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B in
TOWN
gham
GUIDE
2022/23
www.bingham-tc.gov.uk
Foreword
Welcome to the 2022 edition of well as a modern Health Centre,
the Bingham Town Guide. and Library. Also, we have
This guide presents information excellent community meeting
we hope is useful and interesting places, such as the Methodist Hall
for those who live in Bingham, and WI Hall, not forgetting the
those who are intending to varied and busy restaurants and
live in Bingham and those who local pubs adding to our day and
are visiting Bingham to shop, night-time economy.
work or join in the many and How Bingham has changed
varied activities in our vibrant over the years, as a child, I can
community. recall Mrs Martin’s Sweet shop,
Bingham is a centre for Tip Top Bakery and Mrs Gray’s
services and facilities essential to Paint Shop. What will Bingham
our town and the surrounding look like after the next 60 years?
villages, these amenities are being Development also brings exciting hopeful, will see a continuing
improved and expanded upon facilities and the new Bingham return to normal life after the
to serve the growing number of Arena Leisure Centre, including uncertainties of Covid.
people who share life in Bingham. the new Community Hall, are
Our town benefits from a range of planned to open during the Andrew Shelton
excellent nurseries and schools as summer of 2022, which I am Bingham Town Mayor
BINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENT OF ADVERTISING IN THIS GUIDE
Bingham TOWN GUIDE 1
Our rural setting allows Introduction
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Contents
eight miles to the
in the fields! east of Nottingham
of the edge of the
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picturesque Vale Bingham Town Councillors........................Page 6
Stimulating and of Belvoir. It is also
within easy reach Education ...................................................Page 8
educating young of Nottingham,
mind s Grantham, Newark,
Melton Mowbray and
Charities ...................................................Page 12
Southfields Leicester with rail
Chil Meeting Rooms and Venues for Hire .......Page 15
Car Colstondcare
Southfields Childcare links to Skegness.
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Bingham has a wide variety of independent shops
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fieldschildca (Ofsted Reg. No 253397) and businesses offering high quality goods and
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(Ofsted Reg * Study by Natural England Feb 2016 friendly service. The majority are centrally located
* Study by . No 253397) Churches ..................................................Page 18
Natural En
gland Feb around and just off the Market Place, and at the Old
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Post Office Yard.
Archaeological research has shown Bingham was Facilities ...................................................Page 20
occupied by Neolithic farmers about 5000 years ago,
and was a small Roman settlement in its own right Town Map ................................................Page 22
30 – 31 Market Place
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Place before occupation by the Saxons. Bingham is listed
Bingham
Bingham in the Domesday Book. It became a market town in
Nottingham
Nottingham Old Post Office Yard ................................Page 24
Nottingham
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enquiries@cpinteriors.co.uk Bingham Arena ........................................Page 26
the buildings around the market square date from
the 1700s and early 1800s. Off the Market Place,
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in Bingham.
accessories
accessories to help make your house a home. The town was a largely agricultural community Sports Clubs in Bingham..........................Page 28
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blinds,curtains,
blinds, curtains, carpetsand
provide a free carpets
andupholstery.
of charge measuring
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service for
The Buttercross marks the site where farmers’
haveaacontemporary
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have a contemporary showroom showcasing and cheese, some 200 years ago. Today a market is Bingham Linear Park ...............................Page 41
blindand
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displays,along alongwith giftware, the
withgiftware,
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furniture trends andwith
and beautifully
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always expert advice and month, with other specialist markets and events
warmlighting,
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welcome.
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always here to provide expert advice and a very throughout the year.
warm welcome.
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Bingham Town Council
provision of long-term car because it acts as a local hub 1st Bingham Scouts
parking, upgrading the CCTV for facilities and services. • The Old Court House which
provision, the refurbishment The staff team consists of the as well as being the base for
of the aged play parks and Town Clerk, Deputy Clerk, the Town Council, provides
upgrading and increasing admintrative team, cleaner and room rental to several local
community facilities. ground staff. interest groups as well
The Town Council is based The Town Council has a as outreach services for
at the eastern end of the management role or a level of the community
Market Place heading out responsibility for the provision • Grounds maintenance of
toward St Mary’s and All Saints and maintenance at the St Mary’s and All Saints
Church. The Town Council is following locations: closed churchyard
a mix of Councillors and staff • Play Parks at Crow • The cemetery for burials,
who strive to make Bingham a Close; Orchard, interment of ashes and
better place to live and work. Wallenfels and Wychwood memorial vaults as the
Bingham is represented by • The Linear Park, nature Town Council is the burial
14 Councillors, 7 in the east reserve, aided by our authority; as well as the
ward and 7 in the west ward collaboration with the upkeep of the cemetery
who are elected every 4 years. Friends of Bingham From a general amenities
The Town Council’s strategic Linear Park perspective, the Town Council
direction is collectively set by • Hill Drive Allotments also has responsibility, part
all 14 Councillors. Councillors • The former Allotments to responsibility or acts as an
receive no payment from the the north of the railway track agency service for:
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTHONY HALL Town Council, they give up which is being considered for • A sizeable arboreal portfolio
their time to represent the long- term car parking across the town including
B
ingham is a small market community they either live or • Amenity land such as the trees within the Conservation • Installing a Christmas
town with many local work in. Soundbund as well as smaller Area lights display
interest groups and The small team of paid pockets of land • The co-ordination of • Making grant aid provision
sports clubs, along with a staff consists of Officers and • Warner’s Paddock which Summer and Winter floral in its budget in support of
variety of shops, cafes, pubs, Grounds staff who are employed is leased to a long-standing displays around the town local community groups
market and service providers. to act upon Council’s decisions, tenant centre through a sponsor Members of the public and
The town is rapidly expanding to deliver events and services • The Sports Pavilion and • The part provision and press are welcome to attend
to the North of Bingham off and to manage and maintain sports pitches at Butt Field emptying of litter and all Council meetings including
Chapel Lane and when at the Town Council’s assets and which are lease managed to dog bins Committee meetings. Agendas
capacity, it is estimated that amenities. The staff often work the Bingham Town Sports • The part provision and are published for Council and
the town will have increased by in conjunction with partners Club who maximise the maintenance of public Committee meetings to the
approximately 28%. such as local interest groups, use of the site for croquet, seating Town Council’s noticeboards
There are many new the Emergency Services and the cricket and multiple football • Noticeboards to publish and to the website.
