Located off University Boulevard, next to the Tennis Centre, Highfield Sports Centre is home to Beeston This golf course is open to everyone between HBeoecksetoynCHluobc.kCeuyrCrelunbtly in the English Hockey League National 8am and 8pm. For further information ring League Division One, all games are usually played on Sundays. BraSmpcooterHtil&ls GLoelfiCslub re For further information, visit www.beestonhockeyclub.com. pay as you play Nottingham Tennis Centre is one of the largest of its kind in the 0115 928 1880 country. Located on University Boulevard, the award-winning Beeston and surrounding district is also home to a number NceonttrinegishahmomTentonias nCuemntbrer of prestigious tournaments and is of local sporting clubs including and also open to the whole community, with no membership fees Other Sports Clubs To keep up to date with or strict dress codes. all the latest local sports news check out the Beeston You can just - it's as simple as that! Neighbourhood News, the weeklBy eNeosttoinngCharimckEevteCnliunb g For further information call PNosttisnugphpalmemCeanstu.aTlosfRinudglboycaClluclbu. bs visit

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For further information: Broxtowe Borough Council 0115 917 3000 Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1AB Tel: 0115 917 7777 This leaflet is funded by Broxtowe Borough Council, Councillor Pat Lally, Nottingham University and Castle College Situated on the beautiful river Trent in Beeston Rylands and  you are living in a residential area – your With its thriving and busy town centre, surrounded by on the edge of Attenborough Nature Reserve, the Marina neighbours may work shifts, have to get up early in the interesting areas of open space and countryside, there is BhaesesbteoennMsearvinina g the boating public for over 100 years with morning, or put children to bed early at night. something for everyone in Beeston from Shopping to the Arts, extensive Chandlery, Moorings and a Slipway. There is also Don’t forget Being a GooshdouNld eonilgy hbebhoelud roccasionally, preferably aPnldafrcoemsSpoofrtsIn&tOeurtdeosort Recreation to History & Heritage. a Bar and Coffee Shop which are open to the public. at the weekend, and finish between 23:00 and 23:30 to allow Listed below are just a number of places of interest and activity For further information & opening times contact: neighbours and other residents to sleep. They may be at in Beeston and surrounding area, that are well worth a visit! the on wHourksethpeanrteixets day and so require a good night’s sleep.  to advise your  neighbours and stick to an  Marina 0115 922 3168 agreed finish time. With a wide variety of retailers, from national names to a Located alongside the River Trent, unique range of independent local shops, Beeston caters Remgetminbveor lved in your local  Attenborough Nature Reserve is an for all shopping requirements. Furthermore, proposed major community – there are lots AarteteanobfogrroeuagthorNnaithuoreloRgiecsaelravne d redevelopment plans in the town centre will increase the of opportunities. Outdoor Recreation Shopping botanical interest, attracting a range of services on offer to shoppers and ensure that Do  take an interest in where variety of birds, waterfowl and Beeston remains a modern shopping destination. you live – it is your home wildlife including kingfishers, newts and stoats. and your neighbourhood too. The reserve is also a popular attraction for sailing, Do   use local businesses and shops – they welcome watersports, horse riding, fishing and walking. your custom. For further details about the Reserve, please contact: Probably the oldest building in  leave your bin on the street – it can block the way for Beeston, the Manor House was Dpeo ople with disabilities. The Old Ragged School, Brook Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EA MbuainltoirnHthoeusme id 16th century Tel: Web: History & Heritage  dump rubbish or leave outside your property or in the when Nicholas Streys III and Don’t The Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust garden – arrange for it to be taken away properly by calling his son John rebuilt the property. the Broxtowe Borough Council. Beeston Lock and Weir are no longer commercially used An east wing was later added in Don’t 0115 958 8242 www.wildlifetrust.org.uk  make the most of local but together with the canal into Nottingham the area is a the 18th century. services, businesses and other facilities, respect and have BfloeuersitsohninLgobckackwater for canal enthusiasts and a focal pride in your neighbourhood. point for outdoor recreation. The Parish Church was substantially rebuilt in 1843 by Gilbert Please enjoy living in this area, Scott on the site of earlier churches. Inside remnants of the Hills Park is the largest park in Broxtowe with nearly TeahreliPearrcihsuhrCcheusrcrhemofaSint,JnoohtnabthlyeaBfaopnttisfrt om about 1230. The in community/ 80 acres of attractive wood and parkland. It boasts a children’s churchyard also contains a Crimean War Memorial and the neighbourhood issues are becoming Bplraaymacroeate, wHoilolsdlPaanrdk walks,cricket pitch and pavilion, trim trail, former plague hole, which the parish records reveal was used a volunteer in the area you live? picnic area and car park, alongside the historic Bramcote Park to bury 138 bubonic plague victims. Walled Garden associated with the now demolished Bramcote GAForer mytotouirneingitnefroIenrmsvteaotd ilovnecod ntact: Hall. The Walled Garden also includes the Holocaust Memorial on or visit For further information on the – a sculpture by Holocaust survivor and artist Naomi Blake to their website history and heritage of Beeston commemorate National Holocaust Day. You can also volunteer through the University, for more Bpleeeassteonvis&itDthisetrwicetbCsivteicoSfothcieety For further information contact: BinefoersmtoantiVoonluemntaeielr Centre 0115 917 3395 Beeston & District Civic Society at www.beestonvolunteercentre.org.uk on [email protected] Broxtowe Borough Council Parks & ww.beeston12.freeserve.co.uk/civic Environment Manager 0115 917 7777 Rubbish and Recycling Police To find out more about the twin Pest Control bin scheme and what to do with For routine matters either your household rubbish contact: Broxtowe Borough Council offers visit or telephone: some free services, and olice Station Broxtowe Borough Council Beeston P www.broxtowe.gov.uk advice and information on pest Chilwell Road, control such as rats, mice and insects. Beeston, For more information visit Nottingham, www.broxtowe.gov.uk NG9 1EH Broadgate

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(Mon, Thurs, Fri 10am-1pm; or for non emergencies P Middle Street Tues 2pm-7pm) and without an appointment you can go to: Stapleford Walk in Centre Church Street, Stapleford Church Crime Prevention Nottingham NG9 8DB Avoid becoming a victim of crime by Tel: 0115 8754900 following a few simple steps – shut and lock windows and doors, smartwater Parking your property (laptops and mobiles There are a number of council run car especially) don’t leave your bin but parks in Beeston that are free to park in. Chilwell Road and shred bank statements and bills. Consumer Advice You are likely to get a fine if you park in the wrong place. orcement visit: For more advice on crime prevention For advice and information For more information on parking enf www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims on consumer issues www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/parkingenforcement /how-you-can-prevent-crime www.consumerdirect.gov.uk To find car parks in Beeston visit: www.broxtowe.gov.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau Transport If you are driving in the UK you must have For free help and advice on a valid licence, insurance and a MOT. Broxtowe College money worries and legal issues. Beeston Citizens Advice Bureau To find out about driving on a foreign licence as a student visit: High Road Chilwell Albion Street, Beeston www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/ Nottingham NG9 2PA DrivingInGbOnAForeignLicence Tel: 08701 264027 Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm Public Transport To find out about trains and buses or to plan a trip go to: www.triptimes.co.uk Fire Safety To find out about cycling in and around Beeston: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/environment/countryside/cycling There is a higher risk of fire Barton House This website provides top tips for cycling, in shared properties so make cycle paths in Nottinghamshire and rural rides. sure you’re safe, visit: www.firekills.gov.uk for more safety advice. Beeston Fire station 0115 943 0666 In an Emergency dial 999