Sutton Bonington
SB CAMPUS. As the new educational year gets under way at the Sutton Bonington campus of Nottingham University, it is confirmed that it is home to over 2,500 students from the Schools of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, which creates a place where it’s easy to get to know your fellow students and teaching teams, yet part of a wider global community.
The Sutton Bonington Campus encompasses world-leading laboratories and specialist facilities for studying biosciences and veterinary medicine.
Sutton Bonington is affectionately known as “SB” to those that study, work and live here, which defines the culture and atmosphere. ”It is a relaxed and friendly place where you’ll feel at home, with access to help and support when you need it” is a message put out to everyone.
It has the Guild which is the dedicated campus Students’ Union, run by students for students. They provide a varied calendar of events and student-led activities throughout the year, and there are over 40 societies based at the campus to get involved in, from music soc, dance and SB players to climbing, lacrosse and biking. You can join existing sports clubs and societies or start your own.
Of facilities, the campus, due to the continued investment, provides inspiring and dynamic spaces for those attending to study and learn.
From the University Farm, Centre for Dairy Science Innovation and animal small holdings, to the paperless Super Lab, specialist glasshouses and food processing facility, it has lots to offer and those who are part of it are assured they will find everything they need to enjoy student life and feel supported on Sutton Bonington Campus including the halls of residence, café, restaurant, bar, sports centre, library, chaplaincy and Student Services Hub, for welfare and support.
It’s easy to access other campuses using the free hopper bus that connects Sutton Bonington and University Park campuses, and the Nottingham tram network.
The Sports Centre is ideal for students, staff and members of the community based near the rural Sutton Bonington campus.
Opened in 2008, the sports centre houses top range training facilities and acts as the home for several Sutton Bonington student sports clubs.
Membership is also available at the Sutton Bonington sports centre for members of the public.
Facilities offered to users of the Sports Hall include a large sports hall (four badminton courts), two squash courts, snooker table, 30-station fitness suite, dance studio and bouldering wall. Outdoors has floodlit 3G rubber crumb pitch, grass training area, grass football pitch, grass rugby pitch, tennis courts and an outdoor gym.
SUTTON BONINGTON SHOW. Tuesday next week, February 21, is an important date for followers of Sutton Bonington Show, with its annual meeting being held in the Methodist Church schoolroom, with a 7.30pm start.
Chairman Chris Littledyke says everyone is welcome to attend the meeting and to show an interest in helping with the annual event, planned this year for Sunday, September 3.
Hundreds of people turn out for the show, not only from the village itself but from many of the other local villages. The organisers are always grateful for offers of help towards what is one of the major events for the village each year.
Plans are well in hand for the 2023 event some attractions are already booked. The show in its present form dates back to 1987 and is recognised as being the major event of its type in the area.
BONFIRE NIGHT CASH. Sutton Bonington Primary School have reported having raised approximately £6,500 from their Bonfire Night activities last November.
They have given thanks to everyone who supported the event by attending and the team of helpers who ensured it got under way. “We hope you had a brilliant time” is the message from the school.
The funds raised will go towards buying much-needed school equipment and resources, all of which will enhance the learning environment for the pupils. Two of the particular improvements made was the provision of a new oven for food lessons and a new notice board for displaying items of information for the public.
TURKEY/SYRIA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL. The Quorndon Village Life magazine has set up various collection points around Quorn for cash donations for the appeal, these can be found in Charnia Kitchen, Indy Hair, Quorndon Formal Hire, Od’Thorpe, Pretzels, Bradley’s, Libby’s, Stones Hair and The White Horse.
Your donations will be sent to The British Red Cross to help and assist those suffering this terrible calamity.
Give what you can, it will all help.
QUORN LIVE AND LOCAL. Quorn’s Live and Local shows kick off in 2023 on Saturday, February 18 at 7pm in the Village Hall with the fantastic Kelly Oliver.
Kelly is a superlative singer-songwriter, guitarist and harmonicist, steeped in the folk traditions. Her award-winning albums have dubbed her “a vital voice in British folk music” (Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2) and as an international rising star.
Kelly’s distinctive vocals, harmonica mastery and sparkling pop sensibility consistently wows audiences; her brand of old/new folk is a force with which to be reckoned. Sure to be a popular event and with capacity limited - book early!
Seating will be cabaret style so bring your own drinks and eats. Tickets, available now from Eventbrite or the Quorn Old School Café at £12.