amenities coming to the Town, Borough and County Council. formats agendas and other Town Office opening hours:
including a new leisure centre Staff work collaboratively • The Town Pavilion and Council business Monday to Thursday 09.30 to
off Chapel Lane and primary to deliver and protect local sports pitches at Wynhill • CCTV 13.00; Friday 09.30 to 12.00.
school, both due to open amenities, and enhance the which are lease managed to The Town Council also Telephone: 01949 831445,
in 2022. visual and friendly character the Rugby Club Committee promotes a sense of place by: Email: info@
The Town Council continues that defines Bingham so that who offer various formats of • Organising the Summer Fair bingham-tc.gov.uk,
to work on several strategic as well as serving its residents rugby and offers community and supporting the Bingham Website:
projects to improve Bingham’s it continues to draw residents and local interest group room Community Events group to www.bingham-
amenity value such as the from neighbouring rural villages hire as well as storage for the deliver the Christmas Fair tc.gov.uk.
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Contact Town Councillors
TOWN MAYOR Councillor John Lewis
Councillor Andrew Shelton 7 Beech Lodge, Oak Avenue,
6 Welbeck Grove, Bingham, NG13 8RF Bingham, NG13 8RA
ashelton@bingham-tc.gov.uk 07428 418777
07764 605220 jlewis@bingham-tc.gov.uk
DEPUTY TOWN MAYOR Councillor Wayne Stapleton
Councillor Francis Purdue-Horan 7 Stanhope Way, Bingham,
46 Tythby Road, Bingham, NG13 8GP NG13 8BJ
fpurdue-horan@bingham-tc.gov.uk wstapleton@bingham-tc.gov.uk
07505 461002 07913 381005
TOWN COUNCILLORS Councillor Tony Wallace
Councillor Gareth Williams 29 Meadowsweet Hill,
12 Stainmore Grove, Bingham, Bingham, NG13 8TS
NG13 8SF twallace@bingham-tc.gov.uk
gwilliams@bingham-tc.gov.uk 07974 650097
07557 763868
There are 2 Councillor Vacancies.
Councillor John Stockwood
46 Tythby Road, Bingham,
NG13 8GP
jstockwood@bingham-tc.gov.uk
Bingham
Representatives
H
07894 442294
aving been established for over 33 years, Guild of Property Professionals linking the best
Councillor Rowan Bird
50 Abbey Road, Bingham,
2022/23 Richard Watkinson & Partners is a family run
business that has developed a reputation
of the best with over 800 estate agents which
is a landmark achievement in our agency’s
which we have worked hard to maintain. We are history and is a true testament to the hard work
NG13 8ED NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL:
renowned for being trustworthy, efficient and dedication shown by the Richard
rbird@bingham-tc.gov.uk Councillor Francis Purdue-Horan
and providing an excellent level of Watkinson & Partners staff. We have
01949 876570 46 Tythby Road, Bingham, Notts NG13 8GP
customer service. Our residential valuer also recently opened a satellite branch
Telephone: 07505 461002
and negotiators live locally with the in Bottesford which will enhance
Councillor Jane Best
majority of us having lived in the area coverage within the village and the
29 Harrison Court, Councillor Neil Clarke
most of our lives and we are therefore surrounding area.
Bingham, The Olde Barn, Main Street, Hickling,
able to provide expert advice, taking
NG13 8TD Notts LE14 3AJ
sellers from initial market appraisals all the We very much look forward to assisting
01949 875221 Telephone: 01664 823105
way through to a successful sale. with your property requirements in 2022 so
please do not hesitate to contact us at our
Councillor Maureen Stockwood RUSHCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL:
Our Bingham Office is proud to be the only local Bingham or Bottesford office, we will be
46 Tythby Road, Bingham, Councillor Lizzie Howitt
agent chosen as a member of the prestigious delighted to help.
NG13 8GP 30 Brewsters Close, Bingham, Notts NG13 8BA
mstockwood@bingham-tc.gov.uk Telephone: 07340 520274
01949 875778
Councillor Gareth Williams
Councillor Paul Moskwa 12 Stainmore Grove, Bingham, Notts NG13 8SF Bingham Office, 10 Market Street, Bottesford Office, 12 High Street,
46 Mallow Way, Bingham, Telephone: 07557 763868 Bingham NG13 8AB Bottesford NG13 0AA
NG13 8TZ
pmoskwa@bingham-tc.gov.uk
07855 947764
Councillor John Stockwood
46 Tythby Road, Bingham, Notts NG13 8GP
01949 836678 01949 240031
bingham@richardwatkinson.co.uk bottesford@richardwatkinson.co.uk
Telephone: 07894 442294
Councillor Viv Leach
18 Chaworth Road, Councillor Francis Purdue-Horan SUCCESSFULLY SELLING IN
Bingham, NG13 8EU 46 Tythby Road, Bingham, Notts NG13 8GP YOUR AREA FOR OVER 30 YEARS
vleach@bingham-tc.gov.uk Telephone: 07505 461002 richardwatkinson.co.uk
07773 446868
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Education
Carnarvon Primary School + 0.5 showing that students achieve great things in
all subjects at Toot Hill School.
enrichment qualifications that enable its students
to access aspirational destinations. The college has
Work Hard, Be Kind. The majority of students at Toot Hill School stay an excellent track record of success with 100 % of
C
arnarvon Primary of sports that are offered. on to study at Toot Hill Sixth Form College. The students securing A*-E grades in 2019 and 30 %
School is a very special Children are taught by college ethos ‘Sapere Aude’ translates to ‘Dare to securing A*/A grades.
