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Please can you help us spread the word that we are looking for more volunteers?

You may already be aware of our Nottinghamshire based charity, Literacy Volunteers, supported by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council. We have been vetting, training, placing and supporting Volunteers to promote the love of reading in schools for 28 years since 1996. In addition to supporting children's... Read More »

We're excited to share the news about our next community event – we're going to be in Retford Town Hall on Friday 22 November 11- 4pm, which is also market day! STEP team members will be there to chat with you and share information about the programme in addition to West Burton site. We will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Dr. James Cowan, the STEP Programme Director, will... Read More »

Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to be part of the conversation that will help to shape its future services and balance the books.

The council has launched its Budget Conversation to find out which services are considered to be a priority in Bassetlaw and provide an opportunity for people to put forward any ideas on ways to make potential savings.

The Budget... Read More »

You will have had sticker on your wheelie bin about Christmas Bin Collections 2024/2025 remember to have your bin out by 6am as collection times may vary.

If you have a bonfire around 5th November please ensure your pyre is dry, tell your neighbours and please check for hedgehogs. We appreciate many people enjoy the Guy Fawkes night celebrations but many pets do not. We always recommend going to an organised event. However if you are having fireworks at home, please ensure you inform your neighbours so they can keep pets and vulnerable family members... Read More »

North & South Wheatley Parish Council is an active Council that seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) following the retirement of their long standing Clerk

The post is part time, 7 hours per week, working mainly from home. The hours of work are flexible apart from attendance at Parish Council meetings held... Read More »

Free on line safety training from Notts Alert supported by Notts Police.

Please remember links to essential services can be found on the useful links page on the community drop down menu.

Energy Support for 50+

The Warm and Wise initiative is run by Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It is aimed at people aged 50 or over, living in the city or county.

The services include:

• Personalised advice on reducing energy use and bills.
• FREE energy-saving installations like draught excluders, timers and LED bulbs. *
• Guidance on maintaining a healthy home temperature.
• Benefit checks to help maximise... Read More »

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