Essential traders are still open and there’s still many more outlets offering safe takeaway and delivery options just like some of the great businesses in East Leake.Rushcliffe Borough Council is reminding local consumers to ‘Shop Local Shop Safe’ in a campaign dedicated to the safe shopping … [Read more...]
Homebuilder invests over £1.5 million on return to East Leake
More than £1.5 million will be invested in East Leake and its surrounding areas thanks to an upcoming David Wilson Homes development.Having previously provided a new community in the village at its Kingston Banks development, the housebuilder is returning to the area with a contribution as … [Read more...]
Pedestrians in East Leake enjoy newly resurfaced footways
Residents and pedestrians in East Leake are enjoying newly surfaced pavements following a major scheme to resurface a footway in the Rushcliffe village.The scheme is the latest in a £26.54 million to improve local roads and other highway assets, reflecting Nottinghamshire County … [Read more...]
Man raises an astonishing £40K for charities that support him
Hospice supporter and patient Sam Perkins has raised £40K for Nottinghamshire Hospice and Motor Neurone Disease research.Sam, a triathlete who was diagnosed with MND in 2018, aged just 37, set up his own charity with his wife Emma to help others with Sam’s condition.Although lockdown scuppered … [Read more...]
East Leake announces annual Community award winner
October and November saw the residents of East Leake Voting for their Community Award Winner for 2020.This award is given in recognition of people or groups who have made a significant contribution to village life during the past 12 months. Previous winners have been Mel Roper, Kevin Shaw … [Read more...]
East Leake Twilight Christmas market
The East Leake Market returns for a Twilight Christmas special on Friday 11thDecember.Find your extra special Christmas gifts and food at the East Leake Christmas Market this month and support your local independent makers and traders.The Christmas Market will run from 3pm – 8pm to … [Read more...]
12-year-old boy wins competition to have poem published
12-year-old Scott Belshaw from East Leake has been recognised for his inspiring poem after winning a competition to have it published in a Young Writers book.The book titled, ‘Through Their Eyes 2020 – Future Voices’ is an annual publication that showcases young writer’s work. Each year the … [Read more...]
Village turns Pink & Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week
Following their heartbreaking loss a few years ago, resident Julie Oldwilll gained the support of locals and turned East Leake Pink and Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week.Back in 2015 they were given support by local charity Forever Stars. The help received became invaluable to the … [Read more...]
Nottingham goes from Tier 3 to National lockdown in less than a week
On Saturday 31st October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced there will be a 2nd UK National Lockdown from Thursday 5th November.On Friday 30 October, Nottingham was moved into ‘Very High’ Tier 3 restrictions. These measures were taken due to the county’s dramatic rise in Coronavirus … [Read more...]
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire moves into Tier 3 high restrictions for Covid-19
All nine councils have now agreed that Nottingham and Nottinghamshire should move together into Tier 3 restrictions for the city and the county following discussions between Government and Council Leaders.The ‘Very High’ alert measures come into force at one minute past midnight on Friday 30 … [Read more...]