place and visitors often experienced and talented staff, Know’ and serves as a challenge to its students to be For further information about Toot Hill School,
comment on how friendly and who expect high standards inquisitive and to explore wider knowledge in their visit www.toothillschool.co.uk
welcoming it is. The school of both themselves and the curriculum subject areas and beyond. The college To contact the school, please call 01949 875550 or
stands within beautiful grounds, children in their care. provides a vast array of A Level, vocational and email school.office@toothillschool.co.uk
which are used to help deliver a Carnarvon is a school at the
broad and balanced curriculum. heart of the community, with
Robert Miles Junior School
For further information, please
It has its own copse and pond, a preschool onsite during term visit www.carnarvon.notts.sch.uk
R
as well as plenty of room for time and a before and after Headteacher: Mr Andrew Board obert Miles Junior School formed the garden of the Rectory
children to play at breaktimes school club that is open 50 01949 838246 or office@ and provide our children with a
provides education for
and take part in the wide variety weeks of the year. carnarvon.notts.sch.uk children from the age wonderful environment in which
of 7 to 11; the majority of our to learn.
Toot Hill School children transferring from Robert
Miles Infants School. The two
Our talented and dedicated
staff serve the community of
T
oot Hill School is an ‘Outstanding’ 11-18 schools are named after the Rev Bingham by providing a high
secondary school situated in the market town Robert Miles who, during the quality education in a friendly
of Bingham, Nottinghamshire. The school second half of the 19th century, and secure environment. We school and develop as confident,
works in close partnership with its family of local founded a school for the children are proud of the standards we happy and eager learners.
primary schools to provide an exceptional learning of Bingham. It was fitting that achieve not just in terms of If you are interested in our
experience for all children in the community. 100 years later, Nottinghamshire academic success, but also in the school, please contact us and
Toot Hill School is a thriving, inclusive, happy County Council should name our way we recognise all children’s we will be happy to send you a
and caring school where both the students and schools after him. talents in whatever area they prospectus and arrange a visit.
staff work hard to achieve their full potential. The Junior School sits in may lay – artistic, musical, Headteacher: Rob Gilbey
The school celebrates diversity and treats beautiful grounds in the centre athletic or creative. Our pupils Tel: 01949 875011, Email:
thinkers, capable of challenging the status
everyone in the community as those in the of Bingham, just off the market are given the opportunities to head@robertmiles.notts.sch.uk
quo and creating new knowledge.
square. These grounds once become engaged with their Web: www.robertmiles.co.uk
school wish to be treated themselves. The school relishes the strength of the
No matter the starting point on arrival at partnership between school and home.
Robert Miles Infant School
Toot Hill School, every student will access a The Head of School, Chris Eardley, believes
broad and ambitious curriculum. The school believes that ‘along with the support of exceptional pastoral
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that it is the entitlement of every student to access care and guidance, enrichment activities and strong ith links to the junior school and being
a curriculum where they learn the most powerful community links, every student can leave Toot Hill part of the same multi academy trust as
knowledge in classrooms where the highest standards School as proud and active members of society that Toot Hill our school is an integral part
of behaviour are observed. contribute positively to the wide community as well of the community. We are in the historic building off
Students are challenged, engaged and motivated by as lead full, rewarding and balanced lives. Our motto School Lane and have a deceptively large grounds,
the highest standard of teaching in the classroom. In ‘Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Pride’ reflects our ethos including a wildlife, sensory and sports space for all
addition, the school teaches the value of exceptional that by working hard together, we can all achieve our children to use. their best. Our extended care facilities for our
behaviour and manners that enable students to great things’. Our vibrant, successful and popular school infant and junior school children, runs daily from
flourish in society. Its students develop into kind, Toot Hill School has a long history of its students offers a superb, safe, inspiring environment for 7.30am to 6pm. Visits are warmly welcomed.
confident, well-informed, responsible young people securing exceptional examination results. In the last all children to thrive and engage with their If you are interested in our school please contact us
who are intellectually curious and have a thirst for year of GCSE examinations in 2019, 87 % of students learning. We are committed to working closely and we can send you a prospectus and arrange a visit.
life-long learning; furthermore, they are accountable achieved a grade 4 or higher in both English and in partnership with all families, ensuring that the Head of School: Mrs Sonja Adams. We look forward
for their own actions. They grow into independent Mathematics. The progress 8 score was approximately children at our school are happy and achieving to meeting with you. Email: office@rmischool.co.uk
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Bingham Day Nursery
Pre-School & Woodland Activity Centre
55/59 Long Acre, Bingham
PEOPLE FRIENDLY PLANET FRIENDLY
Established
April 1980
Members of the
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Visit: www.wrightmortgage.co.uk Home Cooked Healthy Menus
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Or pop in to 27 Market Place, Bingham, Nottingham, NG13 8JY
Or pop in to 27 Market Place, Bingham, Nottingham, NG13 8JY French & Yoga Classes
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For good health and a positive
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By having a water cooler at home
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by up to 5,200 bottles per year.
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RANCH HOUSE, CHAPEL LANE,
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to trial a water cooler and 18.9lt
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email us at info@lesleycreeopticians.co.uk spring water for FREE for 14 days.
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VARIFOCAL LENS SPECIALISTS Classes from the age of 3 years old to adult. 01949 831094
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LOCAL WATER COOLER SERVICE hello@wateratwork.co.uk
Water at Work Ltd. East Bridgford Business Park, Nottinghamshire. NG13 8PJ
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Charities
Bingham & Bingham Trust Scheme
District Audio
S
et up to give grants to young people, applications are
Magazine considered twice a year. Closing dates are 30th April and
31st October. Funds are available for educational, religious
T
he Bingham and District or physical welfare for people under 21 living in Bingham.
Audio Magazine, a Financial help includes purchase of equipment and help with
registered charity and the fees for sport and music.
recipient of the Queen’s Award Contact the secretary: Elaine Hobson.
for Voluntary Service, takes the Email: appletrees.hobson@gmail.com
form of a monthly CD containing
news, talks, interviews, and
reports on local topics. It is Bingham United Charities
available free of charge for people
who have a visual impairment
or restricted mobility, or older
people who wish to stay in touch
with their local community. We
are able to loan a CD player to
those who do not have one. The
Magazine is produced by a small
group of unpaid volunteers. If you
would like to become involved
in its production, or know of
someone who might like to take
the magazine, then please call
Sue Hull on 01949 839346.
