Members of The East Leake & District Local History Society were given an insight into one of the most exciting archaeological findings of recent times, here in the East Midlands, when Peter Liddle, former County Archaeologist for Leicestershire, gave an interesting talk on The Rutland Roman … [Read more...]
East Leake WI sworn to secrecy about ‘whodunit’!
East Leake WI were delighted to welcome 3 new members and 4 visitors to our October meeting as a result of our efforts to spread the word that, while we embrace the traditional values of the WI, we are shaped by our local members and the lovely village community in which we live. It has been … [Read more...]
Friends of Meadow Park – November update
A very good turnout of volunteers enabled a lot of work to be completed on the working morning in October. One group dug up the three trees in the Arboretum that have died and enlarged the holes so that new trees can be planted at the end of November/beginning of December. The Downy Birch, Sweet … [Read more...]
ELAPs Christmas Panto
Christmas is coming and that means East Leake Amateur Players (ELAPs) are gearing up for their annual Christmas panto. This year it’s “Goldilocks And The Three Bears” written by Annette McQuillan. Join in the fun as Goldilocks and her friends battle an evil queen and her sinister ally. Cheer … [Read more...]
Friends of Meadow Park – October update
There was a break in at our store in the Parish Depot between the Friday evening and Monday evening (16th–19th September) where all our new battery electrical equipment - made by EGO was taken, this consisted of: Leaf Blower • Power Head unit • Hedge trimmer attachment • Brush Cutter … [Read more...]
Postman Pat comes to East Leake
You wouldn’t expect a history talk to begin with a cartoon, but the East Leake & District Local History Society meeting began with Postman Pat & His Black and White Cat! The talk was on “The Robins and the History of the Post Office”, Robins being the nickname for postmen in the 1800s … [Read more...]
Local residents race to see Tour of Britain
Thousands of local residents and visitors lined the streets to support and encourage the Tour of Britain cyclists for Stage 5 of the race. September 2022 saw the third running of the race in the borough which passed through the streets of Rushcliffe before travelling north through the county … [Read more...]
Retired local completes tandem skydive in aid of Parkinson’s UK
On Sunday 28th August, 77-year-old Sue Simons, took part in a tandem skydive at Langar Airfield in aid of Parkinson’s UK. After the original date was amended due to bad weather, Sue was itching to get up into the sky and a number of Sue’s friends and family travelled to watch and support … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy afternoon cruising on the River Trent
Our September meeting started with a minutes silence being observed as a mark of thanks and respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a WI member for over 70 years and the ultimate inspiring woman. A tribute from East Leake WI has been entered in the National WI book of condolence and members … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire woman takes on London Marathon for children’s charity
A Nottinghamshire woman will take part in the iconic TCS London Marathon next month in support of women, children and families. Lisa Pitt, aged 41, is running for Parents And Children Together (PACT), a charity that provides outstanding adoption services, specialist therapeutic support and … [Read more...]
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