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...]
The East Leake WI end 2021 with some great local events
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 Fair From 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...]
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