T
he charity was set up professional, medical or a social
over 300 years ago by care agency are sometimes able
local businesses in the to be dealt with more quickly, so
form of donations of shares, this may be worth considering.
land and property left for the All applications are
exclusive use of Bingham carefully considered and not
residents. all applications are successful.
The income from investments Each application is looked
is available in the form of grants at on an individual basis and
to residents of Bingham who are treated on its merits and in the
in need or financial difficulty, or strictest confidence.
to organisations which are able Individuals and organisations
to assist Bingham residents who should apply in writing.
are in need or financial hardship. Application forms are available
Requests are most from the Secretary by email
welcome from individuals, but binghamunitedcharities2006@
The MBE for volunteer groups applications supported by a gmail.com.
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Multi award
winning dog
Meeting Rooms and Venues for Hire in Bingham
grooming
Book Your MOTs Online @ www.motbingham.co.uk
services MOT FREE! Winter 10 Bingham Arena Community Hall................................................................................................Tel: 838628
£40 Class 4 Point Check – pop
• Scissoring, clipping,
£47 Class 7 in now! The Old Court House (Contact Bingham Town Council)..........................................................Tel: 831445
£47 Motorhome
handstripping and FREE! Collect and
de-shedding. Vehicle diagnostics for deliver for MOT and The Pavilion at Bingham (Brendon Grove) – Contact John Perry..................................Tel: 07582 368699
all vehicles both petrol service customers
• Using chemical and and diesel Old Church House (Contact Linda Walden linwalden4@gmail.com)........................................Tel 836717
Exhausts for all
cruelty free products. makes and models,
Servicing for all
call for your Free
W.I. Hall (Contact Mrs Skillington).............................................................................................Tel: 839093
makes and models
• On site in saxondale is a 2 to manufacturer’s competitive quote
acre enclosed dog walking specification
Sports Pavilion (Butt Field)...........................................................................................................Tel: 382070
Air conditioning
field with 6ft fence. service £49.95
Fit timing belts for all Methodist Centre.................................................lettings@binghammethodist.org.uk or Tel: 07577 168798
makes and models, +VAT
• Grooming and dog
call for your Free
run bookable on All makes and
quote
Rooms for Hire at the Old Court House
www.maddysmutts.co.uk sizes are priced
competitively, call
All our technicians are
for your Free quote
T
qualified to main dealer
07422 540 686 level i.e. ATA registered
and provide great
We specialise in:
SEAT • Skoda
he Council Chamber is for a maximum of 12 people is Address: The Town Clerk,
Lodge Farm, Officer Building 1, customer service
available to hire and is also available. The Old Court House, Church
Audi • Volkswagen
Saxondale, NG13 8AY suitable for meetings, For further information, Street, Bingham NG13 8AL
5 Moorbridge Road, Bingham Industrial Estate,
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14 Bingham TOWN GUIDE Bingham TOWN GUIDE 15
Bingham Market
LIVE.
A
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the heart of Bingham it has played host to
the weekly Bingham General Market and monthly
Market Town.
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LAWN. Farmers & Makers Market for many years.
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16 Bingham TOWN GUIDE Bingham TOWN GUIDE 17Churches
Churches Together St Anne’s Roman Catholic Church is
in Bingham a member of the Catholic Diocese
of Nottingham
T O
he commitment between the Parish
church, Bingham Methodist Church and ur small and friendly conditions allow a Children’s
the Roman Catholic communities of St parish situated in the Liturgy is offered to families with
Anne’s and Bingham is carried out by Churches heart of Radcliffe- young children during Sunday
Together in Bingham (CTB). CTB meets regularly on-Trent village welcomes you Mass at Radcliffe-on-Trent.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTHONY HALL
to worship together, study together and has joint to join our many services and For further information about
fundraising activities raising awareness of global celebrations. The area covered by our activities please view our Mass times are as follows:
issues. Usually there is a project running, raising St Anne’s Parish stretches from website www.stannescatholic. Monday to Friday 10.00am,
money for a third world country where there is Gamston to Bottesford and takes wordpress.com or email: Saturday Vigil Mass 5.30pm,
some local interest. in about 28 villages. rcstannes@gmail.com or Tel: 0115 Sunday Mass 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome to share worship at any We can accommodate up to 933 2738. Address: St Anne’s RC Confessions, Baptisms and
of the churches and more details of times can be 160 people with extra space being Church, 6 New Road, Radcliffe- Weddings by arrangement with the
found in the Butter Cross. made available as necessary. As on-Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2AJ. Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Franey
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EYERISEPHOTOS
St Mary & All Saints’ Church (Church of England)
Bingham Methodist Church
A
very warm welcome The Butter Cross magazine, Rector: Rev. Jon Wright
O
ur Methodist Centre We meet to worship God every to work with. We are pleased to awaits you at St Mary delivered monthly to every house www.binghamparishchurch.org.uk
(built in 2016) is Sunday morning at 10.30am led be part of Churches Together in & All Saints’ Parish in Bingham. There is a monthly jonwright67@gmail.com
proving to be a great by various preachers in a variety Bingham. For further information Church. We are a family friendly ‘Time Together in Church’ for Regular services: Sundays: 8.15am
success and achieving the aim of styles and including Junior please see our website www. church at the heart of the children and families, a choir, Holy Communion, 10am Parish
of ‘Church and Community Church. On the first Tuesday of binghammethodist.org.uk or community who love learning a bell-ringing team, Mothers’ Communion, 6.30pm Evensong
Together’. We are delighted that each month at 7.30pm there is a contact our Minister, Rev. Martin about Jesus, and how following Union and Friendly Circle lunch Thursdays: 10am Holy Communion
many different groups are now reflective Wholeness Service. Smithson on 01949 837330 or him makes a difference to our groups. St Mary & All Saints 3rd Sunday: 4pm Time Together
using the Centre again after We would be delighted minister@binghammethodist.org. lives. With a variety of services is part of Churches Together in in Church
lockdown. Church run groups to welcome you and we are uk or search for us on Facebook and activities throughout the Bingham, and works closely with Visitors are always made
are active again, including our continuing to look for new ways – or drop in for coffee and a chat week you would be very welcome the other churches. very welcome.
very popular ‘Lively Spirits’ to serve Bingham, and for people and pick up a leaflet. to join us! As well as the regular
toddler and parent group on
Monday mornings, Messy
services there are also Baptisms,
Weddings and Funerals.
