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I'm your local representative and live here in NG6 Bulwell. This page brings together independent shops, local businesses, specialist services and a small number of local tradespeople, along with useful community information and events.
Delievered to homes in NG6 Bulwell EVERY MONTH
THE 3-INGREDIENT LOCAL RECIPE
Fry beef mince in a hot pan until crispy with a splash of soy sauce. Toss in a packet of straight-to-wok noodles and a big spoonful of crispy chilli oil. Stir fry for 2 minutes and top with chopped spring onions. Done!
Discover local businesses, offers and places worth knowing about. Supporting independent businesses helps keep our local community active.
Independent local takeaway serving freshly prepared food for collection and delivery.
📍 47 Main Street, Bulwell, NG6 8EQ
📞 0115 927 3841
OPENING HOURS
Mon–Sat: 11am–10pm
Sun: 4pm–9pm
Friendly local beauty salon offering a range of treatments in a relaxed setting.
📍 22 Highbury Road, Bulwell, NG6 9FE
📞 0115 975 6203
OPENING HOURS
Mon–Sat: 9am–6pm
Sunday: Closed
Reliable local cleaning service helping households and small businesses across NG6.
📍 Based in Bulwell, NG6
📞 0115 932 1187
OPENING HOURS
Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat: 9am–2pm
Independent local shop supplying everyday essentials, snacks, drinks and household products.
📍 8 Commercial Road, Bulwell, NG6 8HA
📞 0115 927 5519
OPENING HOURS
Mon–Sat: 7am–9pm
Sun: 8am–6pm
A MANICURE THAT LAST
Before applying your base coat, wipe your nails with a cotton pad soaked in white vinegar or rubbing alcohol. This removes natural surface oils that prevent nail polish from bonding properly. Apply your polish, seal the absolute tip of the nail edge, and you're good to go!
Your go-to local experts for major home and business needs. Skip the endless scrolling when a big job comes up. Our Business Spotlight features, services right on your doorstep, including:
We help local people move with confidence, whether you're buying your first home, selling a property or looking for the right place to rent. Our experienced team provides straightforward advice and personal support throughout the process.
We supply and install quality windows, doors and glazing solutions designed to improve the comfort, security and appearance of your home. From replacing a single window to upgrading your whole property, we provide a professional service from start to finish.
We offer a friendly local salon experience with a range of treatments to keep your nails looking their best. Whether you're preparing for a special occasion or simply treating yourself, our team is here to help you relax and enjoy your visit.
We love bringing great food and a welcoming atmosphere to our local community. Our menu offers freshly prepared dishes using quality ingredients, whether you're joining us for a quick meal, a family occasion or a relaxed evening with friends.
CAR TIP OF THE MONTH
Are your windscreen wipers leaving streaks or squeaking, even though they aren't torn? Before replacing them, grab a clean microfiber cloth or a paper towel soaked in rubbing alcohol or warm soapy water. Run it firmly along the rubber edge of the blades a few times to strip away hidden road grime and tree sap. Wipe dry, and your vision will clear instantly!
Useful ideas, inspiration and things worth knowing — with something new every month.
HOME TIP OF THE MONTH
Try mixing equal parts white vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle. Spray lightly, wipe with a clean cloth and finish with a dry microfibre cloth. Need new windows rather than a clean?
Every month, we'll hide one of our cards in a few NG6 Bulwell shop windows. Collect all the letters shown on the A7 cards to spell out a 4-letter word. Tell us the word and you could win a £25 M&S voucher!
This month's challenge: Find the hidden cards in the NG6 Bulwell shop windows and collect all four letters to spell a word. Tell us the word and where you found them using the form on the right.
WIN AN M&S £25 LOCAL VOUCHER
One correct entry will be selected at random each month, and the winner will be posted on the community board below. Good luck!
The locations change every month — so keep looking!
Rules: One entry per person. Only your first submission counts. Entrants must reside within the NG6 Bulwell area.
Deadline is November 20th and winners will be notified by 23rd Nov 2026
Check the NG6 Bulwell Community Noticeboard below for monthly winners. Good luck!
THE 10-SECOND CARPET TRICK
Rearranging your living room and left with ugly, crushed carpet divots where the sofa legs used to sit? Don't panic. Place a single ice cube directly inside the dent and let it melt completely over a few hours. The carpet fibers will slowly absorb the water and swell back up. Once dry, give it a quick flick with a regular kitchen fork or your vacuum nozzle to completely erase the mark!
When you need a job doing, it can be useful to know who is available locally. We keep this section deliberately small and only feature a limited number of local businesses. Contact them directly using the free options below:
Electrician
Fully qualified local electrician covering all domestic and light commercial work across Nottingham.
Company name: NG6 Electrical Services
First name: Paul
Address: 12 Main Street, Bulwell
Tel: 07999 123456
Email: paul@ng6electrical.co.uk
Part P: NAPIT
Plumber
Experienced local plumber for bathrooms, kitchens, leaks and full installations.
Company name: Bulwell Plumbing Hub
First name: Daniel
Address: 8 Commercial Road, Bulwell
Tel: 07812 654321
Email: info@bulwellplumbing.co.uk
Gas & Heating
Boiler servicing, repairs, installations and full central heating systems.
