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...]
Rapid COVID-19 home tests available for collection in East Leake
Households with primary school, secondary school and college age children, including childcare and support bubbles can now collect two free rapid COVID-19 tests per person, per week on selected days in East Leake from March 25. A community collect station will be in place at Gotham Road car park … [Read more...]
Homebuilder invests over £1.5 million on return to East Leake
More than £1.5 million will be invested in East Leake and its surrounding areas thanks to an upcoming David Wilson Homes development. Having previously provided a new community in the village at its Kingston Banks development, the housebuilder is returning to the area with a contribution as … [Read more...]
Pedestrians in East Leake enjoy newly resurfaced footways
Residents and pedestrians in East Leake are enjoying newly surfaced pavements following a major scheme to resurface a footway in the Rushcliffe village. The scheme is the latest in a £26.54 million to improve local roads and other highway assets, reflecting Nottinghamshire County … [Read more...]
Man raises an astonishing £40K for charities that support him
Hospice supporter and patient Sam Perkins has raised £40K for Nottinghamshire Hospice and Motor Neurone Disease research. Sam, a triathlete who was diagnosed with MND in 2018, aged just 37, set up his own charity with his wife Emma to help others with Sam’s condition. Although lockdown scuppered … [Read more...]
East Leake announces annual Community award winner
October and November saw the residents of East Leake Voting for their Community Award Winner for 2020. This award is given in recognition of people or groups who have made a significant contribution to village life during the past 12 months. Previous winners have been Mel Roper, Kevin Shaw … [Read more...]
East Leake Twilight Christmas market
The East Leake Market returns for a Twilight Christmas special on Friday 11thDecember. Find your extra special Christmas gifts and food at the East Leake Christmas Market this month and support your local independent makers and traders. The Christmas Market will run from 3pm – 8pm to … [Read more...]