THE IRON railings around Governor’s Field, Woodborough, have finally been repaired as of today, 9 February 2011. Damaged in a car accident in August 2010, a section of the railings adjacent to the bus stop were removed and temporary barriers…
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Conservation in Ploughman Wood
THE REMOVAL of non-native species and the reintroduction of coppicing are the main objectives of conservation work currently underway at Ploughman Wood. The Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust says the work, which should take around eight weeks to complete, will necessitate temporary…
Four Bells seeks quizmaster
THE LANDLORD of the Four Bells Inn, Woodborough, is looking for ideas and suggestions regarding a new regular quiz planned for Sunday evenings. Craig Smith asks in his most recent customer newsletter for input on the type of prizes that…
Sherwood MP sets surgery date
Mark Spencer, MP for Sherwood (which includes both Lambley and Woodborough) will hold a constituents’ surgery on Saturday 26 March 2011 at Calverton Methodist Church. He invites consituents to pop in to meet him, and discuss any issues over a…
Plough Play to hit local pubs this weekend
Dates have been announced for the 2011 run of the Calverton Plough Play, at various venues in local villages including Lambley, Lowdham, and Woodborough. The Plough Play is a short and lighthearted performance held in public houses, and is performed by the…
Charity drive raises £8000
Fund-raising activities centred on the Nag’s Head pub in Woodborough over the last year, in aid of the cancer care charity Maggie’s, generated a total of £7,787.94 it was announced this week. Pub quizmaster and fundraising organiser Brian Hallam provided…
Nag’s Head raises funds for Maggie’s
This year the Nag’s Head pub in Woodborough has been raising money for the cancer caring charity Maggie’s, which is soon to build a new centre at Nottingham City Hospital. Money has been raised from weekly Tuesday night quizzes, along with games…
Gedling opens services survey
Gedling Borough Council, whose territory includes Lambley and Woodborough, has begun surveying residents about which services should be protected from forthcoming budget cuts. The latest edition of Gedling Contacts magazine includes a questionnaire giving residents the chance to say what are the most important…
Woodborough triumphs in 2010 best kept village competition
Woodborough has regained its crown as one of the best kept villages in Nottinghamshire, with the announcement today of its success in the Campaign to Protect Rural England’s (CPRE) annual competition. It saw off the other finalists – runner-up East Bridgford,…
Summer sports scheme – latest details
Further to our recent report about the free summer sports scheme for children in Lambley and Woodborough, being organised by Gedling Borough Council, full details have now been announced. Sports activities will take place between 10am and 12pm every Thursday during August…