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East Leake stages first village market after Covid-19 delay The idea of a new market is being been a major talking point in the challenges of COVID-19, that local coordinate the market for local trialled in East Leake, as the village. East Leake’s population has groups have enthusiastically driven people, serving on both the market Rushcliffe village bounces back grown by more than 1,000 in the on the project. committee and as a member of the from Covid-19. last two years as a result of major Trader’s Association. She said: “It’s He said: “It’s brilliant that this new housing developments. so exciting to be hosting this trial of The event will be at 3pm - 8pm on market can now be trialled in East East Leake Market next month and Friday 11 September, four months The first market will be used to Leake, after the pandemic sadly we can’t wait to find out what local later than planned. It was originally assess levels of demand, in the delayed plans for this concept back residents think of the concept and scheduled for May, but had to hope of it becoming a regular in May, and that the organisers consider whether we could launch be suspended because of the monthly event in 2021. ‘Twilight’ have found ways to innovate and a more regular market in the village coronavirus lockdown. hours have been chosen so that provide local residents with a taster next year.” people will be able to enjoy the twilight market next month. Market Manager and East Leake market after work. Further information can be found resident Meg Kozian said: “The “I’m so pleased that we as a on Facebook and Instagram delay’s been really frustrating, but It’s been organised by East Leake Growth Board have been able to (@eastleakemarket) and at we’re now very excited that the Traders, a group of local retailers provide funding for this incredibly www.eastleakemarket.org.uk. market is finally happening. and other business owners who exciting venture, particularly when work to promote a vibrant local so many residents already appear “We’re determined to ensure it’s a economy and community. The keen to welcome a market to their fantastic event, which will attract Traders already stage the village’s local village centre.” people not just from East Leake, annual Christmas lights switch-on, but from much further afield.” Hayley Masom of photography which attracts hundreds of people. studio Captcha in East Leake has The market will be on Gotham A new East Leake Market been at the forefront of efforts to Road Recreation Field, where the Association has been set up to annual village carnival is held. The run the event. It’s being backed large area will help with the social financially by Rushcliffe Borough distancing measures that will be in Council and by Independent place. For example, stalls will be councillor Kevin Shaw, through his spaced further apart. local ward fund. On sale will be artisan foods and other Rushcliffe Borough Council’s high-quality goods, plus refreshments. Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Finance Market traders and businesses from and Chair of the East Leake across the area have expressed an Growth Board Cllr Gordon Moore interest in taking part. is delighted the event is being The idea of a local market has long developed, and that despite the EAST LEAKE REMOVALS For Professional Moves • Prompt & Reliable - Single Items • Discount for OAP’s, DSS, Doctors & Students Professional FemalePainter & Decorator • Flats, Maisonettes & Bedsits All aspects of Interior decorating undertaken Free colour / design advice • All Packing Materials Supplied Reliable, Friendly, Quality service • Short Notice & Same Day Removals For a competitive free quote T A N AL F N B C C • Storage Available For Very Competitive Rate call Laura on 15 2 5 5 5 5 i fo a itha a o gh oro gh o 07795213419 Tel: 0115 974 6213 / Mob: 07976 265 867 (24 hrs) W a itha a o gh oro gh o [email protected]
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GCSE results reflect hard work and efforts of East Leake students In an unprecedented year for of my education at ELA sixth form.” results, with four grade 9s, three social media about the awarding exam results, students at East grade 8s, a grade 7 and two grade of grades, it must have added to Isabella Scanlon also received Leake Academy – part of the 6s. Ryan commented: “I am so the anxiety in what is typically a outstanding individual results, with Diverse Academies Trust – were happy and am looking forward to particularly stressful time for many. eight grade 9s, one grade 8 and relieved to collect their GCSE studying A Levels.” one grade 7. Isabella is now looking “We are pleased that following the results which have been based forward to studying at A Level, Principal, Blake Francis, said: government’s decision to award on centre assessed grades. which she will continue at East “Everyone at East Leake centre assessed grades, students Among those with impressive Leake Academy. She said: “I am Academy would like to say a huge will receive a set of grades that results at East Leake Academy incredibly thrilled and can’t believe congratulations to all of our students reflect their hard work and effort was Evie Kendall. With ten grade the results! I am looking forward to for their hard work and resilience over their time with us. Hopefully 9s in all her subjects (art, English be starting sixth form at East Leake in what has been a very strange now, receiving their results will allow language, English literature, French, Academy in September.” year. With all the information and them to celebrate and plan the next geography, history, maths, biology, controversy in the press and on steps to move on with their studies.” Ryan Evans received fantastic physics and chemistry), Evie can now continue her post 16 studies at the academy’s sixth form. She said: “I am extremely delighted with my results and I am so happy to be able to go on to study further maths, maths and science at ELA.”
