“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...]
U3A’ s visit to British Gypsum Mine
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a group of retired and semi-retired people who wish to pursue their hobbies or interests. Recently, some of the Soar Valley U3A went down the East Leake gypsum mine and found that it really is as big as they say it is. It stretches for … [Read more...]
Positive Futures programme makes its mark in East Leake
Over the past few years, Trent Bridge Community Trust’s Positive Futures programme has successfully undertaken numerous community pride projects around Rushcliffe and beyond. Primarily, these aim to engage identified young people in physical improvements selected by their local … [Read more...]
Developers commit to give students work placements
Nottinghamshire developers Barratt Homes North Midlands and David Wilson Homes East Midlands have committed to giving 65 local students work placements out on building sites. This comes thanks to a new partnership between the developers, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and … [Read more...]
Mum rocks in new role as animal photographer
A woman who has worked with global superstars including Pink and Kanye West has left the music world behind her to pursue her dream job as an animal photographer. Jo Jevons (pictured) from East Leake, Nottingham, admits she was “lucky” to have been part of the live production team for a string of … [Read more...]
Fantastic Four receive Black Belt Honours at East Leake Kickboxing Club
PKA Kickboxing at East Leake were delighted to receive the news that Noah Dring (11), Jozef Kasprzyk (12), Ryan Waldron (12) and Matthew Waters (11) had successfully passed their Black Belt First Dan examination. The students completed a 5 and a half hour intense Black Belt grading at the Temple … [Read more...]
ELAPS scoops panto award
East Leake Amateur Players (ELAPS) scooped the prestigious Blue Balloon trophy from the Pantomime Alliance of Leicestershire (PAL) for the Panto of the Year at recent awards ceremony. The winning panto was The Snow Queen, written, produced and directed by Gill Bowness, assisted by her daughter … [Read more...]
Relief All Round at Tizer’s Miraculous Recovery
An owner from East Leake and the vet who treated him have spoken of their relief at the recovery of a dog from a rare neurological condition. Tizer is a ten-year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, owned by Mrs Michelle Cripps. She was away on holiday when, on Sunday 17 July, he collapsed and seemed … [Read more...]