East Leake’s Health Centre has been accredited as veteran-friendly, with staff now able to identify and treat servicemen and women who have served their country at home or abroad more effectively. The accreditation means that staff at the health centre can assess veterans’ health needs more … [Read more...]
New 3G pitch opened at East Leake Leisure Centre
Local sports clubs, residents and school children can hone their sporting skills all-year round thanks to a new 3G pitch opened at East Leake Leisure Centre. The facility replaces the previous astro-turf surface and is wind, rain, sun and ice resistant so the facilities can be enjoyed … [Read more...]
Police appeal: East Leake assault
Do you recognise this man? The police would like to speak to this man in connection with an assault on a member of staff at the Co-op store in Main Street, East Leake, on 10 December 2018. If you recognise him or think you can help please call the police on 101, quoting incident number 516 of … [Read more...]
Meet Your Village event in East Leake in April
East Leake Community Action Plan Group are holding their third Meet Your Village event on Saturday 13th April from 9:30am until 1pm in the village hall. The event is run by volunteers and the last two have been very successful, so it is back by popular request. Lesley Way, … [Read more...]
East Leake-based social enterprise supports local charity
An award-winning East Leake-based company is collaborating with a local charity to enable more women, men and children experiencing domestic abuse to rebuild their lives. The public relations and marketing agency Arch Communications gave £10,000 to the charity Living Without Abuse (LWA). Arch … [Read more...]
Residents get walking, cycling and swimming with exercise referral scheme
A new exercise referral scheme will get residents with a long-term health condition moving. With specifically tailored gym classes, walking, cycling and swimming activities. The referral scheme has been launched at East Leake Leisure Centre by Rushcliffe Clinical Commissioning Group in … [Read more...]
New kitchen installed thanks to company’s generosity
Disabled horse riders and their carers can look forward to warming up over a cup of tea after kindhearted tradespeople from Wilkinson's Decorators and Property Maintenance installed a new kitchen at their home riding school in Normanton-on-Soar, near East Leake. Staff from the … [Read more...]
Wildlife Trust celebrates renewed partnership with British Gypsum
“This includes corporate support, but also providing working groups to offer practical hands-on help for the Trust. A day of action at a popular local woodland nature reserve has proved the perfect opportunity to celebrate a third year of partnership between East Leake-based British Gypsum and … [Read more...]
East Leake youngsters compete in mini triathlon
Fifty children from Brookside Primary School in East Leake descended on Charnwood College, Loughborough to compete in a mini triathlon. The event, organised by the Brownlee Foundation, is a project founded by Jonny and Alistair Brownlee to promote the sport and ensure as many children … [Read more...]
East Leake Women’s Institute hold enjoyable talk
East Leake Women’s Institute’s last meeting saw members joined by five new visitors for a very enjoyable talk from Peter Tyldesley, director of the Bradgate Park Trust. Bradgate Park is a site of special scientific interest for its wildlife habitats, geological importance and historical … [Read more...]