Southwell Flood Forum is a contender for this year’s Nottingham Post Environmental Awards When hundreds of homes in one of Nottinghamshire’s most historic towns were flooded last summer, it was the catalyst for a team of volunteers to finally tackle Southwell’s flooding issues. Read more on the Nottingham Post web site…
The Ropewalk – Flooding Issues
Southwell Flood Forum met with residents, Severn Trent Water and Nottinghamshire County Council Flood Risk Management Team, Drainage and Highways Officers, about their exploratory findings from the surface water and sewage systems along The Ropewalk flood path from Lowes Wong school to Archers Field. We now have a better understanding of the problems and pipe work since they identified 2… Read more »
Garden party showcases Southwell flood-defence equipment
The event at Westhorpe Lodge, Westhorpe, hosted by Mr and Mrs John Holmes, raised money towards the community contribution to flood mitigation measures in the town. Mrs Katy Todd, a member of Southwell Flood Forum, said it was a chance for residents to see what the road-closure equipment looked like. “It was a chance to… Read more »
Charity Golf Day – Norwood Park Golf Club
April 2015 – Saturday 25th April First tee-off time – 13.00 In aid of Southwell Flood Fund Format Team Stableford (¾ handicap) with the best two scores to count on each hole. Individual Stableford (¾ handicap) Eighteen teams of four players playing off the yellow tees Prizes For the winning team score For the winning individual score. For… Read more »
Summer Garden Party – 30 August 2014
The Garden party at Westhorpe Lodge was another success for the Southwell Flood Fund. The weather was perfect and the garden stunning – a typically English Summer Garden Party. Our enormous thanks to Jon and Margaret Holmes for welcoming us into their garden. Our sincere thanks also to Margaret and her team of bakers for the delicious cakes and… Read more »
Southwell flood campaigners still fighting one year after disaster struck town
IT was a year ago when flash floods swept through Southwell bringing chaos and destroying property. Twelve months on and residents are still living with the damage, as preparations continue to prevent further disasters. Read more
Commemorating the 2013 Flood
The Flood Fest was hosted by the Football Club, organised by Lions and Rotary who did a fantastic job in difficult circumstances because The Rain Came Down much of the afternoon, but things carried on regardless. The rain meant people were slow to arrive but during a brief break in the clouds a good crowd… Read more »
Radio Nottingham – 1 Year After
Southwell residents interviewed by Radio Nottingham and Steve Calvert speaks on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.
Southwell flood residents told ‘be prepared’ a year on
Nottinghamshire County Council is warning residents to ‘be prepared’ a year on since the summer flash floods hit Southwell. The area was badly flooded last year, forcing some people out of their homes. Residents are being advised to have emergency supplies in case it happens again. View on the ITV web site…
Flood Fest Photos
View a selection of photos of Southwell Flood Fest.
