East Leake
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING. East Leake’s annual parish meeting, when all residents can raise any matter dealing with the village and on which the parish council may be able to help, is being held this evening, Wednesday April 27. It will take place as normal in the village hall, and will start at 7pm.
The parish council invited anyone interested to attend. sayiing the meeting will be an opportunity to ask questions, get answers from Councillors, and to take a look at ongoing projects including: climate change, proposed Costock road car park and the ongoing East Leake Pavilion project.
HELPING HAND FOR YOUNGSTERS. Youngsters at the Brookside Primary School at East Leake have been given a helping hand in the challenge they have taken up to carry out the detailed observations they are undertaking on local birds. Their work is being assisted by the financial help they have been given by local housing developer David Wilson Homes.
The local based firm is currently engaged on building new homes in many parts of the country, and, more locally, is building a range of properties at The Skylarks development in the village .
And in support of pupils at the school has given them around £200 worth of bird watching kits aimed at enabling the schoolchildren there to continue their birdwatching efforts as spring approaches.
Mr Gary Kenny, the Brookside Primary School headmaster, says the bird watching kits donated by the housebuilder contained sets of mini binoculars, bird feeders and bird food.
The RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch, which took place throughout January and February, enabled schools to take part in a countrywide project to monitor birds in their local areas.
Brookside took part in that event, whichit was agreed helped to educate children about local birds and inspire pupils to celebrate the species that regularly flock to their gardens.
Mr Kenny added: “The donation of bird watching kits and feed has been welcomed here at Brookside School. Our children have enthusiastically watched the bird species visit the feeding stations and learned about the types of birds they share their locality with. Thank you to David Wilson Homes for the kind donation.’’
Rachael Harrison, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said:
“To thank Brookside Primary Schoolpupils for their impeccable efforts during the Big Schools’ Birdwatch, we wanted to pass on our kits which we hope will help attract more birds to their school’s grounds.
“We hope our donation will benefit the school’s birdwatchers and provide a more eco-friendly environment.”
ELAPS. With three performances next week -- May 5, 6 and 7 -- ELAPs, East Leake’s award-winning local drama group are all excited to be back on stage with their annual May Play following difficulties caused to them during the pandemic situation.
The production this year is “Skeg & Chips” by one of their own members Geoff Freeman, directed by Deb Flinders. The performance tells the story of a Nottingham family and their journey to, and holiday in, Skegness. They’re an argumentative lot, and Gran seems to be getting more and more potty.
In Skegness they meet the forbidding landlady of “The Sea Vista”, Lincolnshire’s daftest waitress, a strange set of guests and posh sister, Julie. Will they ever get their breakfast?
Will Julie drive Maggie mad again? Will Charlotte and Alex ever stop arguing - and where is Gran’s hairdryer?
Performances on the three days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5th, 6th and 7th of May take place in East Leake Village Hall each evening at 7:30, with doors open at 7 pm. Those taking part in the production are Geoff Freeman, Debbie Flinders, Nicky Doherty, Lesley Eastwood Hesk, Richard Hesk, Leanne Hughes, Geoff Dixon, Marian Brogan, Kathy Wilson, Keith Benedict, Lorena Thorley and Rory Violet.
POLICE PLEA. Police are urging residents in East Leake to report all incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Villagers have been advised that if they witness a crime as it is happening they should dial 999 immediately.
In the case of crimes or other concerns that do not require an emergency response, residents are asked to call 101.
Police say they are advised to report all cases, as statistics are taken into consideration when allocating Pcs and PCSOs to particular areas and add that while individual incidents may seem insignificant they are all part of the bigger picture. fell outside of the scope would be assessed and considered for future projects.
The survey was open to all ages to complete and among the questions those taking
part were asked was what age range they think would most benefit from additional play equipment and which would they prefer -equipment which can be used by a wide age range or more specific to older children/ teenagers to play in separate area
The council asked for a view on which type/s of play do you think they should focus on --imaginative play, climbing, competitive play, motion, fitness and exercise, accessible equipment, goals, imagine and climbing. Those completing the survey were asked if they had any specific pieces of equipment they would like / not like to see on the recreation ground and did they think the recreation ground would benefit from additional seating, for parents, for older children or both or is it not needed.