The Spiritual Foundation
Church (monthly) and Brigade Additional services are held at of Light in Bingham
T
for boys and girls on Friday special times, such as Christmas he Foundation is a sanctuary of healing and
evenings. Our Coffee Shop is and Remembrance Day and also teaching. It is a registered charity. 2015 was its 30th
open every Thursday morning. by local schools. The church anniversary in Bingham. Services are held every
At 10.30am on Tuesdays ‘The building is normally open during Sunday at 6.30pm at Long Acre Studios. A visiting medium
Upper Room’ (a relaxed and the day (9am-3.30pm) for anyone also comes every week. There is a dedicated team of healers
open Bible study group) meets. who would like a quiet space. The and committee members ready to extend a warm welcome
Once a month on Monday church is also used for concerts, to everyone.
afternoons we run a Memory exhibitions and occasional Every year there are two workshops on Saturdays, also
Café. On 1st Wednesday of the meetings. Old Church House is Reading Days psychic suppers and an Afternoon Tea.
month, we hold a “Lunch & run by the church and is available Please come along and join us or telephone Jan on 01949
Chat” from 12.30 to 2.00 pm in to community organisations or for 838219 for further information.
the Chestnut Centre. private hire. The church produces
18 Bingham TOWN GUIDE Bingham TOWN GUIDE 19Facilities
Bingham and Cotgrave Children’s Bingham Library
Centre (Rushcliffe East)
B
ingham Library is FREE Well’ books and health friendly face, have a cuppa and a
to join and welcomes information conversation if and when needed.
everyone. There are books • Members have FREE access Crafty Chat – meet once a
Rushcliffe Children’s Centres Our staff are fully trained to deal complete package of support to
in ordinary and LARGE PRINT, to download and read month (usually first Weds, 1.30-
Bingham Children’s Centre is with individual needs a child might meet their needs.
talking books and DVDs for eNewspapers, eMagazines 3pm) in an informal group to
based in the same premises shared have, and we work with many Whether you’re a mum, dad,
children and adults. and eBooks chat, discuss and share crafty
with Bingham Library and is one partners to ensure we can support grandparent or carer, we welcome
The library offers: Children are always welcome. skills and ideas. Booking needed.
of the Children’s Centre hubs families in whatever area they everyone with a child under 5
• Free WiFi for members We have regular Rattle, Rhyme Look out for dates on our posters
that the Rushcliffe district staff need. Children’s Centre staff serve living in Rushcliffe.
• NEWLINC – free use of PCs and Roll sessions for babies and in the windows.
team work from. The service the community and offer parents to Some of our services are geared and access to the internet toddlers and activities for older Bingham Library is adjacent
is commissioned (paid for) by be, and children aged 0-5 years and to particular family groups. This for customers children in the school holidays. to the new Health Centre. For
Nottinghamshire County Council. their families, access to a range of is usually because we have been • Information about the local Reading Friends is held more information please contact
activities that may include: asked to provide these services by area, groups and events on the first Tuesday of every Bingham Library, Eaton Place
Our Aims • Breastfeeding support our families, or through a need that • Newspapers, Vending machine month 10am-11am for adults NG13 8BE.
A Children’s Centre is a place, (antenatal and postnatal) has been identified in the area. • Gallery Wall for exhibitions, to chat about books, reading Email: binghamlibrary@
or group of places, where local • Baby Massage If you have a need for a different bookable well in advance and the joy of words with our inspireculture.org.uk
families with young children can • Play sessions kind of session or activity, and • Local Studies collection friendly volunteers. Telephone enquiries: ASK
go and enjoy facilities and receive • Volunteering opportunities you think others in your area • Photocopier, fax and print Places of Welcome, a new INSPIRE 01623 677200.
support if needed. Sometimes • Advice and support around might too, please feel free to facilities initiative starting 11 January 2022, Opening times: Monday to
support may be offered in the sleep, routines and toilet training contact your local Children’s • A Meeting Room for hire The library is offering a place Friday 9.30am-5pm, Saturday
home and in groups and activities • Adult and family learning Centre and ask to speak with the • Health Hub with ‘Reading where everyone can come to see a 9.30am-4pm.
delivered in community settings. opportunities (including Community Development Worker
The facilities and activities are Paediatric First Aid) or Co-ordinator at the centre.
Nottinghamshire Belvoir Health Group
designed especially for parents • Behaviour solution workshops If you would like a ‘What’s on
expecting a baby, or those with a • One-off events Guide’ to let you know about the Registration Services Appointments and routine enquiries:
0115 896 9991
A
child under 5 years old and are a • Individual home based support groups that you can access, or if professional and friendly service for the Monday 8am-6.30pm
great way to meet new people too. • Understanding child you have any questions and would registration of births, deaths, marriages and Tuesday 8am-8pm
development like more information, please give celebratory services, including conducting Wednesday 8am-6.30pm
The main aim of Children’s us a call on: 0115 9773 749, pop ceremonies for funerals, naming ceremonies and
Thursday 8am-6.30pm
Centres is to improve outcomes into the office to see us or search reaffirmation of vows.
