Events
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Nottinghamshire’s big weekend for vaccinations
As part of Nottinghamshire’s Big Weekend for Vaccinations , walk-in Covid-19 jabs for all adults are available from Friday 25th to Monday 28th June 8am – 8pm in the nine vaccination sites below:
- Gamston Community Hall
Gamston Community Hall, Ambleside, Gamston, Nottingham, NG2 6PS - Forest Recreation Ground
Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6AQ - King’s Meadow Campus
(former Central TV studios), Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2NR - Richard Herrod Centre
Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1RL - Newark Showground
Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY - Ashfield Health Village
Portland Street, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7AE - Mansfield Wickes site
Former Wickes Shop, 134 Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, NG19 7AP - King’s Mill Hospital Vaccination Hub
Education Centre, King’s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4JL - Queen’s Medical Centre
Ward A44, A Floor, South Block of the QMC (21 on this map )
All those eligible for their first Covid-19 vaccine can walk into any of these vaccination with no booking required. Second doses are also available for anybody who had their first jab on or before 30th April. Find out more: Big Weekend for Vaccinations
There are also clinics offering walk-in vaccinations for anyone aged over 18 who hasn’t had their first dose at Retford Hospital Vaccination Centre 10.30am to 5pm on 26 June and at Newgate Medical Group in Worksop on 26 June 1.30-5pm and Sunday 27 June 9.30am-12.30pm. More info is available on the Bassetlaw CCG website .
These clinics are all part of a national campaign so anyone who lives outside of Nottinghamshire will be able to access a similar offer at their local vaccination centre – check with your local CCG for more information.
Please circulate this message with your family, friends and local networks.
- Gamston Community Hall
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Annual Town Meeting
To be held on Tuesday 01 June at 7pm in the Council Chamber at the Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham
The newly elected Mayor looks forward to welcoming and discussing all things Bingham related with fellow residents.
The capacity of the Council Chamber is limited to 15 to adhere with social distancing guidance. To aid accessibility the meeting will be live streamed: Bingham Town Council – YouTube
Please see the attached document for the agenda.
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Census Day
Visit census.gov.uk for further information.
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Bingham Civic Awards Nominations
Nominations can be made until 5pm on 30th November 2020
Our Civic Awards aim to recognise Bingham residents, or groups who have done something exemplary which deserves to be recognised because of its benefit to the local community, or which is a good demonstration of high ideals, behaviour, great acts of kindness, dedication, or effort and achievement that bring credit upon the town of Bingham.
About the Civic Awards
The Civic Awards use an ‘open’ nomination scheme. This means that anyone can nominate a resident or group within Bingham for an award.
There are not separate categories of awards or set number of awards in any specific year. The criteria below are not prescriptive, but simply guidance to help identify possible reasons why a nominee should be put forward.
Young Person
A young person or group who have made a positive contribution to the local community or demonstrated exceptional community spirit and civic responsibility.
Excellence in fields, not normally awarded in other ways; acts of bravery, kindness in helping others, outstanding care for others or improving their community.
Lifetime Achievement
An individual who, over a long period has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the community and those who live, work or learn in Bingham. This could include volunteering, community work, helping neighbours or carrying out exceptional deeds spanning a lifetime.
Community Involvement
Individuals or groups based in Bingham who have made a positive contribution to the local community, people who make an extra effort to bring the community together or those who go out of their way to help others or a charity in their own time.
Those who make an outstanding contribution to the community; whether it’s popping in on a neighbour every day, organising or supporting community groups or events, or improving the locality for the benefit of everyone.
Environment
Those who have made a significant difference to the conservation and protection of Bingham and its surrounding area’s natural environment.
Those people who work to celebrate or protect the environment we live in.
Someone who champions recycling, is passionate about protecting and conserving the environment or who is involved with an environmental project in Bingham.
Art and Culture
Work in the arts in a voluntary or professional capacity for anyone who has made an outstanding contribution within Bingham.
Imaginative work in any of the arts, such as drama, dance, music literature, the visual arts and crafts including photography and/or demonstrated good practice in the organisation of arts, projects and events. The nominee may be the star of the show or who works behind the scenes, helping to make it happen.
Sport
Outstanding sporting endeavour, whether playing, organising or contributing to local sports development or coaching.
Someone who has overcome adversity such as illness or disability to achieve a personal goal.
Someone who has given their time to working behind the scenes in Bingham’s local sporting clubs and groups.
When can nominations be made?
Nominations are welcomed from 1st October and nomination forms can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Nomination forms are also available from the Town Hall or by sending a request via e-mail to
If you have difficulty in understanding the form, please do let us know.
When is the closing date for nominations for the Civic Awards?
Nominations can be made until 5pm on 30th November 2020
They can be sent by e-mail to
or posted to: Bingham Town Council, The Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham, NG13 8ALHow will the winners of the awards be decided?
Following the deadline date all the nominations will be passed to the Civic Awards Panel, who will draw up a shortlist of finalists and select the winners.
Who forms the Civic Awards Panel?
The Civic Awards Panel is chaired by the Mayor and includes Councillors from the Community and Environment Committee.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners of the Civic Awards will be announced February 2021.
Important nomination information:
- A separate form must be completed for each nomination.
- Please ensure your applications are returned by 30th November 2020.
- Bingham Council will collate information for the sole purpose of evaluating the nominations for the Civic Awards.
- Information provided on the nomination form will only be disclosed to relevant council officers dealing with the Awards
and members of the Civic Awards Panel. - The names of each winner and reasons for their nomination will be disclosed to the press and other media. You should note that applications for the Awards will be kept for a period of three years.
- The Civic Awards Panel’s decision is final.
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Silver Sunday (cancelled)
Bingham Town Council are looking for the local community to support Silver Sunday on 4th October 2020. The Town Council would like to encourage local groups to arrange an event to support the older residents of Bingham.
It is a national day to pause and think about older people and celebrate their contribution to society. Events can be held to draw attention to the problem of loneliness amongst old people and provide an opportunity to bring generations together. “Older people” applies to anyone who identifies as an older person and events welcome people of all ages. More information can be found online at www.silversunday.org.uk .
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Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2020
Following the resolution by Council to sign the Annual Governance and Accountability Return at its meeting on Tuesday 28 July 2020, the Public Rights of Inspection period commences on Monday 03 August and ends on Monday 14 September 2020. Please see the attached documents for more information which includes a summary of your rights.
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Armed Forces Week
Armed Forces Week begins on Monday 22nd June; this is our national opportunity to celebrate the Armed Forces and the role they play in protecting the UK. Those who employ Reservists will be particularly interested in Wednesday 24thJune, which is Reserves Day , when we focus on the contribution made by our volunteer Reserves. In the absence of large, public events this year, we encourage you to share your Reserve stories as much as possible through the press and social media, as well as through internal communications. To make this as easy as possible, we have a Guide to supporting Reserves Day and some Resources for social media.
East Midlands RFCA will be publishing case studies and video interviews during Armed Forces Week and we ask you to follow and share, and tag us in your own social media so we can share. Our campaign will begin week commencing Monday 15th June with a short video montage message to trail Reserves Day and encourage people to take part in #SaluteOurForces.
Twitter: @east_mids_rfca
Facebook: EMRFCA
Instagram: @east_midlands_rfca
LinkedIn: East Midlands Reserve Forces
