During the run up to Christmas our WI members enjoyed a range of events and activities until the, now familiar, escalation of Covid safety measures made it necessary to cancel our Monthly Meeting on 14th December.Happily, our earlier events and activities had all gone ahead as planned making it … [Read more...]
Help stop the extinction of hedgehogs
The extinction of the only spiny mammal in Britain is a very real threat! The European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) evolved to how we know them today, about 15 million years ago! But, since the 1950’s their decline has been significant.It is thought their numbers were as high as 36 million but … [Read more...]
Wild Things Keyworth win Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards
Wild Things Keyworth were delighted to win the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards in the category ‘Environmental Project or Group of the year’ sponsored by Streetwise at an Awards Ceremony at Rushcliffe Arena in December.It is exciting that Wildlife is getting more recognition locally and in … [Read more...]
East Leake war time performance in time for Remembrance Day
From Chamberlain To Victory was Performed By Searchlight Theatre Company on Friday 12th November At St. Mary’s Church, East Leake.On the evening of Friday 12th November, St. Mary’s Church in East Leake hosted an excellent evening of theatre and music from the Searchlight Theatre Company with … [Read more...]
Come to the Craft fair and Christmas lights switch on in East Leake!
Don’t miss these two fantastic events taking place on Saturday 27th November.Craft FairFrom 11am – 4pm there will be a special craft fair taking place at the Village Hall. You can expect a range of stalls including, cakes, soap, jewellery, picture frames, fabric crafts, glassware, candles, … [Read more...]
The One Hundred Quiz raises hundreds for charity
East Leake resident Julie, who volunteers for Rainbows Hospice, recently organised an East Leake village-wide quiz to raise money for the Rainbows charity.Assisted by local quizmaster Mike, 100 quiz sheets containing 100 questions were produced and placed in local East Leake village … [Read more...]
Vet completes English Channel swim raising over £13K for charity
Lorna Clarke, veterinary surgeon and owner of Pinfold Vets in East Leake, talks about her experience when she recently took part in a relay team swim of the English Channel.On the 12th September 2021 I swam the English Channel as part of a 5 person-relay team. We left dry land behind and set … [Read more...]
Chapel refurbishment provides first class venue for East Leake
The members of East Leake Baptist Church have completed a £136,000 refurbishment of their grade II listed chapel, part of which dates back to 1756. The renovation has created a large meeting space in the village that church members hope will be used by a wide variety of community groups.An open … [Read more...]
Join the East Leake village litter pick
Help to keep East Leake tidy by joining the village litter pick!Taking place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September, locals will be gathering together for a village litter pick to rid the streets of rubbish and harmful objects to wildlife.There will be two littler pick sessions each day, … [Read more...]
First Nottinghamshire Day welcomed by fantastic East Leake businesses
The first Nottinghamshire Day was held on August 25 where Rushcliffe Borough Council joined Nottinghamshire County Council and fellow partners in celebrating being proud of Nottinghamshire!The local economy is one of the key themes of Nottinghamshire Day, and the day was also used to promote … [Read more...]