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The National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepont is set to undergo a £9m redevelopment, further enhancing its position as the leading watersports centre in the UK and proving once again, Rushcliffe is the home of great sport.

Kite enthusiasts from all over the Midlands will gather at Rushcliffe Country Park in Ruddington on Sunday 14 September for what promises to be the biggest event ever held on this site.

Press release from Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service (CVS): Rushcliffe CVS is on the lookout for a new honorary treasurer.

Looking for something to do this weekend - we have two great events happening in Rushcliffe this weekend:

Rushcliffe Olympians have again put Rushcliffe on the map as being home to great sport. Congratulations to each and every one of the talented competitors from all the Councillors, residents and staff of Rushcliffe, once again proving why Rushcliffe is home of great sport in Nottinghamshire.

Latest figures show that Rushcliffe residents recycled enough aluminium food and drinks cans and tinfoil over the past year to enable 109 grafted orange trees to be planted in Malawi.

Are you a musician, singer or in a band, aged 13-19 years old and live in Rushcliffe?

Ruth Testa (Clifton Outreach Officer, Notts Wildlife Trust) will be holding guided walks at Holme Pit on the 11 September at 7pm and on the 13 September at 10am and 1pm.

Congratulations to gymnast Becky Downie who came 12th in the Olympic women's individual gymnastics competition – a fantastic achievement and one which bodes very well for the 2012 Olympics in London.

Thousands of people went along to Rushcliffe Borough Council’s annual fun-filled free play day Lark in the Park in August.

Nominate unsung heroes for Rushcliffe Community Partnerships 2008 awards.

Councils around England have been encouraged to learn from the councils in Nottinghamshire who have proven their success in keeping their neighbourhoods tidy, in a new guide from the government and the Local Government Association published today.

Parentline Plus has lots of opportunities for you to build on your skills and experience with lots of new office based posts.

The latest edition of Recognise Rushcliffe, the monthly e-bulletin that keeps you up to date with whats happening in the borough of Rushcliffe is online now.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Lark in the Park 2008 in West Bridgford yesterday. We've put our photos online now, so take a look and see what fun was had by all!

The East Midlands Landlord Accreditation Scheme (EMLAS) is a new region-wide accreditation scheme that encourages and rewards good property standards and management practice in the private rented sector.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust are holding their annual Green Guardians Environmental Awards to celebrate and reward positive environmental action across Nottinghamshire.

Rushcliffe came top of the tips when the Evening Post asked parents about their favourite school holiday attractions.

Rushcliffe Borough Council has adopted its Private Sector Housing Renewal Policy 2008 -2014.

Press release from Parkwood Leisure: The newly refurbished and improved Expressions Health & Fitness suite at Rushcliffe Arena, West Bridgford, Nottingham is now OPEN.

Read the progress report published by Communities and Local Government (CLG) along with a covering letter from Caroline Flint MP, Minister for Housing.

There’s a total eclipse of the sun this Friday morning and it will be partly visible from the UK.

Councillor Neil Clarke, Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council, has met Caroline Flint, Housing Minister and Tom Harris, Transport Minister, to discuss the eco-town proposals in Rushcliffe.

Rushcliffe Borough Council and Eastern Shires Housing Association are currently seeking a suitable site for a potential development of affordable new homes in the villages of Flintham and Kinoulton to meet the housing needs of local people, as identified in the Rural Housing Needs Surveys.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Proms in the Park in West Bridgford! Here's some of our photos from the day, so take a look and see if we caught you on camera.

Former Nottingham Forest player David Johnson has embarked on the next chapter of his career with his soccer school and summer camp at Rushcliffe Borough Council-owned Gresham Sports pavilion (off Wilford Lane) in West Bridgford.

Press release from NCT: With the school summer holidays here and the credit crunch on its way, there couldn’t be a better time to register for the NCT House Swap scheme and holiday for less as a family.

A new report from the UK’s largest energy supplier has warned that rising gas prices could send home energy costs up to over £1,000 a year.

Crime recorded by the police has fallen by six per cent in the East Midlands over the last year, new figures published today show.

Rushcliffe Borough Council joined forces with Rushcliffe School Sports Partnership in the third annual Rushcliffe Sports Awards to honour sporting achievers from the Borough.

