On Wednesday 20th September the East Leake & District Local History Society will resume monthly meetings after the summer break with a talk by Adrian Gray about The Mayflower Pilgrims. Our current 74 members will receive email invitations to renew their annual subscription. Visitors are … [Read more...]
Hard work of local students recognised on GCSE results day
Students at East Leake Academy (ELA), part of Diverse Academies Trust, were able to celebrate their hard work as they collected their GCSE results. Many students were overcome with joy as they opened their letters, with the year 11s collectively achieving a superb set of exam results. Overall, 69% … [Read more...]
Ratcliffe on Soar power station site granted planning permission
Ratcliffe on Soar power station site has received Local Development Order (LDO) planning permission status that could fast-track new investment, green industry and business projects and potentially create thousands of permanent highly-skilled jobs. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Full Council meeting … [Read more...]
East Leake pub extension gets green light
East Leake pub extension gets green The new owners of a previously-vacant pub in East Leake – has received planning approval for an extension and refurbishment to its dining area and kitchen including an exciting new permanent marquee, with the help of planning consultancy Marrons. The Bulls Head, … [Read more...]
What’s in a name? The history behind some village street names
Many street names in East Leake follow a theme such as trees, birds or flowers. Other roads, particularly in the older parts of the village, have names rooted in local history. Here are some examples. Bateman Road: Rev. John Bateman was Rector of Leake 1836-1882. The adjacent road names are … [Read more...]
The History of East Leake Station….. A model station?
The last East Leake History Society meeting of the season drew in an audience of almost 80 people many of whom were visitors, when local man Phil Sharpe gave an illustrated talk on the history of the former East Leake railway station. Interestingly only three people in the audience had lived in the … [Read more...]
Thank You – Now on with the Work
From your Independent Councillors for Leake Ward. Well, I won’t lie, the last few months have been rather hectic! After the votes were counted and the results announced on Friday 5 May 2023, each successful candidate (now Councillor) was handed am envelope of important dates and … [Read more...]
A touch of summer with local Flower Lovers Club
At Loughborough Flower Lovers Club next meeting, Beverley Short will present a flower arranging demonstration entitled “A touch of summer”. Beverly is an experienced and well known floral demonstrator who has exhibited at RHS Malvern, winning both gold and runner up in the Best in Show awards. … [Read more...]
We Can Build: Homebuilder donates books to local school
Brookside Primary School in East Leake has received a donation of 35 educational books written by graduates on David Wilson Homes’ ASPIRE Programme. The book, named ‘We Can Build’, takes readers on the journey of building a house through the various professions in the housebuilding … [Read more...]
East Leake WI members have their say
In May we were delighted 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...]
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