At our January meeting Ann Featherstone gave an interesting talk on the history of pantomime. Originating in Italy, Panto is now predominantly a British phenomenon. Although sometimes staged in a few other countries, no-one likes a Panto quite like the Brits - and the Americans are totally … [Read more...]
TWAM Project at St Mary’s East Leake – Update
At St Mary’s Church we wanted to do something positive which would make a real difference in the lives of real people. Ray Pates had links with a charity called TWAM - Tool With a Mission. They collect old tools, refurbish them and send them off to Africa in order that people can make a living and … [Read more...]
Five Years of Strolling in Meadow Park
In 2023, the Meadow Park Strollers Group are celebrating five years of weekly walks in East Leake’s Meadow Park. The group was set up in 2018 by Anne Rippon and her mother Beryl with the support of Friends of Meadow Park and Rushcliffe Move and Mingle. Numbers at the regular Thursday walk have … [Read more...]
The After 8 Quartet lift spirits of East Leake WI
We were delighted to welcome a magnificent turnout to our January meeting, including one new member and 4 visitors to enjoy an evening of entertainment with a sense of humour. The After 8 Quartet lifted our spirits with their performances of a variety of songs which ranged from their unique … [Read more...]
Severn Trent gearing-up for £11m sewer improvement
Severn Trent is preparing to carry out an £11 million programme of sewer network improvements between Willoughby-on-the-Wolds and East Leake. Due to start in summer 2024, the project will upgrade 12 km of pipes, providing environmental improvements, helping to reduce the risk of sewer flooding and … [Read more...]
Playing Cards: The history, mystery, facts and myths
In the days before TV and computer games many families would gather around the table for a game of cards. Recalling those days, members of The East Leake & District Local History Society were fascinated to learn that playing cards were invented in China as far back as the 9th century. Their … [Read more...]
The Village Show 2022 donate towards Playing Fields Charity
The committee of the Village Show 2022 have donated £1,500 to the Playing Fields Charity (Costock Road Pavilion). The cheque was presented to Alex Cufflin, the treasurer of the Charity. The committee of 6, Alison Handley, Jenny Britt, Debbie Andeton, Babs Perkins, Gill Burbidge and Debby Slade, … [Read more...]
Happy days as young couple secure first home and get engaged on the same day!
A young couple in East Leake celebrated getting their first home by getting engaged on the day they moved in. Liam Hainsley and partner Sophie moved into their home on at Plaform Housing’s Kestrel Fields development in November last year. They got it through shared ownership with Platform … [Read more...]
Pupils reconnect with nature thanks to support from British Gypsum
A £3,000 donation from local business British Gypsum has helped Costock C of E Primary School build a new outdoor learning area for pupils. The school, which is just over two miles away from the manufacturer’s East Leake site, lacked a sufficient outdoor space to shelter pupils from both the rain … [Read more...]
Have a further say on amended plans for Ratcliffe on Soar power station site
Following consultation earlier this year, residents and interested parties are invited again to have their say on the latest plans for the Ratcliffe on Soar power station site. A draft Local Development Order (LDO) that could give the green light to new industry and business projects and the … [Read more...]
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