 As your local Councillors, we were once again proud to support Wollaton Arts Festival. The festival has grown, since it was first started in 2016, into a fantastic celebration of poetry, art, music, singing and dance.
Festival goers were able to participate in a range of events from tours of the secret walled garden in Wollaton Park, knitting, glass fusion and other arts and crafts sessions to comedy, jazz and the Family Fun Finale which included performances from contemporary dance and acoustic artists. Multi-lingual poetry, a bhangra pirate show and circus artists added to the fun filled entertainment extravaganza.Â
The event is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and if you would like to support them next year, contact your councillors who will put you in touch.
  Cllr Steve Battlemuch with local artist David Singleton in Wollaton Library as part of our regular Wollaton Art Space exhibitions.
In May, the Wollaton Historical and Conservation Society opened the new gates to the walled garden.Â
The gates were made by a local Wollaton firm and the money to pay for them was raised by local people. The gates are not only a very attractive addition to the garden, they will also provide additional security for the plants and equipment in the garden.
The initials on the gates refer to the Willoughby and Middleton families who resided in the Hall during different periods. Nottingham City Council Portfolio holder for Leisure and Culture, Pavlos Kotsonis and Cllr Zafran Khan attended the opening ceremony, with Cllr Saj Ahmad visiting the gates the following day.Â
If you’d like a tour of the walled garden, for a £5 donation, contact the Friends of Wollaton Park team: [email protected]
 We were joined by the Sherriff of Nottingham, Cllr Shuguftah Quddoos to open a hidden but historic attraction after the restoration of the Cucumber House in the walled garden at Wollaton Park. More than 50 volunteers have returned the once dilapidated building to its former glory a process which included completely reglazing the roof.Â
 At the end of June, we supported local council officers with a series of events, responding to you concerns in Wollaton.
Deep cleans were carried out across the area; community litter picks helped tidy up our area and speeding patrols were carried out in and around Lambourne Drive and Wollaton Vale. The day ended with a community get-together at Wollaton Vale Community Centre with free refreshments as a thank you to everyone who attended.
As your councillors, we are committed to responding to your concerns and taking action to make Wollaton better, so don’t hesitate to get in touch if there are concerns you wish to raise.
We know there have been some issues with missing bins over the past few weeks and that the council’s waste management team have been working hard to return to collect bins that have not been collected. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. You can report a missed bin collection here: Report a Missed Bin Collection - Nottingham City Council
 Got an issue, concern, or a suggestion for us? You can come along to one of our surgeries. No need to make and appointment, just drop in to see us at Wollaton Library:
- 2nd/4th Tuesday of the month 5:45pm-6:45pm
- 2nd Saturday of the month 11:00am-12 noon
You can also email Cllr Saj Ahmad on [email protected] to arrange a virtual surgery at a time that works for you. These can take place over the phone or via Zoom or Teams, and an in-person follow up meeting can always be arranged.
We are committed to being as accessible as possible, so please get in touch to let us know how you would like to connect with us.
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]
 For all the latest news from Nottingham City Council visit our website: www.mynottinghamnews.co.uk
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