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The Big Lottery Fund is urging more groups in Rushcliffe to apply for Awards for All funding. Awards For All offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for projects that improve communities and the lives of people within them.

Sixty-five adults with disabilities took part in a summer sports day on Thursday 19 August at Gresham Sports Park. The event was a fantastic success comprising a fun introduction session to a variety of different sports.

If you’ve got one or two large items to get rid of such as a fridge freezer, wardrobe or three piece suite, try out our special collections for a small charge.

A free event to give you ideas on how you can ‘eco-refurbish’ your home will take place on Tuesday 14 September 2010, 7.30 till 9.30pm.

Rushcliffe's Mayor went along to the Move and Mingle class at Tutin Court East Leake on Thursday and enjoyed 45 minutes of chair-based exercise, followed by a cup of tea and chat.

Recorded crime and anti-social behaviour across South Nottinghamshire has seen a significant reduction in recent years – thanks to the work of the South Nottinghamshire Community Safety Partnership. Since 2005, reported crime and anti-social behaviour across Gedling, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe has continued to fall.

A planning application for a proposal by Tesco Stores Ltd to build a supermarket on Selby Lane in Keyworth was received by the Borough Council in July.

Unwind with words helps adults de-stress. It’s a chance to unwind and enjoy books, poetry, stories and conversation.

The last full Census in the UK was in 2001. A lot has changed over the last ten years. How many more people live in England and Wales compared with ten years ago? What kind of people are they? And what services do they need in their area? The best way to find out is to count them.

Today sees the launch of a new family history page of the 2011 Census website where amateur genealogists can share their helpful tips for searching census records and discuss their findings.

On Friday 3 September, the Mayor of Rushcliffe, Councillor Marie Males is set to open this year’s annual art exhibition in Radcliffe on Trent.

The festival takes place on Newstead and Annesley Country Park on Saturday 11 September and is part of the Village SOS/Country Park development.

Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre at Ruddington is holding its model railway show on Saturday 21 August and Sunday 22 August. With 12 superb layouts, there will also be lots of trade stands.

The Fantastic Home, a mobile interactive home which helps people to save money and improve energy efficiency, is coming to Sutton Bonington Show on Sunday 5 September.

If you fancy a few hours of fresh air and to stretch your muscles, volunteer to help out at one of our local nature reserves.

Developers of Sharphill Wood in Edlwalton have organised an event to get residents' views on the planned new community park.

Rushcliffe Leisure Centres have announced details of their fantastic Expressions membership offer for September. Join with a friend between 1 September and 30 September and you'll both receive the first month free*.

Landlords and property developers in Nottingham and the south of the county are being urged to check just how secure their unoccupied properties are from burglars.

Youngsters will soon benefit from a new £180,000 play area with a difference on Butt Close Playing Field. Work to install the play area will start on 23 August 2010 when Chair of the Parish Council, Councillor Garth Powell, will cut the first sod at 10.00am.

It’s so easy to get help now, we even provide telephone support which is easy and convenient for you. Make a fresh start by quitting smoking.

Rushcliffe's Mayor Cllr Marie Males is attending the Council's Move and Mingle chair-based exercise at Tutin Court, East Leake on Thursday 26 August at 1.20pm.

Visit Hickling on Saturday 11 or Sunday 12 September for a fantastic display of over 70 scarecrows.

Over 1000 young people from across Nottinghamshire will be gathering in West Bridgford on Sunday (15 August) for Bridgfest, a free music festival for 13-19 year olds. The event takes place in Bridge Field off Bridgford Road from 1pm - 9.30pm.

TV is changing. In 2011 the traditional TV signal will be switched off in the Central region and replaced with a digital TV signal. This is not a concern for most people but some may find it harder to make the switch than others.

E.ON and Spirita Ltd reduce energy costs and carbon emissions at homes across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

CaringEnergy offers vulnerable customers a straightforward route into the range of products, measures and services we offer which aim to reduce energy bills, improve energy efficiency, increase household income and affordably heat homes.

The Keyworth Conservation Area is currently being reviewed, and your views are being sought. A public meeting will be held on Monday 23 August, at 6:00pm at the Keyworth Village Hall.

Notts County Cricket Club (NCCC) have teamed up with Cook4Life East Midlands to encourage families with young children to start cooking healthy, tasty, easy and affordable recipes.

The Scarrington Conservation Area is currently being reviewed, and your views are being sought. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 September, at 6:00pm at the Scarrington Village Hall.

Rushcliffe Borough Council along with seven other Nottingham Councils joined forces to improve efficiency and save hundreds of thousands of pounds. The partnership has been shortlisted for the Association for Public Service Excellence (ASPE) award.

Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded funding to Parkwood Leisure to deliver a range of free sports and physical activities for young disabled children aged 2 to 16 years at Rushcliffe Leisure Centre.

Sutton Bonington Show has many attractions for all the family including one of the best local horticultural shows in the area.

Have you ever been able to breathe underwater, hover weightless like an astronaut or played frisbee underwater?

As part of the Making Cotgrave Smile project, the Green play area in Cotgrave has been given a splash of colour.

Rushcliffe Community Partnerships (organisations that deliver major services in Rushcliffe) have launched a new grant scheme.

Nottingham City Transport (NCT) are supporting Rushcliffe’s Lark in the Park event this year and is offering special prices for family travel this summer.

Offensive, unhealthy, smelly, downright disgusting – all descriptions of dog fouling. Most dog owners behave themselves, but a few don’t – and this stinks.