MUSEUM SHOP SUNDAY

Erewash Museum is joining an international campaign to encourage residents to shop locally. Museum Shop Sunday is an annual movement organised by the Association for Cultural Enterprises with Erewash Museum joining them for the first time this year. The aim is for local people to experience independent shops and highlight the important role of retail in the cultural and arts space.
The museum, which is normally closed on a Sunday, will be open on Sunday 27th November with visitors welcome to explore Dalby House and the grounds, as well as the museum shop. It is the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to do some festive gift shopping, as well as allowing those who cannot make the normal opening hours to visit the museum.

The shop will be overflowing with gifts including plush cuddly animals, notebooks, classic children’s toys, calendars, books and Stephen Millership prints. Illustrated Christmas cards will also be available for those who want to send a festive message along with their gift.

The volunteer-led tea room will be open throughout the day serving both hot and cold drinks, lunches and sweet treats. Anyone who makes a purchase during the extended hours will receive a gift voucher for a hot drink.

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

“The museum really is a hidden gem in our borough. I hope that Museum Shop Sunday allows more of our residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy Erewash’s cultural hub. It is also a fantastic opportunity for people to buy locally made gifts as the festive season fast approaches!”

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

LONG EATON LIGHTS

Long Eaton will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland with the annual Christmas light switch on event this month. The event takes place at 5.30pm on Thursday 24th November in Long Eaton Market Place and begins with festive musical performance from the Silver Prize Brass Band. At 6:15pm, Trevvy Sings will take to the stage for a musical performance that includes a special dance performance from Fesa says Dance School. At around 6:45pm the Mayor, Councillor John Sewell, and his guests will arrive. The Long Eaton Chamber of Trade will then announce the winners of the market competitions and name the child who will help to switch on the lights. 

 At 7pm, the Mayor will make a speech, before counting down and switching on the Christmas lights. The Erewash Phoenix Choir will perform traditional Christmas songs to end the festive evening. As well as the entertainment, families will be able to enjoy rides at Woods Fun Fair, food stalls, and a craft and charity market organised by the Long Eaton Chamber of Trade, where people will have the opportunity to shop for gifts from local businesses. 

 Leader of Erewash Borough Council, Councillor Carol Hart, said: “The Christmas Light switch on is easily one of the most magical events in the council’s calendar! Long Eaton will experience the Christmas spirit this year with beautiful lights, live musical performances, and a wonderful craft market. If everyone has been good this year, Santa may even take some time out of his busy schedule to say hello!” 

FREE CHRISTMAS PARKING

Erewash Borough Council is giving the festive gift of free parking this holiday season to encourage residents to shop locally at the borough’s markets and independent businesses. Parking will be free in all car parks in the borough every day after 10am, starting on Saturday 10th December 2022. The final date of free parking is Monday 2nd January 2023, with normal parking charges resuming on Tuesday 3rd January. The Christmas free parking scheme does not include the car park at Long Eaton Train Station.  

The scheme aims to encourage residents and visitors to buy their Christmas gifts at local independent shops and at the historic Ilkeston and Long Eaton markets which are held between 9am and 3pm on Thursday and Saturdays in Ilkeston, and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in Long Eaton. Erewash has many local trades perfect for seasonal shopping, from butchers with the ideal Christmas dinner centrepiece to stationary shops for the best festive cards and wrapping paper. Residents can also use the free parking as a brilliant opportunity to see the Christmas lights which will make the town centres shine throughout the winter months.

 Councillor Michael Powell, Lead Member for Regeneration and Planning, says:  “Over the last few years, the importance of shopping local has become more prevalent with people moving away from large shopping centres. The free Christmas parking allows even more residents to support local people with independent businesses within the Erewash community. We are also aware that the Christmas season is an expensive and difficult time for many, especially in the current financial climate – free parking is one way we can try to make this time a little easier and spread some Christmas joy.”

THURSDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH

MEADOWLANDS FISHERY - LAMBSDOWN

10th November 2022 

RESULT
1st     Oliver SLEATH                              125-13
2nd   Colin SOUTHALL (Coventry)      79-11
3rd    Steve BEARD (Stratford)              72-09
4th    Dave HENRY (Raygill Tackle)     69-14
5th    Terry HILL (Anvil Fishing Club) 66-00
6th    Steve RICHARDS 64-04
Paid top three

Report:  Although it was a warm day for the time of the year, the very strong and gusting SW wind made it feel quite chilly as well as making bait presentation difficult for many competitors.  In spite of the conditions, there was good consistency throughout the match length producing an average weight per angler of nearly sixty-five pounds.

Oliver Sleath was not amused when he drew peg 9 but was smiling after the match when he put 125-13 on the scales to win for the second successive week.  He caught fish throughout the day on pole and pellet, including 13 lbs of "silvers" in his mainly (smallish) carp catch.

Second place fell to Colin Southall on peg 29. Finding bait presentation nearly impossible in the gusting wind on the pole, Colin switched to fishing the bomb short and snared some large carp for his 79-11 total. On peg 23, with thirty minutes of the match remaining Steve Beard had very little to show, but then the big carp moved into his margin and fishing with maggots over micros he caught a succession of big fish to put 72-09 on the scales for third place.

Dave Henry could only catch on the bomb and pellet on peg 25, and in spite of losing several fish still managed a weight of 69-14 for fourth place, with the ever-consistent Terry Hill (peg 19) with 66-00 for fifth place (pole and pellet) and Steve Richards (peg 12) taking sixth place with 64-04 (42-14 of silvers and 21-06 of carp).

Photos of the top two with part of their catches are shown. Below: 2nd   Colin SOUTHALL (Coventry) 79-11. Many thanks to all who assisted with the weigh-in. Next week the match will be on Warren.

NB.  Nisa Opens are held at Meadowlands most THURSDAYS (see Facebook "Nisa - midweek open matches"). Book in at the venue at 8:15 am on match day.

THURSDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH

MEADOWLANDS FISHERY - WARREN
3rd November 2022

1st        Oliver SLEATH        105-14

2nd       Martin HINCKS        84-02

3rd       Terry WINSTONE   64-00

4th       John ADAMSON      52-03

Report:
After the early morning rain, the weather developed into a dull and cool day with a light SW breeze, although there was some sun later in the afternoon.  With the nights drawing in the match was fished from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
 
On peg 15, Oliver Sleath set his stall out to catch bream of all sizes and fishing with expanders over micro feed he caught steadily throughout the day.  Although he was interrupted by a few carp (which weighed 33-12) he put a magnificent 72-02 of bream and skimmers on the scales for a total of 105-14 and a match win. On the opposite bank on peg 12, Martin Hincks found carp in the very shallow margins in about a foot of water, and with corn bait, he extracted some big samples for his second-placed 84-02.
 
The other anglers found it very hard going and although everyone caught fish they generally struggled for bites.  Terry Winstone (peg 27) eventually found fish in his right margin and included one of over fifteen pounds in his third-placed 64-00, whilst  John Adamson (on peg 5 for the third consecutive match) caught all his fish on bomb with the exception of a single "lump" carp which took corn on the margins. His 52-03 took fourth place.
 
The photos show the top two with part of their catches. Thanks to all who helped with the weigh-in. Next week (10th November) the match will be on Lambsdown (the Deeps). Book in on the morning at the venue by 8:15 am.
NB.  Nisa Opens are held at Meadowlands most THURSDAYS (see Facebook "Nisa - midweek open matches"). Book in at the venue at 8:15 am on match day.