Phil James Drone Services has been operating as a commercial drone operator for a few years now. He has supplied us with some stunning images of Mapperley from the air. Phil has also turned his attention to searching for lost dogs. This has had a [ … ]
Category: People
The Tragedy at Sandford Road
It is thirty years since the tragic and avoidable deaths of Trevor and Alan Leighton at the house they rented on Sandford Road in Mapperley. Their deaths (in 1992) from carbon monoxide poisoning was avoidable. It was the consequence of the landlord cutting corners and [ … ]
Are Our Footpaths Fit For The Future?
A petition for a new footpath on Mapperley Plains has been delivered to Nottinghamshire County Council. Whatever it achieves, is it time for the Council to take a holistic look at the footpaths and rights of way in our area. Are they fit for the [ … ]
Mapperley Mourns the Loss of Francisco Perez Navarro
Mapperley resident and retired teacher Francisco Perez Navarro has died peacefully at the age of 96. Francisco was a highly regarded teacher and philosopher who taught at The Trent Polytechnic and latterly at other colleges in Nottingham. Francisco Perez studied philosophy, history and art in [ … ]
Wall to Wall Pop Art on our Doorstep
Curious about modern art and the pop-art style but not sure what style you prefer? Then Wall to Wall is a great place to start. Wall to Wall is an independent micro-gallery nestled in suburban Nottingham, on the edge of Carlton, Bakersfield and Colwick. Pop-art [ … ]
Circular Walk – Woodborough and Lambley
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 [ … ]
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, [ … ]