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Village turns Pink & Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week

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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

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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

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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...]

Colleagues take on local triathlon to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease

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A team of colleagues from British Gypsum were amongst 13 fighting fit fundraisers who took part in the East Leake Triathlon last weekend, raising money for local charity ‘Stand Against MND’.  Paul Freemantle, Greg Mitchell and Jason Gilbourne, all of whom work for the Company at its East … [Read more...]

Cherry Lane’s festive events selling out fast

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With less than three months to go until Christmas, value garden centre Cherry Lane is finding that shoppers are more keen than ever to secure tickets for this year’s festive events. While many event organisers across the country are having to cancel plans for Christmas, Cherry Lane is … [Read more...]

Think you may have COVID-19? Information on the current mobile testing units in our area

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With the current rise in Coronavirus cases across the county, a number of mobile testing units (MTUs) have been located across the area to improve testing facilities. If you think you may have symptoms such as a high temperature, a change to your sense of smell or taste or a new … [Read more...]

Meet, Greet and Eat project given funding by Reach Rushcliffe

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A volunteer group that includes those with learning disabilities and additional needs is the latest group to receive funding from Reach Rushcliffe providing vital food packages for elderly residents and those at risk of social isolation and loneliness.  The Meet, Greet and Eat project is … [Read more...]

Batman pays a visit to Gotham to surprise two lucky residents

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Batman surprises two lucky Gotham residents with the ultimate toy bundle ahead of Batman Day Ahead of Batman Day on Saturday 19th September, multi-category children's entertainment company, Spin Master, headed to Gotham in Nottinghamshire with the Caped Crusader himself to surprise two lucky … [Read more...]

The Key Health Club’s Reopening gets a Thumbs up from Members!

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The Key Health Club in Keyworth were delighted to reopen at the end of July after a 4 month closure due to lockdown rules. The team have implemented all the necessary government and industry guidelines to ensure the club remains safe but enjoyable for everyone with all the facilities (Gym, … [Read more...]