XMAS BIN COLLECTIONS

The usual bin collection service will be changing in Derbyshire between Monday, December 23 and New Year's Day. Alternative dates have been released by district councils in Derbyshire  for when rubbish will be collected over the festive period.

In Erewash Bins due to be collected on December 25th will be collected on December 24th. Bins due to be collected on December 26th will be collected on December 27th and Bins due to be collected on January 1st will be collected on December 31st.

TWO MEN STABBED IN STAPLEFORD

Two men were taken to hospital with stab wounds following a fight outside a pub in Stapleford. Officers were called to reports of a fight between a group of men outside the Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren pub in Derby Road at around 9pm on Thursday 12th December. Two men, both aged 26, suffered stab wounds and were taken to the Queen's Medical Centre. Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering. The manager of the Wetherspoon pub helped to treat the two men.

Inspector Charlotte Allardice, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Officers are making enquiries to trace those responsible. It is the very early stages of the investigation so we would urge anyone who witnessed the assault or has any information that could help the enquiry to call us on 101, quoting incident number 897 of 12th December 2019."

BONFIRE CANCELLED

This Saturday’s Bonfire and Fireworks Display at West Park in Long Eaton has been cancelled due to the torrential rain which flooded the site over the last week. Erewash Borough Council confirmed the decision had been taken over concerns that the park will be turned into a mud bath and left badly damaged by the thousands of people that turn up for the annual event. The council has been monitoring the park but a final inspection this morning (Wednesday) showed the ground has not sufficiently recovered. A representative from Firemagic – the display company involved – also viewed the water-logged park and agreed with the decision to cancel over serious safety concerns.

The park acts as a flood plain and is always left with large areas underwater when heavy rain falls over a series of days. There are still areas of water covering the park and in other parts the ground is soaked through and would be easily churned up by the crowds of onlookers. Councillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Leisure, says:

“This is obviously disappointing and it is not a decision we have taken lightly. We have been monitoring the site over the last couple of days in the hope that there would be significant improvements, but it was clear from an inspection today that West Park is not going to be in a fit state for such a big event that attracts thousands of people. So we have, reluctantly, made the decision to cancel – something, I’m sure, that will not come as a surprise to those who use this park regularly and have seen what it has been like this week.

“A lot of planning and hard work goes in to ensure our community event – one of the biggest in the region – is a success. We’re sorry for the disappointment that will be felt by everyone, let’s just hope for better weather next year.”

Those who have already bought tickets for the event will be fully refunded. Customers who purchased tickets through Derby LIVE will be issued a refund automatically back to the card that they paid on. Refunds are normally back in the customer’s account within 10 working days. Anyone who bought tickets at Ilkeston or Long Eaton Town Hall, Erewash Museum or West Park Leisure Centre should take them back to where they bought them for a full refund.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE BEACH

Get your dancing shoes on, pack up the picnic basket and head down to Erewash Museum in Ilkeston for the eagerly anticipated return of the beach! 

The 2019 Summer Beach season launches on Saturday 20th July with a special music set from DJ Hazza who will be bringing his disco beach party tunes to the museum’s purpose-built beach play area with plenty of games and prizes. The beach will then be open Monday to Saturday 11am to 3pm during the six weeks school holidays. 

This is the fourth year for the incredibly popular event which will once again see the return of the beach in the museum garden. During the summer holidays the fun continues with free craft activities, giant games, plus special events including sports week, wildlife week, toy and games week and even a chance to meet your local heroes during emergency service week. The beach will run until Saturday 31st August. The museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm during the school holidays with the exception of Bank Holiday Monday, allowing visitors the chance to take a tour of the museum and its exhibitions or enjoy some delicious treats from the Old Stables Tearoom.  Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Leisure, Councillor Mike Wallis, says:

“We’re really pleased to be bringing the beach back to Erewash Museum again, it’s such a brilliant place to bring the whole family and have an ice cream while enjoying the summer weather! As well as the beach, visitors can also learn more about our borough by taking a walk around our award winning museum.”

Erewash Museum is situated in Ilkeston town centre, a short walk from the Market Place. Admission is free. For all the latest news from Erewash Museum, including events and activities, residents can check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/erewashmuseum  or the website www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

WITNESSES SOUGHT AFTER COOP ROBBERY

Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a Co-op store in Long Eaton. The incident took place at the College Street store at 10.30pm on June 24th.   A man entered the store, threatened staff and demanded cash. Staff handed over an amount of money and he exited the store turning left into College Street.

The robber is described as a white man who was wearing a dark jacket, grey jogging bottoms and silver trainers.

Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time and have information that may be of use to the investigation. They are particularly keen to hear from any drivers with dashcam footage that may have caught the offender on camera around the time of the offence.

Any footage that may be relevant to the case should be downloaded and kept securely for officers to view. Anyone with information should contact Derbyshire police using the following methods – including reference 19*325103 in any correspondence.