The speaker at the East Leake WI November meeting was Helen Cox, who gave a talk and video demonstration on the ‘Art of Pyrography’. This is a technique using heat to create designs on wood. Helen explained that her background is in science and would not class herself as an artist. When the Covid … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2025
Home baking business brings community together
A resident at David Wilson Homes’ The Skylarks development in East Leake has turned her passion for baking into a small business that’s bringing smiles across the community. Lianne Pople (39), alongside her partner Aaron Dawson (38), have set up The Little Bakehouse from their rented four bedroom … [Read more...]
WBOS celebrate their 80th musical production with Kiss Me, Kate
West Bridgford Operatic Society (WBOS) celebrate their 80th musical production by returning to The Squire Performing Arts Theatre from 17-21 February 2026 with the beloved musical Kiss Me, Kate. Rehearsals are well under way and the cast and creative team are very excited to be performing another … [Read more...]
Trent Bridge Head Groundsman Steve Birks to retire
Nottinghamshire's long-serving Head Groundsman, Steve Birks, is to retire in January following a 28-year career at Trent Bridge. Having joined the club from Derbyshire in 1997, Birks has been consistently recognised as among the finest groundsmen in the game. His accolades include multiple … [Read more...]
Prickly patients receive cash boost from global packaging firm
A local charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating hedgehogs has received a welcome boost thanks to a £1,000 donation from global packaging firm, The Wilkins Group. The Beeston-based charity called Hedgepigs, founded by Deborah Brown in 2018, has used the funds to purchase an ultrasound … [Read more...]
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance plans for new local base
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) Charity has submitted a planning application for a site in Edwalton, Nottingham. Located just south of the A52/A606 roundabout at Edwalton, the site has been pledged as a gift to the charity by local benefactor Mr. Brian Wells, subject to securing … [Read more...]
Disabled West Bridgford girl up for ‘Young Person’ Award
A seven-year-old deafblind girl has been shortlisted for a national charity’s ‘Young Person of the Year’ Award in recognition of the incredible progress she’s made in recent years, learning to eat, sign and speak. Charlotte Walker was diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome, which affects all of her … [Read more...]
RBC awards over £2,000 for cooking and peer support sessions
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has awarded over £2,000 from its Community Wellbeing Fund to help deliver inclusive family cooking sessions and peer support activities for families of young people with special educational needs (SEND). The free sessions organised by SEND Parents and Carers … [Read more...]
Community Panto Reaches 75 Annual Shows
Hoist the main sail and climb the rigging, the Pearson Centre for Young People is preparing to set sail for Smugglers’ Cove to bring all the landlubbers of Beeston a rip-roaring panto, Treasure Island. The Centre has a long history of performance, with the 17th Nottingham Boys’ Brigade first … [Read more...]
RBC awards £5,000 to support free football sessions
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has awarded £5,000 from its Community Wellbeing Fund to support the delivery of free football sessions to help build young people’s confidence and participation in sport. RBC allocated the grant to Nottingham Forest Community Trust who run the Premier League Kicks … [Read more...]