Calling all residents and organisations. Why not organise your own Litter Pick and help to keep our area litter free. The #MapperleyLitterPick is now up and running and we can assist you in arranging future events. Thanks to the support [ … ]
Alexandra Park – A History
Alexandra Park is a small development of impressive houses off Woodborough Road, near to the junction with Magdala Road. The first properties were built in 1857 and the entrance to the estate was gated with a lodge. The winding road [ … ]
Gedling Miners Welfare FC
Mapperley’s senior football club are Gedling Miners Welfare FC, known as The Miners. Their Plains Road ground has seen a remarkable transformation from virtually a ‘parks pitch’ 12 years ago to what is now probably the best amateur ground in [ … ]
The day that Michael Buble met Mapperley People
Despite the attention of national media, two Mapperley residents and followers of Mapperley People contacted us about an impromptu duet at Michael Buble’s recent concert in Nottingham. Mark Bainbridge joined Buble on stage and even shared his drink with him, [ … ]
Christmas Offer from Mapperley Publisher
Mapperley publisher Porchester Press is offering free delivery on orders of suspense thriller ‘The Showman’. Set in Nottingham during two week in 1978, the short introduction of novel reads: England 1978.A number of deaths occur. All are sudden and bizarre, [ … ]
Our Community Litter Pick
Litter on our streets and pavements is a constant concern. Both the City and Gedling Borough Council do a good job, despite the budget constraints. Voluntary and Community Groups have an important role to play, not only in supporting our [ … ]
Child Minders in the Mapperley Area
We have created this article to help you find childcare to suit your needs. It is apparent that many followers of Mapperley People often ask about availability of child-minders. The list has been compiled from an appeal to registered childminders [ … ]
Homesake by Patrick Tobin – Memoirs of a Troubled Mind
Patrick Tobin was born in Ireland but raised in the St Anns area of Nottingham in the 1970s. He has now released his fascinating memoirs titled Homesake. Initially published as an ebook on Kindle, it chronicles a life of dealing [ … ]
Mapperley’s Masterchef
Chef Laurence Henry, grew up in Mapperley and his family still live here. Last December he was crowned champion of BBC’s MasterChef – The Professionals. In April, he very kindly cooked a gourmet three-course lunch for patients and guests at [ … ]
Local Blog – My Anxious Life
Mapperley People welcomes Jo, a local blogger who has established quite a following since launching her blog about mental health Why not take a look and get involved. Hello, I’m Jo. Wife, mother of two and previous career girl, now [ … ]