Bridgford Hall, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Friday 8am-6.30pm
for all young children, so that ‘Sure Start Rushcliffe’ on Facebook. Web: www.belvoirhealthgroup.co.uk
Nottingham NG2 6AT. Opening hours Monday –
they are happy, healthy and Opening time 8:30-16:30 Thursday 9am – 4.30pm and Friday 9am – 4pm. Newark Minor Injuries Unit: 01636 681681
ready for school. We want to Monday to Thursday and Tel: 0300 500 8080. Emergency Department: 0115 924 9924
provide help and support to 8:30-16:00 on Friday. Email south.registrationservices@nottscc.gov.uk Emergency Department Minicom: 0115 970 9258
young children and families as Bingham Children’s Centre
soon as there is a need, helping to (covering Rushcliffe), Eaton Place,
Bingham NG13 8BE.
Bingham Health Centre
prevent any problems developing.
Contact Telephone number: 01949 872770 Midwifery - Antenatal/Postnatal
We are committed to working Mail: address cc.rushcliffe@
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm Podiatry - referral by GP
in partnership with other providers nottscc.gov.uk
(Reception closed 12noon-1pm) Hearing Aid Clinic - by appointment only
such as: the health service, Facebook: search ‘Childrens
Clinics and Services available: Children’s Speech & Language Therapy -
libraries, learning providers, Centre Services Rushcliffe’ District Nursing - Leg Ulcer Clinic - referral by GP referral by Health Visitor or School Nurse
nurseries, schools, and the Website: www.nottinghamshire. Children and Young People’s Service - Health Let’s Talk Wellbeing, Mental Health Service -
voluntary sector. This allows us gov.uk/childrenscentreservice Visitor Appointment Clinic, School Nursing, referral by GP
to draw on individual expertise Details and times are subject Weaning Workshop, Behaviour Management CGL, Drug and Alcohol Service - referral by GP
and provide local families with a to change.
20 Bingham TOWN GUIDE Bingham TOWN GUIDE 21Boutique shopping in historic yard
O
nce the bustling Royal of local choice, quality and
Mail sorting depot service from these independent
www.barefoot-baby.co.uk and Post Office for businesses at The Old Post
the village, Old Post Office Office Yard.
Old Post Office Yard, Yard on Long Acre was #LoveLocal
Long Acre, Bingham NG13 8AF renovated and converted into
Tel: 07984 037604 a cluster of retail units which
today house a wide range
LADIES CLOTHING, of independent, boutique
ACCESSORIES & HANDBAGS businesses.
Old Post Office Yard, Bingham NG13 8AF
There is plenty to browse
07876 136629 / www.thechicboutique.co.uk from Chic Boutique’s
collections of ladies’ wear,
accessories, footwear and
Family run café, deli and bistro.
handbags to Barefoot Baby’s
Our food is freshly prepared, with brands of beautiful, ethical
cakes, quiches and preserves all
handmade by us. We specialise in
children’s clothing. Noble Lion
local, artisan food, championing has a wide range of children’s
small producers and we stock a wide
range of British and continental footwear with an expert fitting
specialities not available in service, while Dizzyware stocks
supermarkets. Look out for our
popular Friday Bistro evenings! inspiring collections of toys,
Rose & May Ltd, Unit 8-10 Old Post Office Yard gifts and homeware. Take a
Bingham, Nottinghamshire NG13 8AF moment from your shopping
www.roseandmaydeli.co.uk
Follow us on social @roseandmaybingham to sit and relax with a coffee
07757 530579 or light lunch at Rose & May,
whose deli also sells a variety
of speciality treats for you to
take home to enjoy.
Old Post Office Yard is
also the location of a hair
and beauty salon, a holistic
Children’s footwear and
professional shoe fitting service therapist, Indian restaurant
and takeaway as well as a
barber’s shop.
Whether you are looking
to treat yourself or a member
of the family, searching for
Unit 3 | Old Post Office Yard | Bingham | NG13 8AF a perfect gift or meeting up
www.noblelionfootwear.co.uk | 01949 831279
with friends, discover the best
24 Bingham TOWN GUIDE Bingham TOWN GUIDE 25Bingham Arena – Coming Summer 2022 Bingham Community Hall
T
he new Bingham Arena will also be home to a
community hall with capacity for 300 people.
Part funded by £1.2m of Bingham
Community Chest money, and growth deal funding
from D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, the 240sqm
hall will have a stage with theatre curtains and £80k
worth of audio and visual technology to support a
wide range of activities.
Events, meetings, conferences, parties, markets,
fairs, theatre, dance, community groups and awards
presentations are just some of the activities the hall
can host.
To register your interest in booking the community
hall, please visit the Bingham Arena website www.
leisurecentre.com/bingham-arena. and complete the
contact us section.
O
ur BRAND NEW leisure centre, Bingham For more information on Bingham Arena and
Arena, located on Chapel Lane will be to see more pictures and layout plans visit www.
opening soon. The brand new centre rushcliffe.gov.uk/binghamarena/
will have a fantastic range of facilities for everyone
to enjoy, including a state of the art fitness suite
showcasing the latest LifeFitness equipment,
consultation room, two group exercise studios and
a dedicated indoor cycling studio, 25 metre 6 lane
swimming pool with spectator seating, separate
teaching pool, community hall with seating up to 300
and on-site cafe. Bingham Arena will be a fantastic
Useful Numbers
addition to Bingham and the surrounding area. Office premises to rent
The target date for opening is Summer 2022! Bingham Enterprise Centre, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE
Chapel Lane. 12 brand new, ASK INSPIRE 01623 677200
Early bird offers. To register your interest Telephone number for all local
high spec fibre connected self- Bingham Surgery 0115 896 9991 (3) police enquiries: 101
in either memberships, swimming lessons or
contained ground and first floor Bingham Town Council 01949 831445 Telephone number for
community hall use, please visit the Bingham
Arena website www.leisure-centre.com/bingham- Office Suites with parking, Robert Jenrick, MP Newark Constituency 01636 612837 emergencies only: 999
arena. and complete the contact us section. ranging in size from 47 square Rushcliffe Borough Council Call Centre 0115 981 9911
To keep upto date with the build please like metres (506 square feet) to 108 Police Incident Reports (Non Emergency) 101 Your local Police contacts are:
our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ square metres (1,163 square feet). The project is Traveline for Bus Timetables 0871 200 22 33 PC 3372 Voce on 07595 012079 –
Binghamarena. Bingham Arena, Mercia Court receiving £1.675m of funding from the European Shopmobility:West Bridgford 0115 981 5451 caroline.voce@nottinghamshire.
