Many of you will know of the name Hateley. Not only are there three generations who have played football at the highest level, they also have strong links to the area. Tony Hateley is an iconic name for Notts County fans. He played for them [ … ]
Category: People
Memories Of The Old St Ann’s
A book was published by Plowright Press in 2002: St Ann’s Nottingham: Inner-City Voices was a compilation of memories written by people who lived and worked in St Ann’s before the demolition of the homes in the 1970s. 30,000 people were rehomed and some left, [ … ]
Wheelchair Accessible Places
We recently posted this message sent to our Facebook page I love wildlife but currently need a wheelchair if walking more than 5 minutes. Where are the best wheelchair accessible places locally to see birds, flowers, trees? Alternatively, where are the best benches that are [ … ]
Mapperley Says Farewell To Actor Peter Bowles
Mapperley can proudly lay claim to the career of actor Peter Bowles, who died recently at the age of 85. Bowles was best known for the hugely popular sitcom ‘To The Manor Born’. He made a success of playing the posh villain or the cultured [ … ]
Decorators
Local painters and decorators recommended by followers of Mapperley People Mick Bickley 07773 198942 Facebook @MarkTrugliaDecorating @kjmdecoratingservice @finishingtouch85 @DMC-Decorators @paintdecoratebytc @ChutersofMapperley @allseasonspaintinganddecoratingnotts 07896871059 https://www.facebook.com/Allseasonspaintingnotts Sean – 07774046960 – Sean@freshlook @trenddecorating Based in Arnold Tel: 07852 768858
Lawn Mower Repairs and Sales
Lawn Mower Repairers recommended or suggested by users of Mapperley People http://tractor.tswservices.co.uk Notts Mowers on Lillington Road Henton and Chattel on London Road www.psmlawnmowers.co.uk
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]