FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT

BRADLEY HANSER 

 10th March

Happy 2nd Birthday Bradley!

You have brought much joy into our lives. 

Wishing you a fantastic day full of special birthday surprises!

Love always, Poppa, Nan,

Uncle James & Auntie Helen 

XXXX 

FUNDING FOR BENNERLEY VIADUCT

A project to establish options to improve access at Bennerley Viaduct will be funded by Erewash Borough Council. The Bennerley Viaduct Study is one of a number of projects being rolled out by the council over the next two years following a successful bid to the Government’s £2.8m Shared Prosperity Fund.  Scheduled for 2024, the funding will support the relevant feasibility studies and the resulting project for the Erewash landmark - a tourist attraction in Ilkeston. 

The viaduct was opened again to the public after 54 years thanks to the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct, a group of volunteers dedicated to restoring and conserving the viaduct. The viaduct is a former railway bridge built nearly 150 years ago. Its deck is 60 feet above the ground and is accessed by a sloping path at one end and steps at the other. Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says:

“Since the viaduct was reopened to the public it is clear to see just how popular it has become, with visitors coming from far and wide, including from other countries. This funding will allow a study to take place to see how the access to the top of the viaduct can be improved so that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy it.”

 The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

EVENTS EXTRAVAGANZA

An exciting programme of new events is set to take place at Erewash Museum over the next two years. A total of £100,000 will be invested in cultural events and activities at the museum over the next two years as part of the Shared Prosperity Funding – Investing in Our Communities projects. This follows Erewash Borough Council’s successful bid for £2.8 million of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.

 The roll out of the events project will see this summer’s programme at the museum expanded, with plans for entertainment at the popular beach in the museum gardens. There are also plans in place for a new Halloween Spooktacular, and a programme of events to coincide with the Christmas lights switch on. It is also anticipated that the annual Light Night event, part of the Erewash Festival of Light, will be bigger and better than ever with more activities in the town centre and at the museum.

Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says: “It is fantastic to be able to add even more events to the Erewash Museum calendar. The museum is popular with families and residents in Ilkeston, as well as visitors from outside of the area. We hope this encourages even more people to visit in the future and take part in the planned events.”

 The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

Erewash Museum is located in Ilkeston town centre, a short walk from the Market Place. Find out about upcoming events at facebook.com/erewashmusuem. 

SKITTLES

                       Rotary Club of Church Wilne, Skittles Evening.

We recently held a Skittles Evening at the Royal Oak Pub in Ockbrook. A chance to let our hair down and relax. Food was served; a Buffet of Chilli, Rice & Soft Flour Tortilla. Friends and family were welcomed, we had a great time.

Competition heated up and after three rounds the winners were triumphant. For more information about our club and its activities or you can email the Secretary at rccw1200@gmail.com

Or visit our website at - https://www.churchwilnerotary.org.uk/index.html

Rtn Dr John A Cook. 

LARGE PLAY AREA PLANNED FOR WEST PARK

A new play area planned for West Park in Long Eaton looks set to be the biggest one in the area. The £400,000 play area would replace the existing one, with the splash pad remaining in place. It will be made possible following Erewash Borough Council’s successful bid for £2.8 million of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The public, including schools and residents, will be asked to help choose which facilities the themed play area will feature. It will include equipment accessible for children with disabilities and the proposed plan is for the play area to flow around the café, rather than being in separate sections. It is hoped that work will start in late spring 2024. Councillor Paul Maginnis, Lead member for Health and Wellbeing, says:

 “This is set to be a destination play area and the council has been looking at play areas in other towns and cities for inspiration. I can’t wait to see what ideas the community come up with to help shape how the play area will look and what it will include.”

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.