East Leake Academy, part of Diverse Academies, today saw students and staff celebrating another outstanding set of A Level results. As the sixth form centre goes from strength to strength, students achieved a 100% pass rate yet again, with an average grade score of B. One in five students … [Read more...]
National success for Wenlo RDA riders
Ten riders from Wenlo Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) group, which is based at Normanton-on-Soar, competed at the RDA National Championships at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire. This year is the 50th anniversary of RDA and a special opening parade was held in the presence of the RDA’s … [Read more...]
Gotham Village Cricket Club celebrates 60th anniversary
It’s 60 not out for the popular Gotham Cricket Club. Established in 1959 with just 20 members, the club now provides opportunities to learn and compete in the game for 96 children aged under 16 and over 40 adults. Players and visiting teams will launch the 60th celebrations with the annual Arthur … [Read more...]
Gotham Park project gives a small park a big makeover
Plans to create a new park for the village of Gotham have finally come to fruition. The journey has taken two and a half years, which started when a small voluntary group of parents and grandparents came together in March 2017 to start this major project. The six ladies have managed to raise … [Read more...]
Heritage Trust reclaims historically-important lamppost
A local heritage trust has salvagedan historically-important lamppost from a disused plot of land in West Bridgford, thanks to the assistance of Simons Developments Limited. The company, which hopes to bring a Lidl store and mixed-use development providing new homes and jobs to the Wilford Lane … [Read more...]
Cup final win for East Leake Bantams Under-9s
East Leake Bantams Under-9s are celebrating after securing victory in the YEL Cup final by beating Selston, a youth team from the division above them. Finlay Hunt converted a perfect cross by Arthur Benskin to put the Bantams ahead at half-time, before Selston levelled following a goalmouth … [Read more...]
Wenlo RDA riders celebrate competition success
It has been a very busy few months for the horses and riders from Wenlo Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) group who have taken part in regional competitions, with many riders qualifying to compete in the RDA National Championships. Four riders from the group, which is based at Meadow School … [Read more...]
Elms Farm Costock puts Nottinghamshire on the map at food & farming awards
One of our very own small businesses is starting to make its’ mark on the world of farming & food in more than one area. Elms Farm Costock has recently been nominated for two of this year’s Countryside Alliance Awards. One for Best Butchery and the second for the Clarissa Dickson Wright Special … [Read more...]
Recycled Time crowned Young Enterprise East Midlands winners
East Leake Academy student company Recycled Time have gone one step further in a national business competition, after being awarded the Young Enterprise East Midlands ‘Company of the Year’ accolade at an awards presentation at Nottingham Trent University. The team’s success comes after recently … [Read more...]
Community litter picking group praised as High Street Heroes in East Leake
A community group have been praised as High Street Heroes for their work litter picking around their local shops, cafes and restaurants to help keep their village tidy. The East Leake Tidy Team use social media to help co-ordinate their services and ensure volunteers have access to all the … [Read more...]