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Evolve – Community space, Menopause café and more

The Evolve hub at Strelley Social Club has grown into a thriving community space that offers free daily activities and a café run by volunteers serving ‘pay what you can’ meals.

Everything is designed with the community in mind. They have recently started to offer community courses and have been delivering Multiply workshops with Nottingham Forest Community Trust that have been popular. ‘Get Rich Quick’ and the ‘Bake Off’ are just a few of the courses on offer with planned Digital Skills and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) coming up soon.

Evolve is the first community space in the area to start offering a Menopause CafĂŠ that runs monthly. Everyone is welcome to come and get support and make the most of the specialist advice from NHS representatives that will be attending future sessions. Call Jo if you would like more information on 07305 056424.

Evolve

Strelley Recreation Ground 🌳

Strelley recreation ground

The probation service has been in the park for the last six months. They visit the site a couple of times a week and have undertaken a variety of tasks including:

  • Painting the outside of the Pavilion
  • Tree and bulb planting
  • Sweeping and litter collection
  • Trimming and pruning bushes
  • Bark mulching the muddy paths

They are now starting to repaint the park railings around the site, whilst keeping on top of the day-to-day maintenance works. The probation service has been working with the Council’s site staff and it’s become a great partnership. Hopefully they will continue to do improvements works on the site and keep it looking great during the coming months.


Play area on Moor Road

Moor Road Play Area Refurb

In late 2021 Nottingham Parks and Open Spaces carried out a public consultation to find out how the Moor Road play area should be improved. They then applied for external funding to make the project a reality.

It took 12 months for the funding to be confirmed and the play area to be installed. This open space is now an exciting, dynamic play area for children. The play area was officially opened in December 2022 by Councillor Wendy Smith in her capacity as Mayor of Nottingham, and Councillors Phil Jackson and Rebecca Langton were also in attendance.


Streets for People programme making good progress

Streets for people

Over 70 resurfacing schemes have been completed so far across the city.

In 2021, the council successfully bid as part of a competitive process for money from the Government’s Levelling Up fund to improve streets and local town centres, and make walking and cycling easier and safer.

Nottingham City Council has approved ÂŁ11million of improvements to make our neighbourhoods greener, safer, better places to get around. Streets that have been improved in Bilborough so far include:

  • Roads - Burnside Green, Denholme Road and Graylands Road
  • Paths -  Burnwood Drive, Greystoke Drive and Seagrave Road

We are also setting money aside for tree work and bin replacements. You can find out more by visiting the streets for people website.


Meet your local Councillors!

Bilborough councillors

Cllr Sam Harris - As your councillor my priority is to address the issues facing residents across the ward and help support our communities. I have worked in foodbanks and with community organisations across our city, and will help support the amazing community centres, groups and projects across Bilborough. From Harvey Hadden to Bilborough College, some of Nottingham’s best facilities are right here in Bilborough. 

Cllr Helen Kalsi - I live in Bilborough with my husband and two young children. I work at NUH as a physiotherapist and am passionate about improving the health of the people of Nottingham. I am proud to call Bilborough my home and want to help Nottingham be a city in which people can flourish. As your local councillor, I will stand up for the issues that matter to you the most, fighting hard to prioritise local services.

Cllr Faith Gakanje-Ajala - In my role as your Local Councillor, I will be your voice at the council and will work tirelessly to address the issues and challenges that we all face - either as a community or individuals. I am committed to creating an inclusive and prosperous Bilborough Ward, where every resident feels valued, respected, and supported. I invite you all to join hands with me and be a part of this transformative journey. Let us work together to build a stronger community, where opportunities are equal, and the future is brighter for everyone. 

Drop-in surgeries with your local Councillors take place regularly, so why not come along to ask a question or share an idea on how to make Bilborough a better place to live. 

  • Bilborough Library every Saturday  - 10am to 11am

What's on this summer in Nottingham

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FREE Summer Holiday Activity Clubs for children with free lunch return this summer! 

Is your child entitled to free school meals? Check out our FREE Fun and Food offer this summer!

1. Supermarket e-vouchers will be sent out through schools offering ÂŁ50 per pupil to help with the cost of food during the holidays. Ask your school for details.

2. Holiday Activity Providers will be providing free activity and enrichment sessions along with lunches and snacks. Please use your Holiday Activity E-Voucher to book onto provision in your area.

Please note:

• Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
• All activity clubs will be listed on the Holiday Activities platform accessible through your E-Voucher.
• Not Eligible for Free School Meals? – We have a small amount of targeted spaces available, if you think you may qualify for these please email:
[email protected]


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