A few months ago, the local news shared the story of an author from Barton in Fabis who had released a book titled Bush-Hog Tails.Each copy includes her own woodland illustrations and the proceeds from every sale goes to wildlife charities. So far, she has raised over £3,000.Victoria grew up … [Read more...]
Upcoming East Leake Challenge walks
Dennis Fox was a Parish Council member and keen walker who created a circular 17.75 mile walk around East Leake for the Millennium celebrations in 2000.Dennis named the walk "The East Leake Challenge" and he first led it on 18th June 2000. It is a circular route following the ridges which … [Read more...]
East Leake gets creative during lockdown
In the May issue of East Leake Local News, we asked readers to tell us about your creative endeavours born out of lockdown, here’s what three of you said:Painting wildDuring lockdown, Jessica Spence from East Leake brought some colour and wildlife to a relative’s allotment by painting flowers … [Read more...]
The Leakey Pens go global
East Leake’s writers’ group, The Leakey Pens, have carried on with their meetings on Zoom throughout the pandemic.They continue to support each other to develop their work. March saw the release of a novel titled ‘Redemption’ written by S. D. Johnson, that owes its existence to the encouragement … [Read more...]
East Leake Traders say thank you to locals
The East Leake Traders Association would like to say a massive ‘Thank you!’ to East Leake residents for continuing to support our local businesses and tradesmen throughout lockdown.Thanks also to the traders who have worked so hard to stay open, including The Greengrocer, the Co-op, the hardware … [Read more...]
The East Leake Market returns
The East Leake Market returns, and the next instalment is due to take place on 14th May.You can look forward to a wide range of high-quality local produce, goods and refreshments on offer.Social distancing measures will be in place but the event will still be fantastic whilst following … [Read more...]
East Leake resident walks 100 miles non-stop for charity
Jonathan Marshall from East Leake will be walking non-stop for 100 miles in June to raise money for a charity close to his heart.Jonathan, who grew up in Costock, decided to embark on his 100-mile challenge so that he could do something special for Alzheimers Society after two of his family … [Read more...]
Further rapid COVID-19 home test collection dates available in East Leake
Households with primary school, secondary school and college age children, including childcare and support bubbles can again collect two free rapid COVID-19 tests per person in East Leake on Friday April 9 and Friday April 16.A community collect station will be in place at Gotham Road car park … [Read more...]
Keyworth Archers to practice in East Leake
Following discussions with the local Parish Council and the East Leake Playing Fields Charity Committee, Keyworth Archers are currently re-locating to East Leake Playing Fields on Costock Road.This is due to their present facility in Keyworth being re-developed. They are therefore offering the … [Read more...]
Nottingham City Transport Commemorates Closure of Gotham Garage
Nottingham City Transport has commemorated the closure of its Gotham Garage with the return of an original South Notts bus and donation of historic documents to the Nottinghamshire Archives.Opened in March 1926 when the South Notts Bus Company was formed by C T Dabell, the Gotham Garage became … [Read more...]