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...]
Mammoth cycle ride completed in aid of Stand Against MND
On 6th and 7th August a team of five friends undertook a mammoth 170 mile coast-to-coast bike ride on the route called “The Way of the Roses”. Starting at Morecambe on the west coast on Saturday morning, they cycled for 12 hours (109 miles and some steep hills, with only one puncture) until they … [Read more...]
Work continues with the Friends of Meadow Park
The Friends of Meadow Park work tirelessly throughout the year to help maintain, improve and look after almost eighteen hectares of open countryside with the picturesque Kingston Brook flowing through Meadow Park’s heart. In July more work was done on the two willow areas. A hedge in Play field was … [Read more...]
East Leake WI votes on ASD and ADHD support
In the lead-up to the NFWI Annual Meeting, WIs have been discussing the proposed resolution on ADHD and autism to decide how they wished to vote. Our local delegate attended the meeting and heard from expert speakers Francesca Happé, professor of cognitive neuroscience at King’s College London and … [Read more...]
Leap of faith in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association
A few years ago, Sally Agar wouldn’t have dreamed about climbing a ladder, never mind jumping out of a plane from 14,000ft due to her huge fear of heights! However in 2021 her Dad, David McInerney was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and it turned the family’s life upside … [Read more...]
Enhanced learning capacity secured for East Leake pupils
A former caretaker’s bungalow at Brookside Primary School in East Leake will be used to provide learning and teaching capacity for pupils. It follows an agreement by Nottinghamshire County Council to lease the bungalow to the Equals Trust, the multi-academy trust that runs the school … [Read more...]
East Leake’s Friends of Meadow Park welcomed return to normality!
The work Party on Saturday 11th June was a welcome return to 'normal' as we were able to notify the whole membership and ask if they would like to join us on the day. Over the last two and a half years due to the pandemic we have been either not operating at all or with individuals/minimum numbers. … [Read more...]
East Leake Pre-School Playgroup offering fun filled, action packed, affordable childcare
Are you looking for an inspiring, fun filled, action packed, affordable childcare? Learning through play while interacting with others making friendships that can last a lifetime then look no further - East Leake Pre-School Playgroup is for you. Ofsted visited us in February 2022 and rated us … [Read more...]
Trees planted throughout village
As part of the Queen’s Green Canopy to mark her Platinum Jubilee and in collaboration with the East Leake Parish Councils Tree Warden, children from the 2nd East Leake Scouts and their family and friends joined together in planting 120 hedge row saplings and a Cherry tree on the Oldershaw Park. A … [Read more...]
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