Chapel Lane, Bingham, NG13 8Q 8QX Regional Development Fund and £750,000 from pnn.police.uk
Shopmobility: Victoria Centre 0115 876 1313
D2N2 LEP. To be PCSO 9834 Wesson on 07595
Contact Nottinghamshire County Council 0300 500 80 80
let on pro-business 074052 – david.wesson@
flexible lease terms, For all enquiries regarding:
nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
available from • Highways Problems The Nottinghamshire Office of the
Summer 2022. For • Children & Family Services Police and Crime Commissioner,
further information, • Care Services Arnot Hill House, Arnot Hill Park,
please e-mail • Libraries/Registrar of Births, Deaths, Marriages Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU,
propertyservices@ • Blue Badge Scheme Tel: 0115 844 5998, Email: nopcc@
rushcliffe.gov.uk or • Transport/Concessionary Travel nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk,
call 0115 914 8344. Web: nottinghamshire.pcc.police.uk
26 Bingham TOWN GUIDE Bingham TOWN GUIDE 27Sports clubs in Bingham
Angling Whatton, though our main Away from the club we Bowls
Bingham & District Angling centre for indoor shooting and have good links with schools Bingham Bowling Club,
Club. Formed in 1974, this competition remains Bingham. across Rushcliffe, and The Dovecote, Long Acre,
small friendly club caters for We have members shooting all beyond, in particular Toot Bingham.
anglers of all ages and abilities. bow styles. Some for pleasure Hill where our members run Membership is open for
The Club has its own lake at and others more competitively the school archery club. We bowling and social members.
Gunthorpe and is affiliated to locally, regionally and, also run have-a-go sessions All ages are welcome to
several associations allowing occasionally, internationally. for individuals and groups share our friendly bar and
members a wide range of Our aim is to enable throughout the year. social activities. Coaching
waters to fish across the East everyone to enjoy shooting If you are interested in is also available for new
Midlands. For those interested in a sociable, friendly and learning more contact the club and improving bowlers. We
in match fishing the Club supportive environment. We secretary or come along and currently have approx. 80
meets every fortnight at a have a team of experienced see us in action. bowlers and over 200 social
variety of different venues. coaches, all nationally members. We play in 3 local
Contact: Martin Fielding accredited. Between them they Athletics leagues as well as organising
for Membership details Tel: have experience of coaching Rushcliffe Athletics Club. in-house competitions to suit
877588. at all levels, club through to Bingham Leisure Centre. all standards of play. All our Cricket (starting age 7) to train/play competitive matches
international level. We run Coaching for Track and Field, bowling activities are unisex three weekend league teams locally for the Club. BTFC
Archery beginners courses, indoor and Cross-country and Road and a full social programme and also have a girls’ team. averages around 25 teams
Archers of Bingham (formerly out, throughout the year. The Running for all ages from takes place throughout the Further information about and a disability squad each
Bingham Leisure Centre courses are aimed at all ages 8 years old. Contact RAC year. Contact Membership the club can be found on the season. BTFC is a Charter
Archery Club) is the longest from 8 years upwards and Secretary. Secretary Richard Montgomery website, www.bingham.play- Standard Club ensuring it has
established club in the area full details can be obtained Email: rushcliffeac@gmail.com on 838320 or call at the Bar cricket.com. Contact on the FA trained coaches and FA
having been active in the from the club secretary: Web: www.rushcliffeac.co.uk/ from 8pm any evening except Club phone (07834 774195), approved policies, including
Bingham in 1982. In addition binghamarcheryclub@ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Sunday. via email: binghamcc@hotmail. Child Safeguarding. BTFC
to Bingham we now shoot gmail.com or on our website rushcliffeac co.uk, Twitter @binghamcc always welcomes players
outdoors in Aslockton/ www.binghamarchery.co.uk. Boxing or Facebook www.facebook. and volunteers. Contact:
Badminton Bingham Amateur Boxing com/binghamcricketclub. We Jeff on 07956 685249, email
Bingham Badminton Club. Club. welcome new members of all binghamtownfootballclub@
Meets at Bingham Leisure Meets at the gym, Works ages and standards. gmail.com or visit
Centre, Mondays 7pm-10pm. Lane, Barnstone NG13 9JN www.binghamtownfc.com
Four mixed teams, 3 men’s, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Football
2 ladies, Contact: Jane Boxing sessions are from Bingham Town FC (formerly Hockey
Smith 07968 019942, Email: 6.30pm to 7.30pm and Boxfit Bingham Town Youth FC) South Nottingham Hockey
janesmith159@btinternet.com sessions are from 7.30pm to plays at Butt Field and trains Club.
8.30pm. All welcome. Contact: from Monday to Friday Based in Bingham we run three
Sunrise Junior Badminton Derrick or Mark on Tel: 01949 depending on age group, men’s sides and one ladies’
Club. 837224. under its own floodlights. It side each week. Games on a
Bingham Leisure Centre, runs one senior side playing Saturday, training on Thursday
Sundays 8.45am-12.45pm. Cricket Saturday afternoons, and a evenings, (and Sunday
Club for 7-17 year old girls Bingham Cricket Club. Play Sunday Veterans side. Contact mornings for the juniors) with
and boys to learn and play at Butt Field, Bingham and Jez Donovan 01949 875415 a qualified coach. Interested in
competitively. Contact: Mark enjoy one of the best equipped email jezdonovan@ntlworld. joining? For more information
Attewell 01949 21092 clubhouses in league cricket. com. Bingham Town Football please see our website at:
mattewell@btconnect.com The club has teams to suit all Club invites males and females www.southnottingham
New members always welcome. ages and abilities from Kwik from ages Under 6 to adult to hockeyclub.co.uk
28 Bingham TOWN GUIDE Bingham TOWN GUIDE 29Sports clubs in Bingham
Karate Bingham RUFC Swimming for details, or see The Library
Bingham Shotokan Karate. Bingham RUFC is a thriving Calverton and Bingham noticeboard and the Butter
Meets Fridays, Bingham local rugby club based at Swimming Club, Bingham Cross Magazine for our walks
Leisure Centre. 7pm to 8pm The Town Pavilion, Brendon Leisure Centre. Friendly family- programme.
