Did you know there is a befriending group that has been running in Clifton for over 20 years?
Good Companions aims to reduce loneliness and isolation for vulnerable older people throughout Clifton, Silverdale, and Wilford through Home Visit or calls and their four weekly friendship groups.
Throughout the pandemic, Good Companions continued to support their users through telephone calls and regular friendship boxes. Working with other community groups, such as Summerwood Community Gardens, they were able to maintain links and connections throughout this time.
For more information, to sign-up to be a volunteer, or see how you can help in other ways follow them on Facebook or contact them by email at [email protected]
Over the summer holidays, day sessions were delivered from Farnborough Academy, Highbank School, Parkgate Community Centre and Clifton Sports Centre.
The activities were delivered by Notts County Community Fund as well as local groups like Step Out Stay Out - and there will be more sessions will taking place between 20-23 December.
In addition to the work taking place over the holidays, the youth providers are all back delivering in person sessions throughout the week –
- Clifton ABC - Mondays 6-7pm (new starters), Monday and Wednesdays 7-8:30, and Sundays 10:30-12:30 at Winning Gym, Clifton Playing Fields
- Enthusiasm - Thursdays 3-9pm at Hope Centre
- Step Out Stay Out - Tuesdays 6-8 pm at Parkgate Community Centre, Fridays 4-9pm at Clifton Sports Centre, Farnborough Road
- The Arc - Fridays 5-7pm at Parkgate Community Centre
There are also a number sessions delivered from the Clifton Young Person’s Centre on Green Lane. Take a look on Ask Lion for more details.
Clifton East Councillors are happy to see the completion of Phase 2 of the carriageway resurfacing and road safety improvements on Green Lane.
The introduction of the new pedestrian crossing will make the area safer, while the removal of the speed cushions will make road easier for cars. This latest phase provides easier and safer access to the Clifton Triangle site, and the main shopping area.
We apologise for the disruption caused by the works, but we hope it is worth it!
Christmas is back in Clifton!
This year sees the return of the popular Santa’s Grotto put on by Clifton Library as well as street entertainment and community stalls on the shopping district. The light switch-on will be on 3 December at 4.30pm.
Check for information with more details, and details of other activities happening throughout December on the Clifton East Facebook page.
Covid-19 safety - We encourage you take care of yourself and others by:
• Taking a lateral flow test before you come along
• Wearing a mask if you can
• Keeping your distance from other people when possible We would also urge all citizens to get vaccinated against Covid-19
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Drop-in surgeries with your local Councillors are now taking place, so why not come along to ask a question or share an idea on how to make Clifton East ward better place to live.
Surgeries are held at:
Clifton Community Centre
Southchurch Drive
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 10.30am - 12.00pm
Highbank Community Centre
Farnborough Road
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month 11am – 12pm
Clifton Library
Southchurch Drive
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 10.30am – 11.30am
Nottingham City Council’s Trading Standards team are asking Nottingham residents to be careful when buying presents for children:
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Look for the CE or UKCA mark: These symbols on the label or box mean the manufacturer has assessed the toy for safety
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Button-batteries can kill: Check they are screwed in firmly and safely before giving to a child
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Check age restrictions: Toys must be clearly marked with age restrictions - always follow them, they’re there for a reason
Council Tax Support
If you are on Universal Credit, you can get help with Council Tax costs. You need to make a separate claim for Council Tax Support. Apply online.
Pension Credit
Did you know that over a third of those entitled to Pension Credit haven't yet claimed it? Check now if you are eligible: either use the online calculator or call Age UK Notts on 0115 844 0011.
Warm Home Discount
Could you get the Warm Home Discount of £140? It's for those on low income and certain benefits. See if you may be able to claim it
Warning – criminals are using the NHS Covid Pass and pretending to be the NHS as a way to target the public by convincing them to hand over money, financial details and personal information.
For information on how to get your free NHS COVID Pass, visit www.nhs.uk/nhscovidpass.
On scams generally - remember, if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. These include festive getaways at very low prices and ‘easy’ ways to make money, like cryptocurrency and investments. Take a moment to check Citizens Advice’s Online Scams Helper to protect yourself.
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