CHILDREN from Woods Foundation School in Woodborough can be seen on a short video posted on Facebook, taking part in a national competition to find the best carrot whistlers in the country. Organised by the British Carrot Growers’ Association, the competition…
Marion makes it from bottom to top
WOODBOROUGH’s long-distance walker Marion Smith has completed her epic journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising thousands of pounds on the way and winning praise from a national newspaper. Smith set out from Land’s End in March with two ambitions:…
Parties mark 60-year reign
THIS week’s royal jubilee was marked across our area with village parties and celebrations, boosted by the excellent weather on Monday 4 June 2012. The Diamond Jubilee weekend, marking the 60th year of the reign of Elizabeth II, got off…
Jubilee rained off
WOODBOROUGH’s planned Diamond Jubilee Festivities today, Sunday 3 June 2012, have been cancelled because of the weather. Scheduled to be held on the Governor’s Field from 2pm to 6pm, and include a fancy dress parade and various games and other…
Jubilee celebrations in Lambley, Lowdham, and Woodborough
FEW can have overlooked the major celebrations taking part across the UK and indeed the Commonwealth this weekend, marking the 60th year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Diamond Jubilee events are being held in each of our local villages,…
Youngsters can Sing and Play in Lowdham
A BABY and toddler group in Lowdham meets every Wednesday morning in term time at the Methodist Chapel on Main Street. Called ‘Sing and Play’ the group is for children aged 0-5 years along with their parents and careers. Meetings…