Here’s another useful walk that takes in the villages of Woodborough and Lambley. Starting at The Tree Tops pub on Mapperley Plains, the walk is just under 8 miles, so allow for 4 hours. There is an option to stop at Woodborough and return by [ … ]
Category: People
Dave Rowberry – Mapperley’s Pianist
David Eric Rowberry was born on 4th July 1940, in Mapperley. He went on to a successful career as a pianist and songwriter, including the iconic rhythm and blues band,The Animals Rowberry went on to study at Newcastle University in the late 1950s/ It was [ … ]
Wartime Memories of a Sneinton Girl
Raising a child can be a complex and confusing. Much of this chaos and confusion is brought about by those with parental responsibility, where too much is done with or provided for the child. A child in fact just needs to feel safe and cared [ … ]
Carlton MVC Says Farewell To Enoch Price
Carlton Male Voice Choir have announced the passing of their oldest member, Mapperley resident Enoch Price. At the choir’s online rehearsal, they observed a minute’s silence followed by the singing of Deep Harmony in honour of Enoch Price who passed away recently (August 2020). Enoch [ … ]
Mapperley’s Litter Pick
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 of private individuals, HSL Direct, [ … ]
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 into the estate was originally [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]