Rushcliffe Borough Council has passed a motion to explore what action it can take to further reduce the threat of extinction of hedgehogs in the Borough. A Full Council meeting discussed the issue on July 1. It noted the alarming decline in the number of the animals nationally and considered … [Read more...]
Who wouldn’t want to work for me?!
Reesha Armstead is a local friendly and hardworking volunteer from East Leake. Below she talks about how vital support assistants are for individuals like herself who live with a disability. I live with my husband in Costock (near East Leake) and have two daughters. I’m someone who everyone seems … [Read more...]
East Leake Youth Group on a journey to raise funds for charity
They will walk (run, swim, cycle, paddle) 500 miles … and 1,500 more. The Youth Group at St Mary’s Church in East Leake are clocking up 2,000 miles to raise money for local charity, the Friary. Below the organiser explains more. This summer our youth group at St Mary’s are working together on a … [Read more...]
Local author releases book to raise money for children’s charity
A few months ago, the local news shared the story of an author from Barton in Fabis who had released a book titled Bush-Hog Tails. Each copy includes her own woodland illustrations and the proceeds from every sale goes to wildlife charities. So far, she has raised over £3,000. Victoria grew up … [Read more...]
Upcoming East Leake Challenge walks
Dennis Fox was a Parish Council member and keen walker who created a circular 17.75 mile walk around East Leake for the Millennium celebrations in 2000. Dennis named the walk "The East Leake Challenge" and he first led it on 18th June 2000. It is a circular route following the ridges which … [Read more...]
East Leake gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of East Leake Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what three of you said: Painting wild During lockdown, Jessica Spence from East Leake brought some colour and wildlife to a relative’s allotment by painting flowers … [Read more...]
The Leakey Pens go global
East Leake’s writers’ group, The Leakey Pens, have carried on with their meetings on Zoom throughout the pandemic. They continue to support each other to develop their work. March saw the release of a novel titled ‘Redemption’ written by S. D. Johnson, that owes its existence to the encouragement … [Read more...]
East Leake Traders say thank you to locals
The East Leake Traders Association would like to say a massive ‘Thank you!’ to East Leake residents for continuing to support our local businesses and tradesmen throughout lockdown. Thanks also to the traders who have worked so hard to stay open, including The Greengrocer, the Co-op, the hardware … [Read more...]
The East Leake Market returns
The East Leake Market returns, and the next instalment is due to take place on 14th May. You can look forward to a wide range of high-quality local produce, goods and refreshments on offer. Social distancing measures will be in place but the event will still be fantastic whilst following … [Read more...]
East Leake resident walks 100 miles non-stop for charity
Jonathan Marshall from East Leake will be walking non-stop for 100 miles in June to raise money for a charity close to his heart. Jonathan, who grew up in Costock, decided to embark on his 100-mile challenge so that he could do something special for Alzheimers Society after two of his family … [Read more...]
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