Everyone is familiar with the tales of Robin Hood, but at the last meeting of the East Leake & District Local History Society Adrian Grey gave members an illuminating talk about the Top Ten Scandals of Sherwood Forest - and none involving the men dressed in green. The Dukeries was an area of … [Read more...]
After years of planning the new sports pavilion is now open!
On Saturday 19th November, the New Sports Pavilion on Costock Road, East Leake was officially opened by the Mayor of Rushcliffe and former Nottingham Forest captain, John McGovern. It has taken a few years to come to fruition with a lot of blood sweat and tears, but it got there eventually thanks … [Read more...]
You never know what you might dig up…
Members of The East Leake & District Local History Society were given an insight into one of the most exciting archaeological findings of recent times, here in the East Midlands, when Peter Liddle, former County Archaeologist for Leicestershire, gave an interesting talk on The Rutland Roman … [Read more...]
Friends of Meadow Park – November update
A very good turnout of volunteers enabled a lot of work to be completed on the working morning in October. One group dug up the three trees in the Arboretum that have died and enlarged the holes so that new trees can be planted at the end of November/beginning of December. The Downy Birch, Sweet … [Read more...]
ELAPs Christmas Panto
Christmas is coming and that means East Leake Amateur Players (ELAPs) are gearing up for their annual Christmas panto. This year it’s “Goldilocks And The Three Bears” written by Annette McQuillan. Join in the fun as Goldilocks and her friends battle an evil queen and her sinister ally. Cheer … [Read more...]
Postman Pat comes to East Leake
You wouldn’t expect a history talk to begin with a cartoon, but the East Leake & District Local History Society meeting began with Postman Pat & His Black and White Cat! The talk was on “The Robins and the History of the Post Office”, Robins being the nickname for postmen in the 1800s … [Read more...]
Retired local completes tandem skydive in aid of Parkinson’s UK
On Sunday 28th August, 77-year-old Sue Simons, took part in a tandem skydive at Langar Airfield in aid of Parkinson’s UK. After the original date was amended due to bad weather, Sue was itching to get up into the sky and a number of Sue’s friends and family travelled to watch and support … [Read more...]
East Leake WI enjoy afternoon cruising on the River Trent
Our September meeting started with a minutes silence being observed as a mark of thanks and respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a WI member for over 70 years and the ultimate inspiring woman. A tribute from East Leake WI has been entered in the National WI book of condolence and members … [Read more...]
TWAM at St Mary’s East Leake
TWAM (Tools with a Mission) is a UK charity based in Ipswich with centres across the country. They have a mission to empower people in Africa, living in extreme poverty, to create their own livelihoods. They do this by sending trade kits full of tools that are used in skills training centres, … [Read more...]
Games, laughter and excitement with the East Leake WI
We were delighted to welcome two more new members and a returning visitor to our August monthly meeting. A very sociable evening followed as we took a break from life’s stresses and strains just using some paper, pencils and dice! In the cool of the village hall, amid much laughter and kindly … [Read more...]
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