Does your daughter want to learn new skills and have fun? Start your daughter’s journey today with Girlguiding Beeston & Chilwell, we have lots of fun and adventurous activities for girls and young women. The 4th Chilwell Brownies are looking for new members (aged 7-10 years)! At Brownies, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Walking 80 miles for Mum’s 80th Birthday
A local fundraiser is walking 80 miles during March in memory of her mum, who died of a rare brain disease. Kerri Frost from Keyworth, Nottingham is taking on the 80 miles challenge for her mum, Diane, who died of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) in September 2022. Starting on 2 March, … [Read more...]
100-year-old shares her secret to a long life
To mark Carolie Howells’ milestone 100th birthday, her family and the independent living team at Epperstone Court, West Bridgford gave her a party like no other – attended by over 75 guests, live entertainment and a moving speech given by her son, Adrian. Born in Otley, Yorkshire, Carolie made … [Read more...]
Cherry Lane Bradmore celebrates 10th Anniversary
Value garden centre Cherry Lane Bradmore is celebrating its 10th anniversary as part of the Cherry Lane family. The past decade has seen Cherry Lane invest hundreds of thousands of pounds to create a bigger and better garden centre for customers to enjoy. To mark the occasion, Cherry Lane is running … [Read more...]
TWAM Project at St Mary’s East Leake – Update
At St Mary’s Church we wanted to do something positive which would make a real difference in the lives of real people. Ray Pates had links with a charity called TWAM - Tool With a Mission. They collect old tools, refurbish them and send them off to Africa in order that people can make a living and … [Read more...]
Five Years of Strolling in Meadow Park
In 2023, the Meadow Park Strollers Group are celebrating five years of weekly walks in East Leake’s Meadow Park. The group was set up in 2018 by Anne Rippon and her mother Beryl with the support of Friends of Meadow Park and Rushcliffe Move and Mingle. Numbers at the regular Thursday walk have … [Read more...]
Local man loses 20 stone in remarkable weight loss journey
Ashley Spendiff from East Bridgford realised he needed to make changes to his life when his weight reached 36 stone and he was diagnosed with diabetes in November 2021. After the loss of a close friend, Ashley's comfort eating became worse and he would eat at least five takeaways a week. His … [Read more...]
Good Companions – Reducing loneliness and social isolation
Over the last few months, Good Companions has continued to be busy with its’ five weekly Friendship groups (at Silverdale, Parkgate and Clifton Community Centres, Rivergreen Methodist Hub and Simone Gardens), Home Visiting and Phone Befriending. It has also been enjoying a wide range of social … [Read more...]
Scouts enjoy Winter Camp at Sherbrooke Campsite
Local Southwell Scouts & Explorers recently visited the Sherbrooke Campsite for their winter camp, where they participated in a series of fun activities. With over 35 scouts, explorers and leaders present, the group camped onsite for a night and enjoyed preparing and cooking chicken stew, … [Read more...]
The After 8 Quartet lift spirits of East Leake WI
We were delighted to welcome a magnificent turnout to our January meeting, including one new member and 4 visitors to enjoy an evening of entertainment with a sense of humour. The After 8 Quartet lifted our spirits with their performances of a variety of songs which ranged from their unique … [Read more...]