Rushcliffe Country Park in Ruddington has retained its Green Flag for the second year - a sign of an excellent, well managed, customer friendly green space.

A series of further measures and reforms designed to help alleviate the current challenges in the housing market and to support the vital delivery of more homes over the long-term, are being announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.

The best parks and green spaces in the country were announced today by Baroness Andrews and in a record-breaking year the East Midlands has 56 Green Flag Award winners.

Rushcliffe CVS is pleased to announce the launch of its new look, improved website on 21 July 2008.

Do you know someone who has done something extraordinay? The Humanitarian Citizen Awards 2008 are in November so get nominating now.

Getting Cotgrave fitter is the focus of a week of health-based activities from Monday 11 to Friday 15 August.

Did you know that there are over 36 million Argos catalogues in circulation each year?

Any written request for confirmation that one or more condition imposed on a planning permission have been complied with will be subject to a fee, in accordance with revised fee regulations that came into force on 6 April 2008.

There's loads of stuff going on in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for young people. TooDoo is here to help you find what you want to do this summer.

Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Sports Development team has given funding to support the work done by Notts Gymnastic Club, who have produced two Olympic hopefuls for the Beijing 2008 games.

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Jake the Jack Russell, 11, from Keyworth had only one thing on his mind this morning - sniffing out the girls that went past and following them.

A public information and consultation event is being held in Cotgrave on 24 July to discuss the River Trent to Cotgrave Green Infrastructure Study (Grantham Canal Link)

Press release from Nations Healthcare: A new opening date has been announced for Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre at the Queen's Medical Centre Campus.

Rushcliffe residents are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by registering this autumn.

The 10th East Midlands Airport Nottinghamshire Youth Games took place on Saturday 5 July. Around 1000 young people representing the eight Notts districts competed in one of the 13 featured sports.

Press release: Rushcliffe Borough Council Sports Development has successfully delivered the 14th annual Ladies 6-a-side Summer Hockey League.

Come and trap moths with rangers and enthusiasts in Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington on Saturday 12 July and record the diversity of species living in the park

Give your creative talents an outlet this weekend (Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July) in the Borough Council’s spray art workshops at Rushcliffe Country Park in Ruddington.

The workplace health held on 1 July to mark the first anniversary of the smoking ban was a resounding success with over 100 people attending.

Scott Brown, 16, has been working at the Borough Council’s Depot for the last two weeks gaining valuable work experience. Scott is a student from Foxwood Special School in Nottingham and has some complex learning difficulties.

The Workers Education Association are running a local “Enjoying Birding with Others” course based (mainly) in Rushcliffe.

Rushcliffe loves young people. We think they have a lot to offer, so the Council likes to harness their energy, creativity and talent to best effect.

Press release from the East Midlands Regional Assembly (EMRA): Three eco-towns should not be imposed on the East Midlands, the regional assembly told the Government today.

Happy snappers have the chance to take the best picture of West Bridgford in a photographic competition.

Parkwood leisure staff are making sure thousands of kids are water-aware and safe – and understand the dangers of open water and rapids, while realising the benefits and fun that can be had at local pools. Swimming is a great exercise for all round fitness for any age.

Great news – what with the credit crunch and rocketing fuel, energy and food prices, it’s good to know you can tighten your belt in Rushcliffe.

An independent study has been published by Tribal Urban Studios that considers where new urban communities (minimum 500 dwellings) could be built around Greater Nottingham, Hucknall and Ilkeston.

Do something amazing today - give blood at one of the upcoming donor sessions in Rushcliffe.

Congratulations to Beckie Downie and Laura Jones who have been selected for the Great Britain team to take part in this summer's Olympic Games.

Press release from The Crown Estate: The Crown Estate, Defence Estates & Newton Nottingham LLP today announced plans to explore the potential for an eco-town on their holdings in Rushcliffe and are keen to work closely on this with the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and Rushcliffe Borough Council.

It is understood that The Crown Estate have written to local councillors on Friday 20 June informing them that the three major land owners of the former RAF Newton site (Defence Estates, Newton Nottingham LLP and The Crown Estate), have sent a submission to the Department for Communities and Local Government with their proposals for an eco town at the former RAF Newton site.