STRONG WINDS blowing across the Lambley playing fields did nothing to diminish the celebrations of Cowslip Sunday on 1 May 2011. The performers, mostly residents of the village, rose to the challenge presented by the elements and delivered their one-time-only performance…
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Course will teach chicken-keeping skills
THE POPULARITY of keeping a few chickens seems to be on the increase, as more people recognise that this can be an easy and economic hobby that actually brings dividends in the form of fresh eggs. Getting started, however, can…
Cowslip Sunday looks unmissable
THIS WEEKEND sees the return of Cowslip Sunday, Lambley’s revived celebration of its history, its village life, and its emblematic flower. Most activities centre around the village hall and playing field, but the whole village will be included in the…
No parish elections in our area
THE THREE PARISHES which form the core area of coverage of dumbles.co.uk – Lambley, Lowdham, and Woodborough – will each require no parish council elections to be held on 5 May 2011. This is because the number of candidates in…
Reed Pond algae ‘no concern’
LAMBLEY’S Reed Pond Nature Reserve presents no cause for concern, says the Notts Wildlife Trust. The recent spell of warm dry weather has led to an unusually early and thick bloom of algae in the pond, with the surface almost…
Hot air balloon bargain – today only
THE ENORMOUS Virgin hot air balloon is a common sight over our villages, and in one instance in 2009 even brought BBC TV News to Lambley. Now locals have the opportunity to experience hot air ballooning for themselves thanks to…
Korean cultural exchange seeks student rooms
A LOCAL summer camp project which brings children from South Korea to Nottinghamshire for a period of study is looking for accommodation for its students. Isle of English is a three-week English language camp based at Salterford House in Calverton,…
Cowslip Eve showcases Lambley talent
LAMBLEY’S ancient church will welcome the Lay Clerks of Southwell Minster to perform on Cowslip Eve (Saturday 30 April), the day before the village’s main Cowslip Sunday celebrations. These professional and semi-professional singers will entertain with a mixture of light and…
Crash renews roadside safety calls (updated)
A car smash this afternoon (4 April 2011) on Park Lane, Lambley, has highlighted the safety hazard presented by a set of boulders installed on the road side. Residents have voiced disquiet over the boulders – up to a metre…
Village emblems depicted on sign
STRANGERS ARRIVING in Lambley should no longer be uncertain of their whereabouts thanks to a new village identification sign erected yesterday (Thursday 17 March 2011). The new sign has been under discussion by Lambley Parish Council for some time. This…