12-year-old Scott Belshaw from East Leake has been recognised for his inspiring poem after winning a competition to have it published in a Young Writers book. The book titled, ‘Through Their Eyes 2020 – Future Voices’ is an annual publication that showcases young writer’s work. Each year the … [Read more...]
Village turns Pink & Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week
Following their heartbreaking loss a few years ago, resident Julie Oldwilll gained the support of locals and turned East Leake Pink and Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week. Back in 2015 they were given support by local charity Forever Stars. The help received became invaluable to the … [Read more...]
Colleagues take on local triathlon to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease
A team of colleagues from British Gypsum were amongst 13 fighting fit fundraisers who took part in the East Leake Triathlon last weekend, raising money for local charity ‘Stand Against MND’. Paul Freemantle, Greg Mitchell and Jason Gilbourne, all of whom work for the Company at its East … [Read more...]
Notts village stages market after Covid-19 delay
The idea of a new market is being trialled in East Leake, as the Rushcliffe village bounces back from Covid-19. The event will be at 3pm - 8pm on Friday 11 September, four months later than planned. It was originally scheduled for May, but had to be suspended because of the coronavirus … [Read more...]
The Leakey Pens
2020 promises to be a very exciting year for the Leakey Pens, East Leake’s writing group. The creativity in the group is really buzzing and members are preparing new material for the East Leake Cultural Festival in September. Two members have just launched new publications and there are three … [Read more...]
April update from the Friends of Meadow Park
Meadow Park has seen several instances of flooding over the autumn/winter months. We expect the park to be flooded every now and then as it is on the flood plain. What we do not expect, or like, is the fact that the water flooding into the park is polluted. For several weeks earlier this year … [Read more...]
Another successful day of Christmas festivities for East Leake
Saturday 30th November saw East Leake Light up with the Christmas Light Switch on along with an array of other fantastic festivities organised and supplied by local businesses in the community. The village event began at 11am with a Christmas craft fair, a 2k Santa Fun Run, … [Read more...]
Recycle for Charity
Recycle your small electrical items at your local Recycling Centre during January, and for every tonne, Veolia (Nottingham County Council’s waste contractors) will donate £5 to Motor Neurone Disease Association, the chosen charity of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Chairman. Veolia have even … [Read more...]
Plans put forward for over 100 new homes in the village
Fresh plans have recently been revealed to build more than 100 homes in East Leake, just months after a large-scale 170-home development for the same site was rejected. Developers went back to the drawing board to come up with a new proposal of 101 new homes to be built on the 21.5-acre site … [Read more...]
New mum raising money for Mind
Local resident, Beki Mannering is fundraising for the Charity Mind, and she needs your help! I am local girl from East Leake and I have recently been awarded the title of Mrs Nottingham Atlantic. As part of the title I have been raising money for Mind, the mental health charity - the pageants … [Read more...]