Come and join us - We are recruiting! Following our fantastic league and cup successes this year, we are looking to grow our ambitious village Club. After winning our respective league, the Club won the Notts, Lincs, Derby Junior Cup at Buxton, beating Nottinghamshire Constabulary 24-20 in a … [Read more...]
Tilly the Tortoise Celebrates 80th Birthday
A tortoise who has enthralled and educated generations of visitors at the popular local family attraction where she lives, has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award to mark her 80th birthday. Tilly the Hermann’s Tortoise has been a beloved resident at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands in … [Read more...]
East Leake WI run a ‘Human Fruit Machine’!
In May, The East Leake WI welcomed back Linda Davey from Nottinghamshire Federation to lead the Annual Meeting and Resolution Debate. This is the chance for the members to have their say and contribute to the business and campaigning side of the WI. The group have enjoyed a full programme of … [Read more...]
Brookside Primary School awarded OPAL Platinum Status
Brookside Primary School in East Leake, has been awarded Platinum Status by the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Primary Programme - an honour reserved for schools across the world who demonstrate the very highest standards in outdoor play provision. Even more impressively, Brookside is one of … [Read more...]
Gotham Tennis Club open to new players
Gotham Tennis Club is holding an Open Weekend for anyone over 18 years interested in playing tennis in the village. This will be on Saturday 10th May from 1pm to 4pm and Sunday 11th May from 9am to midday at the Club on the Sports Arena off Nottingham Road. We will serve refreshments and play a … [Read more...]
East Leake Village Hall to celebrate turning 90 years old
East Leake Village Hall is turning 90 this year and as a part of the Halls celebrations they will be holding an afternoon tea and performance of ‘Village Hall Stories, from the book and beyond’ on Saturday 19th April 2025. The performance is the result of the village halls collaboration with … [Read more...]
East Leake WI listen to stories from a Wimbledon umpire
At the East Leake WI March monthly meeting, we were delighted to welcome Alan Gray MBE as our guest speaker who gave us a very interesting talk about his 25 years as a line judge and umpire at Wimbledon. Alan told us of his early interest in tennis and his roles at tennis tournaments in various … [Read more...]
School children gifted hi-vis vests to stay safe on roads
Pupils at Brookside Primary School in East Leake have received a donation of 35 hi-vis vests from David Wilson Homes to help ensure they remain visible and safe during their journeys to and from school. The vests will help children stand out to drivers and other road users, particularly during … [Read more...]
Housebuilder inspires young minds at local school
David Wilson Homes has arranged a storytelling session to enrich the lives of young minds at Brookside Primary School in East Leake, as part of National Storytelling Week. The annual event, observed nationwide from 1st to 9th February, celebrates the power of sharing stories and recognises the … [Read more...]
Highest water levels ever recorded at Meadow Park
The flooding of the village on Monday 6 January saw the highest water level ever recorded in Meadow Park with flooding just beyond the Bateman Road gate. Happily for the trees in the Arboretum the flood water subsided fairly quickly and therefore roots were not submerged for too long. However the … [Read more...]
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