In June, East Leake Basketball Club celebrated its two year anniversary! Formed by East Leake residents in 2022 with the purpose of providing a fun and welcoming environment for local people to play basketball, its players are aged 16-50+ with a range of abilities and experience. “We’re lucky to … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy a ‘flying visit’ from Coleen Hempson
In June, a large number of members and three visitors welcomed Coleen Hempson who gave a very interesting and informative talk about East Midlands Airport. It was fascinating to hear about how the airport had grown over the years from a humble airstrip to the international passenger and cargo … [Read more...]
Gotham Remembers publication to benefit Charity
A record of the Gotham men who fought and died in the first World War has been published by Gotham Parish Council with proceeds being donated to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Gotham Remembers is a compilation of eleven articles researched by a small band of village residents in 2014 to … [Read more...]
Inspiring students: East Leake Academy’s enrichment programme
At East Leake Academy, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom. Our post 16 enrichment programme is a testament to this belief, offering students a wealth of opportunities to grow, learn, and prepare for their future careers. From the adrenaline rush of sports to the creativity of … [Read more...]
Events aplenty for the East Leake WI!
This May we were pleased to welcome back Linda Davey from Nottinghamshire Federation to lead our Annual Meeting and Resolution Debate. This is the chance for members to have their say and contribute to the business and campaigning side of the WI. We have enjoyed a full programme of monthly … [Read more...]
Students Aid Antibiotic Discovery and Excel in Chemistry Olympiad
East Leake Academy is thrilled to announce that our year 12 students are actively participating in a pioneering citizen science project aimed at discovering new antibiotics. As part of this initiative, students have been diligently swabbing various environments where bacteria naturally thrive and … [Read more...]
May Day Celebration return bigger and better than ever!
The 2nd East Leake Scouts May Day Celebration returned again this year and it was bigger and better than ever! The sun shone all afternoon as people enjoyed lots of entertainment from the main arena and side stalls alike. Particular highlights were the Viking reanactments by Krigsvin … [Read more...]
Drama Students Shine in High School Musical Performance
With a burst of energy and a flurry of applause, East Leake Academy’s drama students recently captivated audiences with their electrifying performance of High School Musical. Held during the final week of term in March, the show was met with effusive praise from both the audience and the wider … [Read more...]
Local man to run London Marathon for RNID
On Sunday 21st April, East Leake resident Graeme Smith will be taking on the mammoth task of running 26.2 miles in the London Marathon. Many athletes will be raising money for charity and Graeme is no different as he’ll be running for the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID). A charity … [Read more...]
Local pupils enjoy planting at Meadow Park for ‘kindness day’
On Friday 23rd February, Lantern Lane Primary School enjoyed a ‘kindness day’ when pupils went into the village to give thank you cards to local businesses. In Meadow Park a group of pupils planted primroses, honeysuckle, foxgloves and dog violets. Originally these flowers were to be planted in … [Read more...]
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