From your Independent Councillors for Leake Ward. Well, I won’t lie, the last few months have been rather hectic! After the votes were counted and the results announced on Friday 5 May 2023, each successful candidate (now Councillor) was handed am envelope of important dates and … [Read more...]
A touch of summer with local Flower Lovers Club
At Loughborough Flower Lovers Club next meeting, Beverley Short will present a flower arranging demonstration entitled “A touch of summer”. Beverly is an experienced and well known floral demonstrator who has exhibited at RHS Malvern, winning both gold and runner up in the Best in Show awards. … [Read more...]
We Can Build: Homebuilder donates books to local school
Brookside Primary School in East Leake has received a donation of 35 educational books written by graduates on David Wilson Homes’ ASPIRE Programme. The book, named ‘We Can Build’, takes readers on the journey of building a house through the various professions in the housebuilding … [Read more...]
East Leake WI members have their say
In May we were delighted to welcome back Linda Davey from Nottinghamshire Federation to lead our Annual meeting and Resolution Debate. This is the chance for members to have their say and contribute to the business and campaigning side of the WI. We have enjoyed a full programme of monthly … [Read more...]
Local drama group getting ready for their latest production
A belly full of laughs and some nostalgic memories are all in store when this local award winning drama group perform their latest production of Leakey Towers. Join the Rude, Arrogant and somewhat Impatient Basil (Steve Fordyce, pictured) run his perfect hotel by the sea…badly! Constantly … [Read more...]
Free bike marking and registering in East Leake
Do you own a bike? Did you know you can help to keep it safe by registering and marking it? In partnership with Nottinghamshire Police and BikeRegister, we’re hosting a free bike marking and registering session for residents at: East Leake Leisure Centre, Lantern Lane, LE12 6QN on Saturday 10 … [Read more...]
Three run for MND
Abi Clark and Amber Franklin, two former East Leake Academy students, set themselves quite a challenge to run the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon for MND. The course was extremely hilly and the weather was very warm, but they did it, crossing the finish line together in 4hrs 54mins. A great … [Read more...]
East Leake New Choir Success!
Monday 8th May saw the first ever gig for the newly launched East Leake Liberty Singers at the May Day Celebrations organised by the 2nd East Leake Scout Group. A first public performance is always a big deal for a new choir. Formed in January 2023 at the Costock Road Pavilion, the 65 strong choir … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy another interesting talk
We were delighted to welcome 31 of our members and one visitor to our April monthly meeting. The new WI year is starting so membership subscriptions were paid and our new programme distributed detailing the exciting range of speakers in prospect, with some old favourites returning with new … [Read more...]
Local History Society enjoy talk about Women’s Suffrage
We have all heard of the Suffragettes, but at our March meeting Mo Cooper gave us the local angle in her talk about Women’s Suffrage In Nottingham. In the 1860s some upper class women began a campaign for the right to vote and called themselves Suffragists. Suffrage groups were established in … [Read more...]
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