Christmas film night at Oxton Projection House

TWO feel-good have been selected for Oxton Projection House’s December programme on Saturday 15 December 2012. Polar Express (U) starring Tom Hanks tells the story of a doubting boy and his magical journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.…

Woodborough’s autumn winners

WOODBOROUGH Horticultural Society’s autumn show last week attracted 229 exhibits, slightly more than a year ago, and 35 exhibitors (slightly fewer than 2011). The next WHS event is the Leek and Onion Show on Sunday 7 October. This small but…

Gibbons launches Lowdham Lecture series

A NEW development in the Lowdham Festivals programme this autumn is the Lowdham Lecture, an annual event in which a high profile speaker will address topical local issues. The inaugural Lowdham Lecture will be held on Thursday 20 September 2012, starting…

Gold post box draws admirers

LOWDHAM Post Office has been a hub of activity this morning (Monday) as villagers come to admire its new gold post box. Painted on Sunday, the box celebrates the achievement of local athlete Richard Whitehead, who took the gold medal…

It’s time to play the music…

OXTON Projection House returns on Saturday 1 September with two recently released comedy blockbusters – The Muppets, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – both originally released just last year. The Muppets (U) features old favourites Kermit and the inimitable…