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Southwell Minster hosted county Celebration Service for the King’s Coronation
Nottinghamshire celebrated the historic occasion of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in many locations over the weekend, with a notable Celebration service at Southwell Minster which brought together the collective joy of Nottinghamshire.
The Service to Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Consort was organised jointly with Nottinghamshire County Council. Those taking part included the Lord-Lieutenant Sir John Peace (the King’s representative in Nottinghamshire) and the High Sheriff Professor Veronica Pickering, and civic leaders from across the County attended.
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The service was led by the Dean of Southwell, the Very Reverend Nicola Sullivan, and the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams preached.
Music came from the Cathedral Choir – fresh from their appearance leading worship on national television in the BBC One Easter Day service from the Minster.
If you missed the service you can watch it back on YouTube.
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Celebrating our communities at the county show
Nottinghamshire County Council chairman Roger Jackson looks ahead to Nottinghamshire County Show:
"Those who know me will know I love to promote Nottinghamshire, particularly Newark, and love farming. I am also chair of the Nottinghamshire County Showground Committee. We look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors, and local and regional businesses while showcasing livestock, horses, countryside competitions, plus local food producers, and craft stalls.
However, something a little different is happening in the Stephenson Hall this year. We’ve brought together local groups and organisations with a huge range of free activities planned to keep all the family entertained while showcasing all the wonderful services our community has to offer."
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Rivendell Flying High Academy welcomes visit by County Councillors to see the progress of the new academy
Rivendell Flying High Academy, the new school at the heart of the Rivendell development off the A612 Colwick loop road, recently welcomed Nottinghamshire County Councillors for a tour as it embarked on the summer term of its first year.
In partnership with the county council and builders Persimmon Homes, The Flying High Partnership was chosen to oversee the running of the new school and welcomed its first pupils in September 2022.
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Nominations open to celebrate the achievements of Notts young people!
It’s time to celebrate the most inspirational young achievers in Nottinghamshire as the 4Uth Award 2023 nominations are now open.
We want to recognise the achievements of young people from all seven districts in the county. Previous winners have often gone on to make significant achievements having overcome major challenges in their lives, such as bereavement, trauma and illness, and have raised thousands for charity, cared for friends and relatives and helped others.
Nottinghamshire County Council is looking for its next group of nominations for the incredible young people across the county. Nominations are welcome from anyone, including friends, family, schools, youth groups, or voluntary organisations.
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Ten Notts libraries to benefit from a share of £50,586 for self-service equipment
Ten libraries in Nottinghamshire are to benefit from a cash windfall worth thousands of pounds to improve digital infrastructure in the buildings. The libraries will share £50,586 as part of the latest round of funding from The Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund, set up to transform library services in England.
Over the past 12 years, Nottinghamshire County Council has installed self-service checkout kiosks in many of its libraries, giving staff more time to develop events and activities on offer and help with more complex enquiries.
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New website heralded ‘An Aladdin’s cave for archaeologists, researchers and students’, launched in Notts
Nottinghamshire County Council has launched a new Historic Environment Record (HER) website dedicated to thousands of historic sites in Nottinghamshire.
The new website, https://her.nottinghamshire.gov.uk, provides access to an expansive database of heritage sites, earthworks, historic buildings, and archaeological finds that that make up the rich and varied historic environment of the county.
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Have your say on plans to enforce moving traffic offences at two sites in Notts
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Nottinghamshire County Council is looking for residents’ views on enforcing moving traffic offences at two sites in Newark and West Bridgford.
The county council is planning to apply for new powers from the Government to enforce moving traffic offences and has identified the junction of Radcliffe Road and Trent Boulevard in West Bridgford and the ASDA access off the B6166 Portland Street in Newark as potential locations for enforcement.
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