Join Lowdham’s scarecrow trail

LOWDHAM’S inaugural scarecrow competition has attracted 16 entries, which will be on display in locations throughout the village on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 May 2011. Organiser Nicola Macdonald has listed the entries in a convenient order for the Scarecrow…

Woodborough’s wedding makes the news

THE ROYAL wedding street party held in and around the Four Bells Inn, Woodborough, became the focus of press interest yesterday as BBC East Midlands Today and other news organisations descended on the pub. The local news broadcaster sent both…

Cowslip Sunday looks unmissable

THIS WEEKEND sees the return of Cowslip Sunday, Lambley’s revived celebration of its history, its village life, and its emblematic flower. Most activities centre around the village hall and playing field, but the whole village will be included in the…

No parish elections in our area

THE THREE PARISHES which form the core area of coverage of dumbles.co.uk – Lambley, Lowdham, and Woodborough – will each require no parish council elections to be held on 5 May 2011. This is because the number of candidates in…

Reed Pond algae ‘no concern’

LAMBLEY’S Reed Pond Nature Reserve presents no cause for concern, says the Notts Wildlife Trust. The recent spell of warm dry weather has led to an unusually early and thick bloom of algae in the pond, with the surface almost…

Woodborough’s wedding plans finalised

DETAILS of Woodborough’s royal wedding street party, to be held in and around the Four Bells Inn on Friday 29 April 2011, have been finalised. Festivities kick off at 11am with the screening, both inside and outside of the pub, of…