Works have started at Framework Knitters Museum, as its Grade II listed cottage and frameshop buildings receive a refurbishment. The £62,295 project will see external works carried out on the buildings, including repairs to the roofs and chimneys, replacing the gutters, and repointing the walls. … [Read more...]
Severn Trent gearing-up for £11m sewer improvement
Severn Trent is preparing to carry out an £11 million programme of sewer network improvements between Willoughby-on-the-Wolds and East Leake. Due to start in summer 2024, the project will upgrade 12 km of pipes, providing environmental improvements, helping to reduce the risk of sewer flooding and … [Read more...]
Local pupils taken on a storytelling adventure
In celebration of National Storytelling Week (30th January to 5th February), classic stories were brought to life for pupils at Carnarvon Primary School in Bingham, thanks to an event funded by David Wilson Homes. The school, which is located near the homebuilder’s Romans’ Quarter development in … [Read more...]
Homebuilder holds charity golf day at local venue
A charity golf day arranged by Nottinghamshire developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has raised over £13,500 for its Charity of the Year, Muted. Over 90 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and sub-contractors, took part in the tournament which was held at … [Read more...]
Leahurst Road Preschool ask themselves: ‘Who do I want to be?’
Before turning to the winter festive activities, the children at Leahurst Road Pre-School got their teeth into some engaging topics, including ‘Science Week’, Nursery Rhymes and learning about Autumn as a season. What better a time to observe all the changes that happen around us – like the … [Read more...]
Maximum £2 Single Bus Fares
Travelling by bus is now cheaper until the end of March 2023, thanks to a government funded Help for Households initiative. The maximum single fare for any journey is now £2 across all NCT services and all trentbarton services except for red arrow. The £2 single between Derby and Nottingham can … [Read more...]
Drama Group hires Hollywood actor to star in King Lear
West Bridgford Dramatic Society has landed a Hollywood Star to play King Lear in their next production. Hurry to buy tickets as this scoop is expected to mean a big increase in ticket sales. Well, that is at least, the premise of their next production “A Bunch of Amateurs”. Written by Nick … [Read more...]
The Power Of Now
Has anyone ever read 'The Power Of Now' by Eckhart Tolle? It's a wonderful book and one that could be really helpful in bringing about the change we so desperately need. Eckhart talks about how we as humans have done some pretty "insane" things throughout history (think world wars, bulldozing … [Read more...]
Playing Cards: The history, mystery, facts and myths
In the days before TV and computer games many families would gather around the table for a game of cards. Recalling those days, members of The East Leake & District Local History Society were fascinated to learn that playing cards were invented in China as far back as the 9th century. Their … [Read more...]
Local Woman Honoured
Karen Moore, was admitted as a Freeman of the Borough of Broxtowe at a special meeting of the Council on 14th December, for her lifelong dedication to support people with learning disabilities. Karen worked as part of the Broxtowe Community Learning Disability Team for over 30 years, supporting … [Read more...]
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