A PUBLIC meeting held in Lambley last night, Wednesday 27 June 2012, voted unanimously to oppose plans to build a crematorium and cemetery on Catfoot Lane. With well over 100 people attending, the village hall was close to maximum capacity…
Ferret races raise funds (video)
SATURDAY 23 June saw our area’s first ferret racing event, held at Cottage Farm in Lambley. About 100 people turned up for the event, a fundraiser for Lambley Primary School PTA, to watch a dozen races, place wagers, and enjoy…
Looking ahead to Lowdham summer show 2012
THE ANNUAL Lowdham Summer Show will be held on bank holiday Monday, 27 August 2012, with a full range of competitions and other activities. The event promises something for everyone in the family, from the very youngest to the oldest.…
Crematorium protest gets under way
OPPONENTS of the proposal to build a crematorium and cemetery at Catfoot Lane, Lambley, have mobilised resources in a bid to prevent the scheme winning planning permission. The Catfoot Crematorium Opposition Group has launched its own website at http://www.lambleyprotest.co.uk/ and an…
Storytelling on an Olympic scale
WE MAY not be getting a direct visit from the Olympic flame in our area (although Woodborough resident David Burgess will carry the torch next week at Balderton), but we can enter into the spirit of the games at an…
Olympic torch to make Woodborough appearance
A GENUINE Olympic torch will be used to signal the start of this year’s Feast Sports in Woodborough. Feast Sports is a traditional village event that has been held for over 180 years, originally as part of the feast of St Swithun.…