTTINGHAMSHIRE'S  CALOR VILLAGE OF THE YEAR 2008 - December 2008

Remember that East Bridgford, as Nottinghamshire's entry in the 2008 Calor Village of the Year? competition.

Well, the village went on to win the Environment prize for the Central Region of England! Read the Village of the Year entry and the review of the award.

 

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SET TO DISBAND - December 2008

6 vacancies for co-ordinators mean that without more volunteers the village will have no option but to disband the current scheme. 

 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION - November 2008

Under the Freedom of Information Act the Parish Council is required to let members of the public know what information we hold and how they can access it. Click here to view details of how to access information.

 

PARISH COUNCIL REPORT ON REGIONAL PLAN - September 2008

The Parish Council advises that the final opportunity for comment on the Government's Regional Strategy for East Midlands is here!

 

RUSHCLIFFE BARN OWLS - September 2008

If you are interested in local wild life you have probably already come across The Rushcliffe Barn Owl Project. Find out about a new book available which details their triumphs and tragedies.

 

CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL & MANAGEMENT PLAN - August 2008

The Parish Council has been advised that Rushcliffe has published the East Bridgford Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan along with a revised boundary plan.

 

WALKING IN NOTTINGHAM - August 2008

If you enjoy seeing the countryside on foot, you may be interested in Walking in Nottinghamshire with more than 70 FREE Nottinghamshire walks to download, details of all the books, maps and walking groups in the county.

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