CAN YOU HELP US FIND MISSING TEENAGER

We are appealing for help finding teenager Freddy Lewsley, who has gone missing from the Swadlincote area. The 14-year-old was last seen on Friday 2nd September and could possibly be in the Long Eaton area. 

Officers have been searching and carrying out extensive enquiries to find Freddy, but are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking for the public’s help. He is around 5ft 2in tall, is of medium build and has short dark brown hair. Freddy may be wearing a tracksuit and have a black ‘Zavetti Canada’ puffer jacket.

Have you seen Freddy? Do you know where he might be now? Anyone with information should contact us using one of the below methods, quoting incident 889 of 2nd September:

·         Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page

·         Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact

·         Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form

·         Phone – call us on 101

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy 30th Birthday Benjamin Michael Simpson

Happy Birthday Benjamin for the2nd September.

Wishing you a Wonderful Day.

Lots of Love, Mum, Dad, Girlfriend Georgia and All the Family. 

XXX

HONOURING THE BRAVE

 Erewash Borough Council will honour more than 40,000 brave comrades who perished during the Second World War when it takes part in the national Merchant Navy Association’s commemorations. On Saturday 3rd September the council will fly the Red Ensign – the flag, commonly known as the ‘The Red Duster’ that flies on British Merchant Ships – at Ilkeston and Long Eaton Town Halls. Wreath-laying ceremonies will also take place on behalf of the residents of Erewash at the cenotaph in Ilkeston and at the war memorial in Long Eaton at 10.50am. The Mayor, Councillor John Sewell, will lay the wreath at Long Eaton and Councillor Carol Hart, the Leader of the Council, will lay the wreath at Ilkeston.

The Merchant Navy was a reserved occupation, with merchant seamen not permitted to join the armed forces during the Second World War. Merchant Navy seamen made an essential contribution to the war effort and each day 200,000 of them faced danger at sea to keep the country’s vital supply lines open. Within hours of the start of the war, the first casualty – the liner ‘Athenia’ was torpedoed with the loss of 118 lives.  From that day until the war ended, an average of more than one ship was lost every day, whilst battles with ‘U’ boats alone resulted in the sinking of more than 2,500 merchant ships. The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell BEM, says:

“It is important to honour the role played by merchant seafarers during the Second World War, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice. Erewash Borough Council is proud to fly the ‘Red Duster’ at both its Town Halls in recognition of everything they did for this country.”

Residents are welcome to join the council in remembrance of the Merchant Navy and seafarers past and present.

GAMES WEEK

Residents are encouraged to visit Erewash Museum for a gaming themed extravaganza. From Tuesday 30th August to Saturday 3rd September Erewash Museum is celebrating all things game, from board games to video games and everything in between. Throughout the week tables will be set up for people of all ages to come and play classic board games. While there will be some games laid out by the museum, guests are also welcome to bring their own. There will be free crafting sessions throughout the week in The Hayloft where children can design their own card game. A video game themed trail will run throughout Dalby House where children can test their knowledge by pairing iconic gaming characters with their pixel homes. 

From Tuesday 30th August until Thursday 1st September, visitors will be able to hunt virtual reality items in the museum using the free TagTap AR smartphone app.

On Wednesday 31st August traditional seaside arcade games come to Erewash with the Penny Arcade. Amusement machines from fairground history will be in the museum grounds for visitors of all ages to enjoy. From 11am until 3pm, visitors can pay £1 for 10 old pennies to use on the variety of games. These can be paid for using cash only. Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says:

“Board games have been great entertainment for decades and have evolved massively over time. I think a week to celebrate the games of this generation and generations past is a fantastic idea and a brilliantly fun way to end the Erewash Museum’s summer events! I encourage all families to visit the museum and spend quality time together enjoying a variety of entertainment from board games to virtual reality.”

Please note: Erewash Museum is closed on Bank Holiday Monday.

Erewash Museum is located a short walk from Ilkeston’s Market Place. Admission is free for both the house and gardens. The volunteer-led tea room offers a variety of treats and drinks. For more information visit the Facebook page facebook.com/erewashmuseum, call 0115 907 1141, or email museum@erewash.gov.uk .