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 area. The addition of [ … ]
The day that Michael Buble met Mapperley People
Despite the attention of national media, two Mapperley residents 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, although Buble thought the cider was wine. Mark Bainbridge told [ … ]
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, but none are treated as [ … ]
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 local authorities but also establishing [ … ]
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 in the area. We have [ … ]
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 with a schizo-affective disorder. Periods [ … ]
Mapperley’s Masterchef
Chef Laurence Henry grew up in Mapperley and his family still live here. In December 2018 he was crowned champion of BBC’s MasterChef – The Professionals. In April 2019 he very kindly cooked a gourmet three-course lunch for patients and guests at the Nottinghamshire Hospice [ … ]
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 doing her best domestic goddess [ … ]
Our Boxing Pedigree
The Mapperley area has a long association with the sport of boxing. From the days of bare knuckle prize-fighting though to world champions Jawaid Khaliq, Carl Froch and Leigh Wood. Super middleweight champion Carl Froch MBE is now a broadcaster and commentator with platforms including [ … ]
Search For ‘Celebrity Photograph’ Goes Worldwide
Story about a photograph lost on a Mapperley bus goes viral. The Mapperley People community have a proven track record of reuniting people with their lost property. Pets in particular are often reported lost, and thanks to people sharing these posts many are found or [ … ]