March Press Releases

All of the press releases for March 2012.

Housing 21 to close Neville Sadler Court
30/03/2012 - Housing 21 has announced today that it will not be able to keep open Neville Sadler Court in Nottingham.

Centre To Host Specialist Stroke Activities
28/03/2012 - Anyone living with the effects of a stroke will have the opportunity to get active thanks to Broxtowe Borough's first-ever series of specialist exercise activities starting at Bramcote Leisure Centre next month

Eastwood Kicks Off Football Free For All
27/03/2012 - Schools and community groups in Broxtowe Borough are being invited to kick-off celebrations of two new 'third generation' football pitches in Eastwood by enjoying a free trial of the new facilities next month.

Local Women Urged 'Back 2 Netball'
27/03/2012 - Women looking to rekindle their love for netball are being invited to get back into the game thanks to the launch of a new programme of 'Back 2 Netball' opportunities on offer in Eastwood, starting Tuesday 17th April

Beeston Footballers In Polish International
23/03/2012 - 11 Young footballers from Broxtowe Borough will have the chance to take part in an international tournament as part of the build up to the Euro 2012 on the 5th May 2012. Beeston Centurions Youth Football Club based in Beeston, Nottingham will be one of the four teams taking part and travelling to Myszkow later this year.

Prosecution For Benefits Fraud
23/03/2012 - Lisa Carter, 35 from Eastwood in Nottinghamshire was prosecuted for two offences of benefit fraud which resulting from her failing to declare a change in circumstances that affected her entitlement to Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Job Seeker's Allowance

Forty More NET Construction Jobs Advertised
21/03/2012 - Residents of Broxtowe Borough have the opportunity to apply for one of 40 new vacancies as recruitment for the multi-million pound construction of Nottingham's two new tram lines continues

Prize 'DOOR' - Draw
20/03/2012 - A front door worth up to £800 is once again the main raffle prize at this Rainbow-themed Broxtowe Borough Charity Ball. Back by popular demand, the front door has been generously donated for the last six years by local businessman Kevin Greenfield from KLG Amazing Glazing, Beeston.

Toton School children Join The Mini Football Revolution
20/03/2012 - School children are being given yet another opportunity to join the mini football revolution which is sweeping through Broxtowe Borough - thanks to an all new series of sessions kicking off in Toton this week.

Crematorium Prepares For Service Of Remembrance
20/03/2012 - Friends and relatives are being invited to pay tribute to their loved ones at a special Service of Remembrance at Bramcote Crematorium next month. The Service, which has become a poignant part of the Crematorium's calendar, will take place in the Main Chapel in Coventry Lane, Bramcote from 2.00pm on Sunday 1st April.

MP Dresses To Impress For Heritage Centre Visit
20/03/2012 - MP Gloria De Piero joined D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre employees in donning their finest costumes to unveil the attraction's all new annual events programme, which was officially announced last week.

Business event returns to Gedling
20/03/2012 - The South Nottinghamshire Biz eX returns to the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton on Thursday 29 March from 10.00 - 2.00pm.

Free Advice Forum For Landlords
15/03/2012 - Landlords will be offered free help and advice on a host of issues affecting their properties and tenants at a special Landlords' Forum this month. Broxtowe Borough Council will host the event at the Town Hall in Foster Avenue, Beeston on Thursday 22nd March between 6.30pm and 9.00pm.

The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe Councillor Jacky Williams, The Mayor of the Borough of Erewash Councillor Kevin Miller at the site of the new Geocaches with Joe and Emily Allen.

George Spencer pupils create a hi-tech treasure hunt
14/03/2012 -- A new set of Geographical Geocaches on the Erewash Trail have been unveiled by the Mayors of the Boroughs of Broxtowe and Erewash. A group of pupils from George Spencer Academy in Stapleford helped Tracey Lloyd from Groundwork Greater Nottingham to create the trail as part of the Broxtowe Education Project.

Silver Screen Classics Come To Eastwood
14/03/2012 - It will be 'Lights, Camera, Action' at Eastwood's D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre this week as the Centre lays down the red carpet for the attraction's first-ever series of classic film screenings. The new Classic Friday Film Club, which begins on Friday 16th March, will include a year-long programme of timeless classics and family favourites for all ages to enjoy.

Show Your Creative Side With 'Take Part Art'
14/03/2012 - Budding artists and their families are being invited to show their creative sides as a fortnight-long programme of 'Take Part Art' activities continue to provide artistic opportunities for both adults and children alike.

Discounted Microchips For Beeston Dog Owners
13/03/2012 - Dog owners looking to microchip their pets are being invited to attend a low-cost drop-in event in Beeston later this month where Broxtowe Borough Council will be inviting borough residents to microchip their animals for just £5.00.

Fitness Benefits At The Double For 'Bring A Friend' Weekend
13/03/2012 - Three sport and leisure centres in Bramcote, Chilwell and Kimberley will offer health and fitness benefits at the double later this month as they invite their existing members to bring a friend for a taste of their fitness facilities - absolutely free of charge.

Lawrence Portrait Considered For National Exhibition
08/03/2012 - A unique soil painting of the writer D.H. Lawrence currently on display at Eastwood's D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre has been accepted to the second round of the selection process for the UK's leading portrait exhibition, The Royal Society of Portrait Painters Open Exhibition 2012.

D.H. Lawrence Heritage Celebrates English Tourism Week
07/03/2012 - Ashfield MP Gloria De Piero will join employees and visitors to the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, Eastwood to celebrate Visit England's English Tourism Week and to launch the attraction's all new annual events programme.

Appeal For Additional Sites For New Homes
07/03/2012 - Broxtowe Borough Council is appealing for residents to help identify additional sites for new homes in the borough as part of a three week public consultation. Residents have until Monday 2nd April to have their say.

New Number for district residents to report highways problems
06/03/2012 - Residents in Mansfield, Ashfield and Broxtowe are to get a new number to call to report highways problems.

Join Us To Make A Differences At The Rainbow Ball
05/03/2012 - Please join us on Saturday 21st April at the Belfry Hotel, Nottingham where I will be hosting a Rainbow Ball in aid of the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People and the Youth Café, Stapleford, said Councillor Jacky Williams, Mayor of the Borough Broxtowe. We need your support and so do the children who will be helped by the money we raise

Free Domestic Violence Support Group
05/03/2012 - Victims of domestic violence are being offered free support to protect both themselves and their children from harm thanks to a 12-week programme of confidential support sessions, starting in Beeston later this week.

The Beeston Musical Theatre Group sing for their supper alongside the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Cllr Jacky Williams. The event raised £595 for two children and young people’s charities.

Bramcote 'chips in' for children's charities
01/03/2012 - Fish, chips and Songs from the Shows were on the menu in Bramcote earlier this week as the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Cllr Jacky Williams, hosted a Musical Supper to raise a fantastic £595 for two children and young people's charities.

Opportunity knocks for local football enthusiasts
01/03/2012 - It doesn't matter if you play, watch or simply want to have a go at football for the first time, there are opportunities for everyone interested in the sport in Broxtowe Borough.