Flood meeting re-arranged

LAMBLEY Parish Council has re-arranged a meeting about flooding problems in the village, originally scheduled for April. The meeting will now be held on Thursday 27 June 2013, starting at 7pm at Lambley Village Hall. The council invites all residents and…

First legal challenge to crematorium

THIS week’s controversial decision by Gedling Borough Council to grant planning consent to a proposed crematorium and cemetery at Catfoot Lane Lambley is already the subject of a legal challenge.  Ian Basely, planning consultant for opposition group CCOG, says that…

Kite Runner director to address reading group

LOWDHAM Festivals reading group will be talking to Giles Croft, artistic director at Nottingham Playhouse, about the stage adaptation of The Kite Runner, on Saturday 22 June 2013.  The Playhouse hosts the European premiere of this play from 26 April…

Bridge club supports local charities

DURING April some Woodborough Bridge Club members ran, and supported, charity events. The first event on 17 April 2013 found 68 players (23 from Woodborough) rotating between five cafe venues in the centre of Nottingham. After gathering at Canal House…

Crematorium wins planning approval

A PACKED council chamber last night saw Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee narrowly approve plans by Westerleigh to build a crematorium and cemetery at Catfoot Lane Lambley. The same meeting denied permission to rival operator AW Lymn.  In reaching these…

Spaces available on Coton Manor trip

WOODBOROUGH Horticultural Society reports that spaces are still available on its day trip to Coton Manor on Saturday 8 June 2013. Coton Manor lies in peaceful Northamptonshire countryside and enjoys beautiful views providing an ideal setting for the garden. The…