2020 promises to be a very exciting year for the Leakey Pens, East Leake’s writing group. The creativity in the group is really buzzing and members are preparing new material for the East Leake Cultural Festival in September. Two members have just launched new publications and there are three … [Read more...]
East Leake writer publishes first book
After 20 years of consideration and development, East Leake writer, Chris Garbett, has finally brought together and published his collection of fables called How it Came to Pass. This book of fables is a fascinating series of short stories examining creation and the development of species, … [Read more...]
Harry Carlton Facebook Group whipping up a storm of nostalgia
A Harry Carlton School Veterans Facebook group has provided an unexpected phenomenon as locals and ex pupils of the former school from around the world have flocked to the page in their droves. Just over one month ago, former Harry Carlton Comprehensive school pupil, Mark Lindsay, came up with an … [Read more...]
April update from the Friends of Meadow Park
Meadow Park has seen several instances of flooding over the autumn/winter months. We expect the park to be flooded every now and then as it is on the flood plain. What we do not expect, or like, is the fact that the water flooding into the park is polluted. For several weeks earlier this year … [Read more...]
From grassland to meadow – A nature recovery success story
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and staff from British Gypsum have been collaborating for many years but work over the past 12 months will really support nature’s recovery thanks to the transformation of a barren grassland area in to a wildflower meadow adjacent to the charity’s Bunny Old Wood. A … [Read more...]
Organisations and individuals support county’s Coronavirus efforts
Nottinghamshire County Council, working alongside the seven district and borough councils, yesterday (Thursday 2nd April) launched Phase Two of the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub. The Hub has been designed to offer advice and support to communities over the … [Read more...]
Rainbows helps NHS during coronavirus crisis
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is to support the NHS during the current coronavirus crisis. The Loughborough-based hospice will now be looking after children and young people from Leicester’s Children’s Hospital to help relieve strains on the NHS by freeing up its … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe MP pushes for new £12m East Leake Health Centre
Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards has submitted proposals to ministers over funding a new £12 million health care centre and community hub at East Leake. The plan is to replace the current not-fit-for-purpose healthcare facility with modern high-quality accommodation and relocate the library, social … [Read more...]
Friends of Meadow Park March 2020
The working morning on Saturday 8th February was very productive. We planted 15 rowan trees (supplied by RBC) and one ash tree in Gibson Field, near the railway embankment. The hazel in Gibson Field was coppiced and the blackthorn near the outdoor gym was pruned. The bird boxes were checked, and … [Read more...]
ELAPS drama group
It's going to be a busy year for ELAPs - East Leake's award-winning Drama Group. Already in production are an Adult May Play; "Skeg & Chips" about a quarrelsome family taking a summer break in Nottingham's favourite seaside resort. The Juniors' Group is working on "Attack Of The Mega-Blast … [Read more...]
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