More than a hundred local residents attended February’s meeting of the East Leake & District Local History Society, when Trent & Peak Archaeologist Richard Parker gave an extremely interesting talk about the archaeological survey which was carried out at the local gravel excavation … [Read more...]
Significant milestone reached at East Leake School
A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone at the new £9.2m school in East Leake which will create vital school places for the village. Millside Spencer Academy is part of a £14m investment in education in East Leake by Nottinghamshire County Council. The academy is being delivered by … [Read more...]
Another interesting talk with the East Leake WI
We were delighted to welcome another superb turnout to our February meeting, including seven visitors, to hear Jo Golby’s talk “A Design for Life”. Jo captivated her audience as, dressed for the part, she recounted the life of Laura Ashley. It was fascinating to hear the inspirations behind her … [Read more...]
The history of the Pantomime
At our January meeting Ann Featherstone gave an interesting talk on the history of pantomime. Originating in Italy, Panto is now predominantly a British phenomenon. Although sometimes staged in a few other countries, no-one likes a Panto quite like the Brits - and the Americans are totally … [Read more...]
TWAM Project at St Mary’s East Leake – Update
At St Mary’s Church we wanted to do something positive which would make a real difference in the lives of real people. Ray Pates had links with a charity called TWAM - Tool With a Mission. They collect old tools, refurbish them and send them off to Africa in order that people can make a living and … [Read more...]
Five Years of Strolling in Meadow Park
In 2023, the Meadow Park Strollers Group are celebrating five years of weekly walks in East Leake’s Meadow Park. The group was set up in 2018 by Anne Rippon and her mother Beryl with the support of Friends of Meadow Park and Rushcliffe Move and Mingle. Numbers at the regular Thursday walk have … [Read more...]
The After 8 Quartet lift spirits of East Leake WI
We were delighted to welcome a magnificent turnout to our January meeting, including one new member and 4 visitors to enjoy an evening of entertainment with a sense of humour. The After 8 Quartet lifted our spirits with their performances of a variety of songs which ranged from their unique … [Read more...]
Severn Trent gearing-up for £11m sewer improvement
Severn Trent is preparing to carry out an £11 million programme of sewer network improvements between Willoughby-on-the-Wolds and East Leake. Due to start in summer 2024, the project will upgrade 12 km of pipes, providing environmental improvements, helping to reduce the risk of sewer flooding and … [Read more...]
Playing Cards: The history, mystery, facts and myths
In the days before TV and computer games many families would gather around the table for a game of cards. Recalling those days, members of The East Leake & District Local History Society were fascinated to learn that playing cards were invented in China as far back as the 9th century. Their … [Read more...]
The Village Show 2022 donate towards Playing Fields Charity
The committee of the Village Show 2022 have donated £1,500 to the Playing Fields Charity (Costock Road Pavilion). The cheque was presented to Alex Cufflin, the treasurer of the Charity. The committee of 6, Alison Handley, Jenny Britt, Debbie Andeton, Babs Perkins, Gill Burbidge and Debby Slade, … [Read more...]
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