junior beginners and 8pm to Grove, Bingham, NG13 run club dedicated to providing
10pm 8TN. Senior 1st XV train on competitive swimming to all Bingham Churches
adult beginners and higher Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm with full range of tuition with Walking Group
grades. Contact: Justin Day to 9pm. We also play Social experienced qualified coaches/ Meets monthly on a Saturday
01636 684964 or 07720 771102. Touch Rugby as a non-contact teachers. Swimmers 5 years to morning all year and fortnightly
alternative March – October adult including Masters and on alternate Tuesday evenings in
Netball (Thurs evening during the Water Polo sections. Contact: summer.
Bingham Netball Club. rugby season, Sat afternoons Kath Needham 0115 9127029. Full programme available and
Netball club for girls aged off season). Our mini section, Website: www.cabsc.co.uk also displayed in Methodist and
9–16, training at Bingham for children from 3 upwards, Bingham Penguins: Parish Church porches. Contact
Leisure Centre, Mondays train and play on Sunday Rushcliffe Arena, Sundays, A. Watts Tel: 01949 875968 or
6pm-7pm up to 11 and 7.15pm mornings from 9:45am. We 5.30pm-7pm. All ages who email: anthony.watts1@ntlworld.
– 8.15pm over 11 (term time welcome everyone in each of present with any disability com Classes are term-time only Strength, giving you more
only). Training takes place our age grades and at senior welcome. Email secretary@ and suitable for all levels. confidence and independence.
in all weathers so dress level: experienced players, binghampenguins.org Ramblers Contact Karen on 07775 655 • Tuesdays, 11.15am-12.15pm
accordingly. Cost is £2.50 per those returning after a break More information available at The Vale of Belvoir Ramblers 539 or Kev on 07817 547 558 – Radcliffe Hall (The British
week, first week free or £7 and anyone wanting to try a www.binghampenguins.org have a varied programme of (or either on 829311 or info@ Legion white hall), Radcliffe-
per month. Contact Claire new sport. weekly Sunday and monthly mabconsultants.co.uk). on-Trent.
on 07971 077327 or visit the The Club has gained RFU Tennis Wednesday walks and in June • Wednesdays, 11am-12pm –
website for further details accreditation in recent years Bingham Lawn Tennis Club and July we have leisurely Somatic Yoga Classes Old Church House, Bingham.
www.binghamnetballclub.co.uk for its strong community, plays tennis throughout the evening strolls often ending Retrain your brain to release Classes are term-time only.
Ladies train on Tuesday social & family focus and is year and runs teams in both with a sociable drink at a pub. chronic pain with Somatic Try your first class for free –
evening 7.15pm – 8.30pm currently in the process of the Nottinghamshire Indoor Many of our walks are in and Movement – this specialist contact Karen on 07775 655
from September to July, then redeveloping the Pavilion. and Outdoor Leagues. The around the Vale but we regularly class is for you if you’re fed up 539 or karen@mabconsultants.
Mondays until the end of July, For more information search courts, at Toot Hill School, are travel further afield to other of aches, pain and discomfort co.uk.
there is no training during for ‘Bingham RUFC’ or available to members at other East Midland counties and the and want to move more freely
August. Contact Sue on 01949 contact the Club Secretary, times when not required by the Peak District. See our website at and easily. Bingham Triathlon Club
839946 or Claire (details as Chris Packer, at secretary@ school or for matches. Family www.vbramblers.co.uk for more • Tuesdays, 9.30am-10.30am – Bingham Triathlon Club
above). First week free and binghamrufc.co.uk Tennis – Sunday afternoons information. Tel: 01949 836042 Gunthorpe Village Hall. meets at BLC every Thursday
then £7 per month. We are a 2.30pm. Contact: Lyn Thomas Classes are term-time only. and Sunday evening for swim
friendly club and have players Sub Aqua on 01949 875822. Yoga Contact Karen on 07775 655 539 sessions run by highly qualified
of all abilities and welcome Meets at the Bingham Leisure Yoga with Karen and Kev or karen@mabconsultants.co.uk. Triathlon England coaches.
new players – find us on Centre Pool on Tuesday Walking • Mondays, 9.45am-10.45am There is also a coached run
Facebook. evenings at 8.45am-9.45pm. Bingham Ramblers is a group of – St Mary’s Church Hall, Move It or Lose It FABS Fitness session prior to the Thursday
There are Qualified individuals who enjoy walking Radcliffe-on-Trent (with Kev). Classes for the over-60s. swim. The club welcomes
Vale Netball Club. instructors available to teach at a pace to enjoy the scenery, • Mondays, 2pm-3pm – Poppy Easy-to-follow seated or standing all abilities from novice to
We meet on Tuesday evenings people who want to learn to conversation, and share a laugh. & Pint, Lady Bay (with Kev). exercise class for men and Ironman triathletes. For more
7.30pm-8.30pm at South Notts Scuba Dive or Snorkel. There are no membership fees • Monday yoga 7.15pm- 8.15pm women over 60 in collaboration information please contact
Academy, Radcliffe on Trent. Interested? Contact Steve and we meet at 10am in the Church House Bingham with the NHS and Centre for us on binghamtri@gmail.
For more details please contact Hickling Tel: 07967 583080 or main car park on alternate • Wednesdays, 9.30am-10.30am Healthy Ageing Research. Have com or visit www.facebook.
Stef on 07876 683946 or email email stephenhickling@sky. Sundays throughout the year. – Old Church House, fun and improve Flexibility, com/binghamtriclub or
steffiem10@icloud.com com. Contact: Grant 01949 877833 Bingham (with Karen). Aerobic Health, Balance and www.binghamtriclub.co.uk.
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