Did you know that Becky and Ellie Downie grew up and attended school in Mapperley? The sisters are both British Artistic Gymnasts competing nationally & internationally on the Road to Tokyo and beyond. Becky says, “Before gymnastics I studied ballet, tap and stage dance. The dancing didn’t really work out [ … ]
Category: Local Heroes
Mapperley musicians join Carlton MVC to raise funds for NSPCC at Jenny Farr House
Carlton Male Voice Choir has organized a Midsummer Fundraising Concert in aid of the NSPCC. On Saturday 23rd June they will perform in the wonderful setting of Nottingham High School. All proceeds of the concert will be donated to the NSPCC Nottingham Service Centre at [ … ]
There’s Talent in Them There Hills
Somewhere between Colwick Hall in the east and Wollaton Hall in the west, there is another Hall of considerable importance to Nottingham’s heritage. I am speaking of Jezz Hall, a dedicated and talented singer songwriter who can be found a “stones throw” from Mapperley Top. [ … ]
Saul Deeney
Originally posted by the editor on his personal blog in 2014 Guess who I bumped into the other day? None other than Saul Deeney, former Ireland International, Notts County, Burton Albion and Derby County goalkeeper. On the eve of the World Cup finals, where the [ … ]
Mapperley’s Fish Monger – Vincent Van Cod
Vincent Fowler has been selling fresh fish on Mapperley Top for 12 years. It is his favourite spot. His van can be found between Bombay Brasserie and Costa Coffee on Tuesdays. He then trades from various locations across Nottingham in the week, returning to Mapperley on [ … ]