Students at East Leake Academy collected their GCSE results on Thursday 22 August with some impressive achievements and a strong set of results across the board. Staff joined students to celebrate their hard work as they reached this milestone day. Overall, 72% of all grades were a grade 4 or … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy a trip down memory lane
East Leake WI were delighted to welcome Graham Keale, a retired show business reporter, to our well attended monthly meeting in August. His insight into his life as a journalist starting on a local newspaper interviewing the late, great Eric Morecambe after a charity cricket match through to … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy insight into reading body language
At our July meeting we were treated to an insight on “Reading Body Language” by John Smith. His interesting and entertaining talk took us from the origins of behaviour stemming from our ancient survival instincts to how to recognise subtle signs that give away our true feelings. It was … [Read more...]
East Leake Basketball Club celebrates its two year anniversary
In June, East Leake Basketball Club celebrated its two year anniversary! Formed by East Leake residents in 2022 with the purpose of providing a fun and welcoming environment for local people to play basketball, its players are aged 16-50+ with a range of abilities and experience. “We’re lucky to … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy a ‘flying visit’ from Coleen Hempson
In June, a large number of members and three visitors welcomed Coleen Hempson who gave a very interesting and informative talk about East Midlands Airport. It was fascinating to hear about how the airport had grown over the years from a humble airstrip to the international passenger and cargo … [Read more...]
Events aplenty for the East Leake WI!
This May we were pleased 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 man to run London Marathon for RNID
On Sunday 21st April, East Leake resident Graeme Smith will be taking on the mammoth task of running 26.2 miles in the London Marathon. Many athletes will be raising money for charity and Graeme is no different as he’ll be running for the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID). A charity … [Read more...]
Local pupils enjoy planting at Meadow Park for ‘kindness day’
On Friday 23rd February, Lantern Lane Primary School enjoyed a ‘kindness day’ when pupils went into the village to give thank you cards to local businesses. In Meadow Park a group of pupils planted primroses, honeysuckle, foxgloves and dog violets. Originally these flowers were to be planted in … [Read more...]
Fond farewell to Sandra after over 30 years’ service!
Sandra Birtles has seen her fair share of changes during her time working at Alderman Pounder Infant & Nursery School in Chilwell, and after 30 plus years of service, says she will miss the children and her colleagues as she embarks upon her retirement. Adam Butterworth-Drury is Headteacher at … [Read more...]
Governor from Firbeck Academy in Wollaton was a finalist in the Governor of the Year category in the prestigious National School Awards,
A governor from Firbeck Academy in Wollaton was a finalist in the Governor of the Year category in the prestigious National School Awards, which took place at the House of Lords in London. Steve Crawford from East Bridgford served as a governor at the school - which is part of the Nova Education … [Read more...]
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