Rushcliffe Borough Council has agreed to a loan of up to £250,000 to help fund a new sports pavilion in East Leake that will offer a contemporary new facility for the village and surrounding area’s sports teams and function room for community use. The authority’s Cabinet approved the sum to East … [Read more...]
‘One more tri’ for Team SAM in the Outlaw Triathlon
Hospice supporter, triathlete and patient Sam Perkins crossed the finish line with his team at the Outlaw Triathlon on May 15 despite experiencing the debilitating effects of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Before his diagnosis in 2019, aged just 37 – Sam competed in 40 triathlons including two … [Read more...]
A sweet return to East Leake Carnival
After an absence of two years due to Covid, plans are well under way for the return of our popular East Leake Carnival, to be held on 25th June. This event is one of the highlights of our village year, with a host of stalls and live events carrying on into the evening. East Leake Traders are once … [Read more...]
East Leake Leisure Centre delighted with generosity of locals for Ukraine appeal
Since the troubles began in Ukraine at the beginning of March, East Leake Leisure Centre has been operating a drop off point for donations. Situated by the reception desk at the centre, customers and local people have been gifting a variety of items. Originally, they were being transported out to … [Read more...]
Youngsters showcase their many talons with bird mask creations
A group of talented children from a nursery in East Leake have created a set of ‘owl-some’ masks to help celebrate local birds, thanks to a donation from a local housebuilder. David Wilson Homes East Midlands – which is building a variety of three bedroom homes at The Skylarks in the village – has … [Read more...]
Batman to deliver Easter Eggs to children in Gotham
Children in the village of Gotham, south Nottinghamshire can expect a visit from super-hero Batman this Easter Sunday. The popular comic-book character will stand-in for the Easter Bunny this year and deliver chocolate eggs, where children 11 years old & under if will be eagerly waiting in their … [Read more...]
East Leake Amateur Players preparing for a new play in May!
ELAPs, East Leake’s award-winning local drama group are back on stage with their annual May Play. This year it’s “Skeg & Chips” by Geoff Freeman, directed by Deb Flinders. It tells the story of a Nottingham family and their journey to, and holiday in, Skegness. They’re an argumentative lot, … [Read more...]
East Leake pupils benefit from donation of bird watching kits
Pupils at a primary school in East Leake are furthering their efforts to observe and help local birds, thanks to a donation from a local housing developer. David Wilson Homes – which is building a range of properties at The Skylarks in the village – has donated £200 worth of bird watching kits to … [Read more...]
Save the Dates for East Leake Market!
Dates have been unveiled for the increasingly popular East Leake Market – with exciting plans for this year. There’ll be seven twilight markets across 2022, more than ever before. The first will be at 3-8pm on Friday April 8, on the main village car park on Gotham Road. It will feature an Easter … [Read more...]
First cut made at new £875K Pavilion on Costock Road
Work has commenced on the new Sports Pavilion on Costock Road, worth around £875K, following a ‘ceremonial ground-breaking’ involving some of our Councillors. Funding for this project has been achieved by way of a grant from the Premier League, The Football Association, and Government via the … [Read more...]
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