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September update from the Friends of Meadow Park We have had a particularly good from the butterfly bank and caused plants in all (some quite big). He knotweed. They were sold as fast year for the number and variety some interest. However Neil was wryly noted that although he was spreading plants of ‘herculean of wild flowers in the meadows able to clarify that it has been attacked by the nettles he managed proportions’ which meant that this year. The hay cut was timed present here for some years in the not to fall in the brook. Another ordinary people could buy them to to ensure the flowers had set top north-west corner of Play Field volunteer put on waders and rival the expensive orchids grown their seed. The Arboretum was and also possibly in Hall Field. It attacked the plant from the brook. in the greenhouses of the rich. It left uncut (it is cut every other does not grow in profusion, but is All plants and seed heads have soon escaped gardens and grew year) to allow a bit of a ‘wild’ area obviously well established. been responsibly disposed of. profusely in the wild. It has now for small mammals. spread across most of the UK and Himalayan Balsam Red bartsia is a common plant some local wildlife trusts organise Although we have not been able to in low-fertility soils, where it lives Himalayan balsam has appeared ‘balsam bashing’ events to help meet for the regular work parties partially as a parasite on the along the Kingston Brook edges, control it. since early March, individuals have roots of grasses. The red bartsia on both sides of Kingfisher Bridge. worked on their own to do some of has pinkish and red flowers from If you want to find out more about It is a pernicious invader, despite the on-going jobs that are always June to September. It prefers the Friends of Meadow Park looking very beautiful when in needed. The butterfly bank in Play dry conditions and full sun light visit the village website (www. flower. It is an annual plant and Field has been weeded, with seed exposure and is pollinated by bees east-leake.co.uk) and look under the main method of control is to and plug plants being scattered and wasps. ‘organisations’. remove flowers/seed heads. We and planted. Trees have been think it may be coming downstream Although over the last 70 years, We also have a Facebook page. inspected and watered wherever as small amounts have been found the red bartsia has disappeared possible. Sadly the very hot spells Membership per year costs £3 for in previous years all the way up the from many woodland locations in of weather we have experienced an individual or £5 for a household. brook to Willoughby-on-the-Wolds. Dorset it is still a common plant of this year has killed off some of the It can spread quite quickly (it’s roadside verges, railway cuttings, whips/saplings we planted in the become a real problem along many waste ground and other disturbed first three months of the year. streams and riversides across the ground in the UK. Red Bartsia UK). One volunteer went down and Himalayan balsam’s aggressive beheaded the Himalayan balsam Some of us thought we had found a seed dispersal, coupled with high (as well as uprooting it). There ‘new’ plant in the park. Red bartsia nectar production which attracts was quite a lot and he took out 19 was spotted in Play Field, not far pollinators, often allow it to outcompete native plants. It also promotes river bank erosion due to the plant dying back over winter, leaving the bank unprotected from flooding. Himalayan balsam can also adversely affect indigenous species by attracting pollinators at the expense of indigenous species. The plant was first introduced to the UK in 1839, at the same time as giant hogweed and Japanese
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Introducing the Village Health Group On April 1st 2020, East Leake carers updated about the practice Medical Group merged with services. Keyworth Medical Group to Throughout the pandemic we have become Village Health Group been looking after all members of our (VHG). The merger has provided practice team. We have had regular us with an exciting opportunity to meetings to share information and review and improve the services discuss how to implement frequently we provide. The practice has changing guidance. All staff have branches in East Leake, Keyworth, undergone risk assessments and we Ruddington and Sutton Bonington. have worked with them to ensure Over the last few months, despite surgeries in order to reduce infection information about our flu vaccination they feel safe at work. the COVID-19 pandemic the risks. This has provided positive programme over the coming weeks. We are very grateful for the practice has been working hard to opportunities for changing the way We have designed a patient survey cooperation, and understanding review the service we offer. we consult with our patients. We to understand how the changes of our patients and their families have introduced video consultations The COVID-19 pandemic has been during COVID 19 have impacted during this time. The surgery team and have the technology to send and a very challenging time for patients, patients and their carers. We will use has responded magnificently to receive questionnaires, information carers and our practice staff. this feedback to help develop our a seemingly interminable and leaflets, medical certificates and Throughout this time our surgeries services moving forward. Many of the very difficult set of conditions and photographs via mobile phones. have been open to provide help changes may need to remain in place pressures. Your tolerance and good and advice to all patients. The reintroduction of routine for the foreseeable future due to the will has made much easier than it services is well underway. Patients on-going pandemic. However we are otherwise might have been. The pandemic has impacted the way are now being offered appointments aware that not all patients comfortable which we offer care. In line with local We would also like to acknowledge for long term condition reviews, with these new types of consultations and national guidance we have been the support we have received from smears, contraceptive services, joint and we are committed to providing providing telephone appointments the local Primary Care Network, injections and minor surgery. care for all patients according to their initially and inviting patients into the neighbouring practices with whom needs and preferences. surgery and providing home visits We now move into a critical time as we have collaborated closely and only when needed. This is to reduce we approach autumn and winter, and We are also introducing a regular the Clinical Commissioning Group. the numbers of patients in our the flu season. Patients will receive newsletter to keep patients and Visit: www.villagehealthgroup.co.uk
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