The impact of climate change 4.00pm-6.30pm Wednesday 9th March 2016 Nottingham Sustainability & Enterprise Centre New College, Basford Hall, Stockhill Lane, NG6 0NB The recent severe storms and floods that affected many parts of the UK demonstrated the increasing impacts of climate change on our local environment. This event features presentations from: – Environment Agency –… Read more »
“Clean for the Queen” – 4th to 6th March 2016 to “Support a Resilient Southwell”
Clean for The Queen is a campaign to clear up Britain in time for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday, which will be officially celebrated in June 2016. “When she came to the throne, litter was not the problem that it is today. Food packaging, plastic bottles, takeaway meals and cigarette butts have all contributed… Read more »
Dr Jillian Labadz interview on Radio Nottingham
Dr Jillian Labadz, lecturer at Nottingham Trent University talks about the flooding in Cumbria, the impact on a community, what can be done and how Flood Forums, such as ours in Southwell can greatly contribute towards managing flood risk, help a community be prepared and recover from flooding. Listen to her interview with Richard Allen… Read more »
Flood Study Report
Southwell Flood Study Launch and Consultation Following the public meeting on Thursday 17th September, at Southwell Minster School which over 200 people attended, Nottinghamshire County Council released the long-awaited Southwell Flood Study report, which is now available online. There is also a Reference copy at Southwell Library. Please go to the NCC website page where there are… Read more »
Southwell Summer Fun Day 20 June 2015 – ‘The Rain Story’
On a warm, dry Saturday afternoon at the Fun Day on the Burgage, children and adults alike were interested to make it rain on semi-detached model houses on our ‘The Rain Story’ stall. The model, supplied by Trent Rivers Trust and Environment Agency, demonstrated how Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) can visibly slow down the rate at… Read more »
2nd Annual Tug o’ War Championship – Sunday 12th July
In partnership with Southwell Lions and Rotary Clubs, Southwell Flood Forum are pleased to announce the second annual Tug ‘o War. Come along with family and friends to enjoy a fun afternoon with traditional games, licensed bar, BBQ and ice cream. Profits will go to the Southwell Flood Fund Music by Southwell Choral Society and… Read more »
Charity Golf Day – Norwood Park Golf Club – Saturday 25th April
A very busy, enjoyable and successful weekend for Southwell Flood Forum! Twelve teams teed up for our Charity Golf Day at Norwood Park Golf Club and braved a couple of rainshowers to play for some superb prizes donated by local businesses and supporters to raise the fantastic amount of nearly £2,500. Team Prize Rhys Black’s team… Read more »
Volunteers Fair and Help Desk – Saturday 31st January
Volunteers’ Fair Saracens Head 10 to 12.30 Are you looking to volunteer? Southwell Flood Forum will be there – do come and talk to us. If you can’t make it and you’re interested in joining us to help keep Southwell safe, email volunteering@southwellfloodforum.org.uk or phone James on 07515 442032 It will be combined with our… Read more »
Knock out Town Quiz
Do you think your team is the brightest in Southwell? If so, you may have a chance to prove it! To while away those long winter evenings, meet new people and raise money for local good causes, a few people have got together to organise a new knockout quiz competition. Clubs, societies, schools, pubs, businesses, churches… Read more »
Southwell Flood Forum trip to Westminster
On November 13th 2014, a group of 14 people representing Southwell Flood Forum visited Westminster at the invitation of Robert Jenrick, MP for Newark. Our party included Bruce Laughton, County Councillor; Tim Farr, Chair of Trent Regional Flood and Coastal Committee and Brendan Haigh, representing Southwell Civic Society and ex-Town Councillor. We were very pleased to have the… Read more »
