fish-and-chip shops, two Indian takeaways and a pizza takeaway. Keyworth is home to the headquarters of the British Geological Survey, located since 1976 on the site of the former Mary Ward Teacher Training College on Nicker Hill in the North-Eastern quadrant of the village. The college opened in 1968 and was a Roman Catholic institution founded by the Loreto Sisters, also known as the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Wolds Wine Estate is an artisan vineyard and glamping lodge site located about 1 mile from the village centre. Well-known residents and former residents The former Labour MP, Ed Balls, grew up in Keyworth and attended Crossdale Drive Primary School. Sam Oldham Olympic bronze medallist, team gymnastics competitor in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Currently residing in Keyworth. Professor Melanie Leng MBE, Chief Scientist at the British Geological Survey and Director of the Centre for Environmental Geochemistry. Currently residing in Keyworth. See also Keyworth Rugby Club References External links Keyworth and District Local History Society Villages in Nottinghamshire Civil parishes in Nottinghamshire Rushcliffe