East Leake Women’s Institute’s last meeting saw members joined by five new visitors for a very enjoyable talk from Peter Tyldesley, director of the Bradgate Park Trust. Bradgate Park is a site of special scientific interest for its wildlife habitats, geological importance and historical … [Read more...]
U3A’ s visit to British Gypsum Mine
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a group of retired and semi-retired people who wish to pursue their hobbies or interests. Recently, some of the Soar Valley U3A went down the East Leake gypsum mine and found that it really is as big as they say it is. It stretches for … [Read more...]
Positive Futures programme makes its mark in East Leake
Over the past few years, Trent Bridge Community Trust’s Positive Futures programme has successfully undertaken numerous community pride projects around Rushcliffe and beyond. Primarily, these aim to engage identified young people in physical improvements selected by their local … [Read more...]
Developers commit to give students work placements
Nottinghamshire developers Barratt Homes North Midlands and David Wilson Homes East Midlands have committed to giving 65 local students work placements out on building sites. This comes thanks to a new partnership between the developers, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and … [Read more...]