Company name: Bestwood Heating Specialists
First name: Mick
Address: Unit 4, Bestwood Business Park
Tel: 0115 975 8822
Email: service@bestwoodheating.co.uk
Gas Safe No: 453871
Builder
Extensions, renovations, brickwork and all general building projects.
Company name: Robin Hood Builders
First name: Roger
Address: 22 Bestwood Road, Bulwell
Tel: 07955 778899
Email: builds@robinhoodbuilders.co.uk
Roofer
New roofs, repairs, flat roofs and guttering across the NG area.
Company name: Apex Roofing Nottingham
First name: Gary
Address: 5 Moor Bridge Road, Bulwell
Tel: 0115 927 1133
Email: info@apexroofingng.co.uk
Painter & Decorator
Professional painting and decorating for homes and small businesses.
Company name: Pristine Decorating
First name: Chris
Address: 17 Arnold Road, Bestwood
Tel: 07890 334455
Email: paint@pristinedecorating.co.uk
Handyman
No job too small – from flat-pack assembly to general home repairs.
Company name: The Bulwell Handyman
First name: Keith
Address: Based in Ravensworth Road, Bulwell
Tel: 07911 889900
Email: keith@thebulwellhandyman.co.uk
Gardener
Regular garden care, lawns, hedges and seasonal tidy-ups.
Company name: Bestwood Green Gardens
First name: David
Address: Covering Gainsford Crescent & Surrounding Areas
Tel: 07876 112233
Email: davy@bestwoodgreengardens.co.uk
Plasterer
High-quality plastering, skimming and external rendering.
Company name: Smooth Wall Plastering
First name: Ronald
Address: 9 Lowberry Avenue, Bulwell
Tel: 07933 556677
Email: plaster@smoothwallng.co.uk
Blind Fitter
Supply and professional fitting of all types of blinds and curtains.
Company name: Bulwell Blind Fix
First name: Ron
Address: 142 Mansfield Road, Nottingham
Tel: 0115 927 9988
Email: fit@bulwellblindfix.co.uk
Website: www.bulwellblindfix.co.uk
THE ULTIMATE KITCHEN FOIL HACK
Don't throw away those dull kitchen scissors that chew through paper instead of cutting it! Grab a sheet of ordinary aluminum kitchen foil and fold it over three or four times so you have a thick strip. Take your blunt scissors and make 8 to 10 rapid snips straight through the folded foil. The friction acts like a micro-hone, instantly smoothing out microscopic burrs and sharpening the blades.
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The Bestwood & Bulwell Foodbank centre at St Mary's Church is calling for urgent winter donations. As local demand rises in the run-up to the cold holiday season, please consider dropping off ambient essentials, tinned foods, or toiletries to help support struggling households across the NG6 area.
Come explore the newly completed, sustainable Eco Rooms at Bulwell Forest Garden! The community green space is open weekly for environmental workshops, volunteer gardening slots, and our popular local social lunch club. It is a brilliant way to learn about nature, meet neighbors, and improve local wellbeing.
Support local independent talent at our community hub craft market! Whether you are hunting for unique handmade jewelry, local artwork, custom home decor, or sweet treats, come browse a great selection of stalls from creative neighbors. Refreshments are available on-site, and parking is completely free.
Help transform our everyday commute! The local volunteer gardening network is seeking community helping hands for our station improvement sessions. No prior green-thumb experience is required—simply turn up to help plant seasonal flowers, tidy the planters, and keep our neighborhood transport hubs bright, welcoming, and biodiverse.
ELECTRICIAN TIP OF THE MONTH
Overloaded extension leads are one of the biggest causes of winter house fires. Never plug high-draw appliances like kettles, space heaters, or washing machines into a multi-way extension lead—they should always go straight into a main wall socket!
Our Area Local - Buy • Sell • FREE Ads
Got an item to sell for £5 or less? Bulwell residents can advertise unwanted items FREE for 7 days. Just tap our WhatsApp button below to send us a clear photo, a brief description, and your contact details. We'll verify your listing and upload it to the marketplace for free!
Great little starter balance bike for a toddler. Scratches on the framework from general outdoor garden play, but tyres, seat, and handle grips are in perfect working order. Ideal cheap driveway toy for getting them ready for a real bicycle. Collection near Bulwell Hall Park. Price: £5
Five genuine clay terracotta plant pots in various sizes. Fully cleaned up, free of soil, and ready for spring garden potting. No cracks or deep frost chips. Perfect for growing herbs or window displays. Collection near Bulwell High Street. Price: £4
Three recent bestselling thriller hardback books in excellent, uncreased condition. Read once from a smoke-free and pet-free home. Titles include the latest releases from Lee Child and Richard Osman. Perfect for a cozy weekend read. Price: £3
Classic cream mechanical kitchen weighing scales with a removable silver metal pan. Weighs accurately in both pounds/ounces and grams. Clear glass dial face with no cracks. Still works perfectly for home baking or looks great as a kitchen shelf prop. Price: £5
THE SILK PILLOW HAIR HACK
Waking up with wild, frizzy hair or tangled knots that take ages to brush out in the morning? The culprit is likely your standard cotton pillowcase. Cotton creates rough friction against your hair cuticles as you toss and turn, stripping away natural moisture and causing breakage. Swapping to a smooth silk or satin pillowcase allows your hair to glide effortlessly over the surface, keeping your morning style smooth, shiny, and completely frizz-free!