REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN HEROES

Remembrance services will be held in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton on Sunday 13 November as the Mayor, Councillor John Sewell BEM, invites residents to join him in honouring our fallen heroes. In Ilkeston a parade will begin at South Street car park, with anyone who wishes to join asked to assemble no later than 10.15am in order to march to the Cenotaph in the Market Place at 10.35am. Residents who do not wish to parade are invited to the morning service at St Mary’s Church at 10am before proceeding to the Cenotaph to join the service. 

In Long Eaton a parade will begin at West Gate, with anyone who wishes to join asked to assemble no later than 10.15am. At 10.30am, the parade, led by the Long Eaton Silver Prize Band, will march to the War Memorial outside St Laurence’s Church. Those who attend the 9.30am Mass at St Laurence’s Church, including Deputy Mayor, Councillor Chris Corbett, will join the parade at 10.45am when the service will begin.

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell BEM, says: “It is vital that we never forget those who gave their lives in the service of our country. Both Ilkeston and Long Eaton will host remembrance services to allow everyone to give thanks and respect to our fallen heroes. I am honoured to be able to lay a wreath at the Ilkeston Cenotaph and look forward to being with so many of you on such an important day. Lest we forget.”

LONG EATON AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

 Members Meeting October

Just before the clocks went back Don Witton gave the members a

knowledgeable and informative talk entitled ‘Hardy plants and a Winter survival

kit’. Incidentally Don is the keeper of the National collection of Euphorbias.

He gave lots of practical hints and tips in a light hearted fashion going

through the year as he did so.  At the end of the talk there were plants

for sale. Members showed their appreciation for a very enjoyable talk in the

usual way.  

The meeting finished after the raffle and reminders of forthcoming

meetings with a talk by Mike Davey on ‘Gardens:our loyal friends’  on

November17th and the Christmas party {ticket only} on December 15th.

WHAT A TREE-T!

Erewash Borough Council is once again giving away a variety of fruit trees to residents this winter. Stalls will be set up at Long Eaton Market Place on Wednesday 30 November and Ilkeston Market Place on Thursday 1 December. From 10am, residents can collect one fruit tree per household from the following varieties: Scrumptious Apple, Conference Pear and Stella Cherry. Residents will also receive a leaflet with information on their chosen tree and how to care for it.

Leader of Erewash Borough Council, Councillor Carol Hart, said: “The tree giveaway is an immensely popular event, so I encourage everyone to get to the stalls early in order to claim their free fruit tree! This year sees a great variety of trees that will help to take any garden to the next level or act as a fantastic Christmas gift for a gardening enthusiast.”

There will be 150 trees at each location, 50 of each type. Trees are given on a first come, first served basis for residents of the borough. 

GARDEN WASTE REMINDER

The last brown bin collections in the borough for 2022 are right around the corner. Brown bins in the north of the borough – Ilkeston and the surrounding areas – have their last collection week commencing 28th November 2022. Garden waste collections will restart the week of 20th February 2023.

 Brown bins in the south of the borough – Long Eaton and the surrounding areas – will have their last collection week commencing 5th December 2022. Garden waste collections will restart the week of 27th February 2023.

Councillor Garry Hickton, Lead Member for Environment at Erewash Borough Council, says: “There are only a few weeks left until this year’s final garden waste collections! Anyone with last minute gardening chores to do still has a little time left, so get outside and enjoy the final weeks of 2022 in your garden. Residents are also reminded that they can use their brown bin, alongside their blue bin and green bags, for any extra mixed recycling over the Christmas period.”

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

 The annual Bonfire and Firework display is right around the corner, meaning this is the last chance for residents to get their tickets at a discounted price. The spectacular ‘Relight my Fire’ themed event takes place on Saturday 5th November at West Park in Long Eaton. The gates will open at 5pm.

Tickets for the popular event are on sale now! An adult ticket can be purchased for £8, and tickets for children aged 16 and under, and senior citizens (over 60), can be purchased for £5 – both offering savings of £2. There is also a family bundle which includes tickets for two adults and up to three children, costing £20, a saving of £11 when compared to buying tickets separately. Discounted tickets can be purchased online at Derby Live and will be available until 12 noon on Saturday 5th November. 

Tickets can also be purchased at full price on the night at the gate: adult tickets cost £10, 16 and under tickets cost £7, senior citizens tickets cost £7 and the family bundle costs £25. Children aged five and under can enter for free regardless of when tickets are purchased.

The event is always popular so residents are encouraged to leave their vehicles at home where possible. Public transport is available for those who are not in walking distance of the event. Bus timetables are available on the Trent Barton website. 

If people are required to travel by car please consider travelling in groups, being considerate of nearby residents, and parking in local car parks instead of West Park’s:

Lawrence Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JY

Long Eaton Town Hall (Lower), NG10 1HU

Long Eaton Town Hall (Upper), NG10 1HU

Waverley Street (West), Long Eaton, NG10 1HG

Beaconsfield Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1AY

Claye Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1AZ

Gibb Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1EE

New Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1HE

Train Station, Long Eaton, NG10 3JW

If parking in West Park Car Park is a necessity, please be aware that there is limited parking with tickets being sold online only on the Derby Live Tickets website.

Leader of Erewash Borough Council, Councillor Carol Hart, said:

“The incredible Bonfire and Fireworks Display is almost here. The event is one of the most fun and memorable in the council’s calendar, so don’t miss out! I strongly encourage everybody who has yet to purchase their tickets to visit our website to take advantage of the great deals available. Please also consider how you are going to travel to the event – we highly recommend people travel by means other than car due to parking availability and event popularity. We want the entire evening to be as enjoyable as possible, and that includes travelling through our beautiful borough!”