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...]
Further rapid COVID-19 home test collection dates available in East Leake
Households with primary school, secondary school and college age children, including childcare and support bubbles can again collect two free rapid COVID-19 tests per person in East Leake on Friday April 9 and Friday April 16. A community collect station will be in place at Gotham Road car park … [Read more...]
Keyworth Archers to practice in East Leake
Following discussions with the local Parish Council and the East Leake Playing Fields Charity Committee, Keyworth Archers are currently re-locating to East Leake Playing Fields on Costock Road. This is due to their present facility in Keyworth being re-developed. They are therefore offering the … [Read more...]
Nottingham City Transport Commemorates Closure of Gotham Garage
Nottingham City Transport has commemorated the closure of its Gotham Garage with the return of an original South Notts bus and donation of historic documents to the Nottinghamshire Archives. Opened in March 1926 when the South Notts Bus Company was formed by C T Dabell, the Gotham Garage became … [Read more...]
Local nurse publishes children’s poetry book
Jenny Carey, a nurse of fifteen years from East Leake, has recently published a children’s book titled, Fun Poems for Your Child – Feeding Your Child’s Imagination. Jenny works as a staff nurse at Leicester General Hospital. During her time as a student nurse, she began writing poems for every … [Read more...]
Rapid COVID-19 home tests available for collection in East Leake
Households with primary school, secondary school and college age children, including childcare and support bubbles can now collect two free rapid COVID-19 tests per person, per week on selected days in East Leake from March 25. A community collect station will be in place at Gotham Road car park … [Read more...]
Children’s book author donates proceeds to wildlife charities
Victoria Harwood from Barton in Fabis has self-published three children’s books from her series called 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 an incredible £3,000. Victoria grew up in … [Read more...]
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