BIKER INJURED IN WILSTHORPE ROAD COLLISION

A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a collision with a car on Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton. The biker, a 28-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, no one else was injured in the incident. The accident occurred at around 4.20pm on Friday 26th August. A black Aprilia motorbike and a black Toyota Rav 4 collided in Wilsthorpe Road close to the junction with Woodland Avenue. The motorbike then further collided with a Vauxhall Astra.

 Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and in particular those who may have dash cam or CCTV footage of what happened. If you have footage that may be useful for officers, please ensure it is securely downloaded to another device and kept safely for them to view. Reference number 22*498473 should be quoted in any correspondence.

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 You can read the latest edition of the Website Extra, Issue 322 August 25th 2022, by clicking on 322 in the box top right.

BUS SERVICES TO BE WITHDRAWN

Trentbarton are to withdraw a number of bus services due to the company being hit very hard by the coronavirus pandemic. They say that since the pandemic some routes have not recover their passenger levels. The bus operator says the return evening journeys after 7pm on the My15, from Ilkeston to Long Eaton, will no longer be running. There will be no change to the journeys between Ilkeston and East Midlands Airport. A new Sunday service will replace the 20 between Stapleford, Beeston Rylands and Nottingham. The changes will come into effect on October 2nd this year.

WILSTHORPE CELEBRATE

Students and staff at Wilsthorpe Sixth Form are celebrating after receiving outstanding A-level results, enabling them to secure places at their prestigious universities, on coveted apprenticeships and selected jobs.

The students at Wilsthorpe School, in Long Eaton, Derbyshire have achieved exceptional results, with higher grades than in previous academic years, reflecting the hard work and commitment shown throughout their studies.

Derek Hobbs, headteacher at Wilsthorpe School, said: "I am so proud of how our students rose to the challenge of their A-level exams. They have achieved record-breaking results, with well over half of all grades at A*, A or B. This is thanks to their own hard work and the outstanding teaching and support they have received from our staff. I am delighted to see so many individuals progress on to their first choice of university, training or employment. We wish them every success in the future and look forward to hearing about their next steps."

AUTUMN FOOTPRINTS AMBER VALLEY & EREWASH WALKING FESTIVAL

                   10th SEPTEMBER TO 25th SEPTEMBER 2022

Do join us to celebrate our annual Autumn Footprints Amber Valley & Erewash Walking Festival. Set in the heart of picturesque Derbyshire, enjoy sixteen days of walks, Saturday 10th September to Sunday 25th September 2022. This Walking Festival offers a range of 34 guided free walks over 16 days. The Walking Festival has proved to be very popular with both inexperienced and experienced walkers. The walks, led by volunteers and staff from over 20 organisations, will take place in Amber Valley and Erewash. These two areas are well known for their natural beauty, superb scenery, industrial heritage and attractive towns and villages. 

 The Walking Festival will begin on Saturday 10th September 2022 with the first walk of the festival at Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre. This first walk is a circular walk (3 miles) at 10.30am which looks at the history and wildlife of Shipley Country Park. 

Walking Festival Co-ordinator Marion Farrell from Groundwork, said:

“Walking is a wonderful way to make new friends, learn more about the area and get fitter. All the walks are free and are led by volunteers who are keen to share their knowledge of this beautiful part of Derbyshire.” 

 All the walks are free of charge, and will take place in areas of local heritage and natural history interest, taking walkers alongside rivers and canals as well as through towns and villages. The walks are of varying lengths and gradient, ranging in length from one mile to ten miles, offering something for everyone no matter what their interests or abilities. They are all led by knowledgeable local people who are enthusiastic to show off their local patch. Booking is advised for all walk and essential for some. To book your place for any walk, please check our website for details www.autumnfootprints.co.uk  or call Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre, Telephone 01629 533 991. This ever popular festival is jointly organised by Erewash Borough Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council, several parish councils, community groups and Groundwork. 

 FURTHER INFORMATION …  For further information about this project please contact Marion Farrell at Groundwork Tel. 07801 122 494. Please take a look at the website for details www.autumnfootprints.co.uk  

 

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES … Photo opportunities will be available throughout the festival for further details please contact Marion Farrell, at Groundwork Tel 07801 122 494. 

ABOUT AUTUMN FOOTPRINTS …

‘Autumn Footprints’ is the annual autumn walking festival, held in the Derbyshire boroughs of Amber Valley and Erewash. A partnership between Groundwork, Amber Valley Borough Council, Erewash Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council. ‘Autumn Footprints’ provides a varied programme of walking activities, from gentle family rambles, to more strenuous hill walks for the more experienced walker. Both boroughs have extensive ranges of countryside walks leaflets, created in partnership with Groundwork.

 CONTACT INFORMATION …

Groundwork  Tel: 07801 122 494 – Marion Farrell, Walk Festival Co-ordinator (Based in Ripley Town Hall)
Amber Valley Borough Council:
Tel: 01773 841 485
Erewash Borough Council:
Tel: 0115 907 22 44
Derbyshire County Council - Shipley Country Park: 
Tel 01773 533 991